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New housing construction is at the highest rate since 2008.

New housing construction is at the highest rate since 2008.  Expect the Federal Reserve to continue efforts to improve jobs and thereby, improve the overall economy.  Any economic improvement will likely bolster new housing construction. See The Article

Real Estate

There are some low-cost "green" updates for homes.

While many environmentally-conscious or "green" updates such as solar panels, wind turbines and geothermal pumps are far too costly for the owner to realize any return on investment, some low-cost items can make a home more desirable.  In most cases, the value prospect is that the updates show the …

Real Estate

More Homeowners With Equity This Year.

If home prices rise as economists project, about 1.8 million homeowners will have equity. In 2012, about 1.7 million homeowners got above water and gained equity in their homes. http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/03/19/17-million-home-owners-regain-equity-in-2012?om_rid=AAFoWe&om_mid=…

Awareness

Project Paws Alive Partners with Groupon Grassroots for Vests for K-9s Initiative to provide Law Enforcement K-9s Bullet and Stab Protective Vests

For Immediate Release Press Release: Help Law Enforcement K-9s Get Bullet and Stab Protective Vests   Project Paws Alive Partners with Groupon Grassroots for Vests for K-9s Initiative to provide Law Enforcement K-9s Bullet and Stab Protective Vests   Grayson, GA – Today Project Paws Alive and …

Awareness

How do I become a lawyer?

Throughout high school there are many important decisions students need to make, preparing for their career is one of them.  Career Development Workshops provide opportunities for high school students to explore different career options. On Tuesday, April 16th from 4-6pm Business and Education …

Learn about careers that help our environment!

Awareness

What should I take in college?

What am I going to decide on as my major?  What am I going to do?  This is a decision many high school seniors are facing as they prepare for college in the fall. However this is an area that students can gradually prepare for throughout their high school career.  Career Development Workshops …

Volunteers Needed

Families Needed To Host High School Exchange Student

  Host an International Exchange Student Share your home for 2 months, 5 months, or 10 months and enjoy a life long friendship * When you host a foreign exchange student, your entire family will discover a world of fun and enlightening adventure. * Simply by sharing your home for just a school …

Real Estate

Mortgage Rate Increase May Increase Home Sales

Presently, nearly three-quarters of all mortgages are homeowners refinancing at the attractive rates.  With the 30 year fixed mortgage at the highest it has been in six months, buyers may act now, in case rates climb higher in the coming years. Fortune Magazine article.

Social Notes

Upper St. Clair High School Class of 1993's 20th Reunion!

We are pleased to announce the Upper St. Clair High School Class of 1993's 20th Reunion!      When: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Where: Mario’s South Side Saloon, VIP Room - 514 East Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s Historic South Side Contact:  Rob Cimarolli at rcim25@yahoo.com …

Real Estate

Proposed PA Senior Citizens Property Tax Freeze

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has a bill in the works that would freeze the amount of property tax on real estate owned by senior citizens that is their primary home. The bill, Senate Bill 197, titled the Senior Citizens Property Tax Freeze Act, was sent to the Senate Finance Committee in …

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