Wife came home today and suggested regent square /Edgewood north of th tunnel.
Looks promising .
We drove by the south side
Ot: what's the deal Pittsburgh?
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Looks promising .
We drove by the south side
How much of a rising star can he be when he ran for the US Senate but you think he ran for the State Senate? Must not have made much of an impression on you. Or, given his vote totals, anyone else.
recruits mentioned Braddock. It's a compelling option. Smart buy too.
Why center on Western PA?
There's endless options for what you're looking for in Eastern PA and Central/South NJ. And you're close to the beach (where the properties are more affordable than you think).
No shortage of diverse, walkable towns in these parts.
Why center on Western PA?
There's endless options for what you're looking for in Eastern PA and Central/South NJ. And you're close to the beach (where the properties are more affordable than you think).
No shortage of diverse, walkable towns in these parts.
Yeah seriously. Would be a great school for children. And plus Squirrel Hill is great for restaurants especially some real deal Asian. I lunch there often.
In western Pa that is not cheap. But taxes are high in most of these places. Trust me I just found that out.
Yeah, it's pretty crazy...
Considering the state of the roads and schools .
Aspinwall...
If you haven't looked at Aspinwall I think you're making a mistake.
That has everything you are looking for imo.
Joe.How much of a rising star can he be when he ran for the US Senate but you think he ran for the State Senate? Must not have made much of an impression on you. Or, given his vote totals, anyone else.
You don't always have to be the boards savant. Honestly I did not realize I "state" senator. Of course I meant Toomeys spot. Which is a US Senator.
Oh by the way I realize I missed an apostrophe to make Toomey's possessive and not plural. Just too lazy to change but thanks for pointing out all our shortcomings.
Take that 500 build a brand new house in north Huntington and pay some minorities to be your friend to quench your hunger for diversity.
Everyone wins.....
Everyone wins.....
Way too many individual districts and towns that usurp all those resources that manage them that has to be paid for. Basically. Allegheny County should be Pittsburgh.
Except for houses for sale we like.
We checked out every 3 bedroom 2 bath house the past month .
One great house came on the market but we couldn't travel that week because of obligations here . It was sold the following week. We even made an offer just as a back up in case the sale falls through .
So in addition to all your must haves a house must pop up immediately to your liking as well?
Who's the only child you or your wife?
Who's the only child you or your wife?
For someone who obviously considers himself to have a good sense of humor it's interesting how often humor goes right over your head.
http://www.realtor.com/realestatean...t-Ave_Pittsburgh_PA_15215_M44761-05149#photo0
And you have 100,000 to update and make your own.
That's an aggressive price for that area and 4 bedrooms
And you have 100,000 to update and make your own.
That's an aggressive price for that area and 4 bedrooms
No,
Just explaining we are At a disadvantage since we are 500 miles away .
So we missed out on a great aspinwall home.
Working with a realtor in the area and cruising apps several times a day
Just kidding.
Take it easy.....
Finally you and and I can converse about something civilly. Let's stretch this out.
Only negative for most of aspinwall to me was little to no yard and almost no garages .
500k should get you a lot of house. Challenge is diverse, outside of the city, new, and with things you can walk to.
Wexford is in the NA school district. It is an amazing district that still cooperates very well with small catholic schools. Has some racial diversity, but limited economic diversity. May be a tough commute.
Aspinwall must must must be investigated. Fox Chapel schools are also very good, but not as good as NA as the district loses many students to Shadyside Academy, etc. School does have good economic diversity. 28 to 40th st. Isn't too bad.
Friendship is home to many residents at AWP. Not sure how kid friendly this would be. Squirrel Hill and Shadyside are awesome, but may be out of your budget. Regent Square is really great, but I cannot vouch for the current state of academics at Woodland Hills. At one time the education there was outstanding, but I am not sure that is still the case. Speaking of Woodland Hills, while the mayor of Braddock is an amazing individual you will not want to live there. Owt was messing with you while not telling a single lie.
I would also consider a quick investigation of Millvalle. Some cool shops, including an amazing French bakery. Cool park on the river. You could bike along the river to Heinz Field for Pitt games. Could gentrify with the completion of 28. Would be a very short commute. You would have a ton left over to spend on other things, perhaps updates or a private school. Bad news is the district, Shaler, is big but not outstanding.
Also, for schools it seems once one is in Pittsburgh, MANY excellent choices are available, and free, and not neighborhood bound. Furthermore, unlike NA and most private schools it is easier to have a great class rank.
I really don't recommend Crafton or the South Hills. These would be really bad commutes. BTW, to gauge commute times, I have found Google Maps to be very accurate. Just run the simulation at the right time of day. This helped keep me out of trouble planning for departures from New Castle to Etna to who knows what gym ir field scattered across the greater Pittsburgh area.
PS to buy time, I would not rule out renting in Friendship, or Millvalle, or Sharpsburg, or Aspinwall.
Wexford is in the NA school district. It is an amazing district that still cooperates very well with small catholic schools. Has some racial diversity, but limited economic diversity. May be a tough commute.
Aspinwall must must must be investigated. Fox Chapel schools are also very good, but not as good as NA as the district loses many students to Shadyside Academy, etc. School does have good economic diversity. 28 to 40th st. Isn't too bad.
Friendship is home to many residents at AWP. Not sure how kid friendly this would be. Squirrel Hill and Shadyside are awesome, but may be out of your budget. Regent Square is really great, but I cannot vouch for the current state of academics at Woodland Hills. At one time the education there was outstanding, but I am not sure that is still the case. Speaking of Woodland Hills, while the mayor of Braddock is an amazing individual you will not want to live there. Owt was messing with you while not telling a single lie.
I would also consider a quick investigation of Millvalle. Some cool shops, including an amazing French bakery. Cool park on the river. You could bike along the river to Heinz Field for Pitt games. Could gentrify with the completion of 28. Would be a very short commute. You would have a ton left over to spend on other things, perhaps updates or a private school. Bad news is the district, Shaler, is big but not outstanding.
Also, for schools it seems once one is in Pittsburgh, MANY excellent choices are available, and free, and not neighborhood bound. Furthermore, unlike NA and most private schools it is easier to have a great class rank.
I really don't recommend Crafton or the South Hills. These would be really bad commutes. BTW, to gauge commute times, I have found Google Maps to be very accurate. Just run the simulation at the right time of day. This helped keep me out of trouble planning for departures from New Castle to Etna to who knows what gym ir field scattered across the greater Pittsburgh area.
PS to buy time, I would not rule out renting in Friendship, or Millvalle, or Sharpsburg, or Aspinwall.
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We also played Millvale, also in Section 19-B. Their home hoops floor was on a stage, a high stage with the side line very close to the edge.
Don't be rude, this was in the mid 1960s. Someday, maybe, you'll be one of the elder Pitt fans.
Called the villages at pine .
Ryan isn't my top choice as a builder ...but , I'm not ruling out too much .
Hey Souf,
Have you checked out the Newbury Market development in South Fayette? It wont be diverse at all but from the little bit I've read about it (never seen it), it seems like a new development built in the old-fashioned way with sidewalks, community park and shops all within walking distance.
In Suburbia, you dont see Squirrel Hill or Shadyside-type neighborhoods. Yea, you'll have Mt. Lebo or Sewickley but othet than that, what you are seeking doesn't really exist here. But this Newbury Market plan seems like its goal is to revisit the way we think of suburban neighborhoods, blending your grandparents walkable neighborhood with high income Suburbia.
Have you checked out the Newbury Market development in South Fayette? It wont be diverse at all but from the little bit I've read about it (never seen it), it seems like a new development built in the old-fashioned way with sidewalks, community park and shops all within walking distance.
In Suburbia, you dont see Squirrel Hill or Shadyside-type neighborhoods. Yea, you'll have Mt. Lebo or Sewickley but othet than that, what you are seeking doesn't really exist here. But this Newbury Market plan seems like its goal is to revisit the way we think of suburban neighborhoods, blending your grandparents walkable neighborhood with high income Suburbia.
Re Regent Square or Edgewood. Woodland Hills isn't a good school but should be easy for your kid to be near the top of the class. Their performing arts program is good though and they usually win the Gene Kelly CLO awards.
If your kid isn't a turd, school district won't stop him from being prepared for college. I'm from one of the poorest areas in the state with bad schools and kids routinely do well at Ivy schools, Patriot schools, ND, and the like. Hell, you guys think I'm a moron and I have a MA.
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anyone moving into Pittsburgh would be crazy not to consider NA. If it is sidewalks and walking you want, the development at McCandles Crossing offers that. Diversity? I think 10% asian, but as mentioned previously your kids aren't going to be dining with many free lunch students. And the commute into town is pretty good. They win at every sport and if they don't win they fire the coach and pay top dollar to bring in a better coach.
I would love to live in the city, but no way would I send my kids to PPS. Allderdice is decent, but still half the class has a wrap sheet.
Millvale as previously mentioned has a lot of potential now that they finally figured out Girty's Run. But the houses are mainly row houses that don't appear to be well constructed and need a lot of work. And Shaler schools are kind of meh.
I would love to live in the city, but no way would I send my kids to PPS. Allderdice is decent, but still half the class has a wrap sheet.
Millvale as previously mentioned has a lot of potential now that they finally figured out Girty's Run. But the houses are mainly row houses that don't appear to be well constructed and need a lot of work. And Shaler schools are kind of meh.
As a parent with young children living in Highland Park -- I'll try not to be offended! My kids are thriving at PPS and our neighborhood is filling with young families.
Good luck with your search.
That what happens when you have eight million governmental bodies....it is essentially a work program... someone has to pay.
Forgot the name. Everything is right at your doorstep. Don't focus on the builder. The next buyer won't care about that.
The Crafton commute to Hot Metal area is an easy one if you know the back routes. We aren't really South Hills either...more an extension of the West End.
