Selling Pittsburgh

05/06/2026

Arts Landing is the kind of project Downtown Pittsburgh needs more of.

If you want people to spend time downtown, invest downtown, and actually believe in where the city is headed, this is the kind of stuff that matters. The newly opened Arts Landing adds life, gives people a reason to be here, and helps push Downtown Pittsburgh in the right direction. And yes, projects like this have a real effect on how people feel about living in the city too.

Tim Pettigrew | Pittsburgh Realtor here, and I pay attention to this kind of development because it tells you a lot about where Pittsburgh, PA is going next.

Comment “DOWNTOWN” and I’ll send you condos for sale in Downtown Pittsburgh and the Strip District.

Buying or selling in Pittsburgh? Link in bio or DM Tim Pettigrew for all your Pittsburgh, PA real estate needs.

05/06/2026

413 Pearl Street is not your typical Bloomfield listing.

It’s listed at $799,900, built from six shipping containers, and has people asking the same question:

Is this genius… or completely insane?

Either way, I can promise you one thing: you’ve probably never seen another Pittsburgh house like this.

Comment BBBB and I’ll send you the listing.

05/05/2026

Verizon users around Pittsburgh are reporting SOS mode, dropped calls, no data, and connectivity issues. Local reports say the issue is tied to fiber cuts in Western PA, with Verizon working on a fix. Use Wi-Fi calling when possible, and in an emergency, follow local 911 guidance.

05/05/2026

Pittsburgh is packed this week, and there’s something for just about everyone from May 5–10.

🍽️ St. Nick’s Greek Food Festival — Greek food, pastries, music, dancing, and one of Oakland’s best spring traditions.

🌿 Phipps May Market — Plants, flowers, garden goods, and a perfect stop if you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift.

🦆 Steel City Duck Derby — 10,000 rubber ducks racing through Lake Elizabeth on the North Side, plus food trucks, games, and family fun.

🛍️ Mother’s Day Market with Women Who Rock — Local makers, women-owned businesses, shopping, food, and live music in the Strip District.

🐘 Pittsburgh Zoo Mother’s Day Celebration — A family-friendly Mother’s Day option with free admission for moms when accompanied by their child.

🚢 Gateway Clipper Mother’s Day Cruise — River views, food, music, and a classic Pittsburgh way to celebrate Mom.

🎭 Live shows and performances — Concerts, theater, dance, and symphony performances are also happening throughout the week.

Whether you’re planning a date night, family day, Mother’s Day outing, or just want an excuse to get out around the city, this is a great week to explore Pittsburgh.

Save this post for later and send it to someone who needs weekend plans.



Tim Pettigrew | Pittsburgh Realtor

Buying or selling in Pittsburgh? Link in bio

05/05/2026

I’ll go first: I stalked a stranger’s house online, drove by slowly, sent someone into the basement to collect evidence, then used the report to negotiate the price.

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

That’s $107,000 more per year — just by being here.

And in Pittsburgh, $107K a year doesn’t evaporate. It pays down a mortgage on a house in Fox Chapel. It funds an investment property in Mt. Lebanon. It’s the renovation that turns a Shadyside row house into something serious.

This is the part of the Pittsburgh story nobody talks about enough.

Next up: what $150K looks like here. Spoiler — it’s actually livable.

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Estimates only. Not tax advice. Single W-2 filer, standard deduction.

Tim Pettigrew | Pittsburgh Realtor