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Buys Houses is a Pittsburgh-based real estate company that works directly with homeowners to buy houses in as-is condition.

We help homeowners sell unwanted, inherited, distressed, and off-market properties throughout the Pittsburgh area.

10/06/2026

Big changes could be coming to Pittsburgh's South Side. 🏗️

A large apartment complex is planned for Wharton Street, between 23rd and 24th Streets in the South Side Flats. It started out as a 365-unit apartment project, and the approved version is now up to 378 units across six stories. After a court ruling in June and Planning Commission sessions in September, it's moving forward, although there's no construction start date yet.

So what does that mean if you own a home nearby? More housing and more foot traffic for local businesses, sure. But it could also mean construction noise, more rental competition, and some real questions about home values.

We broke down the timeline, the zoning details, and what South Side homeowners should keep an eye on.
Visit our website (link in bio) to read this blog and more!

Thinking about selling before construction starts? Buys Houses makes cash offers on South Side homes in any condition, and you don't have to make any repairs.

10/02/2026

IS PITTSBURGH ACTUALLY SAFE?!
The 2026 numbers might surprise you! 👀

Pittsburgh ranked #10 out of 83 big U.S. cities in SmartAsset's 2026 safest cities study. And in 2025 the city had just 35 homicides, the fewest in at least 25 years. 🙌

Whether you're planning a weekend visit, thinking about a move, or getting ready to sell, here's what our new Pittsburgh safety guide covers:

What's New:
✅ The latest Pittsburgh crime data, explained in plain English
✅ How safe Downtown really is, day and night
✅ Family-friendly safety tips for every stage of life
✅ A neighborhood-by-neighborhood look, because safety can change block to block
✅ Simple habits that cut your risk (hint: theft is a bigger everyday issue than violent crime)

Here's why this matters if you own a home here: neighborhood safety is one of the first things buyers look at. When Pittsburgh's numbers keep improving, that's good news for your property value and how quickly your home can sell. 🏡

Read the full guide 👉 https://buyshouses.co/2026/10/01/is-pittsburgh-a-safe-city-crime-data-neighborhood-guide/

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10/01/2026

BIG THINGS ARE COMING TO LARIMER!! 🏡

254 empty lots in Pittsburgh's East End are finally getting a second chance, and the city wants builders to turn them into real homes for real families.

🔹 The URA is offering 254 vacant parcels across 16 acres in Larimer
🔹 Walnut Capital's Build 100 Homes program aims to put 100 new houses in the neighborhood
🔹 The new homes will be a mix: one-third market rate, one-third workforce, one-third affordable
🔹 Next door, the Bakery Square expansion and the 3.25-acre Liberty Green park keep adding to the area

This is much more than filling empty lots. When a neighborhood starts building again, the homes already there gain value. If you own in Larimer or nearby, your property could be sitting in one of the East End's next big comeback stories.

Thinking about what this means for your home?
Get the full story here 👇
https://buyshouses.co/2026/10/01/larimer-east-end-housing-development-pittsburgh/

09/21/2026

BIG NEWS FOR THE MON VALLEY ⚡

A $13 BILLION energy project just got proposed for Fayette County... and it's a big deal.

Here's what's happening:
🏗️ Three natural gas power plants going up along the Monongahela River
💰 $13B investment (part of a $17B PA energy push)
👷 2,000 construction jobs, 100 permanent positions once it's running
📅 Construction could start late 2027, plants online 2030-2032

This is the largest proposed project in Fayette County history...

And when this much investment and this many jobs land in a region, it almost always moves property values. New jobs mean new demand for housing nearby.

If you own property anywhere near Fayette County or the Mon Valley, this is the kind of shift worth paying attention to.

Think this changes what your home could be worth? 👇

09/18/2026

DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH JUST TURNED AN OLD OFFICE BUILDING INTO 46 NEW HOMES! 🏢➡️🏠

A seven-story office building on Ross Street is getting a $4.85 million makeover into brand-new apartments right in the heart of Downtown.

◾$4.85M URA loan approved for the conversion
◾46 total units (39 affordable, 7 market-rate) studios and one-bedrooms
◾12 units designed for residents with hearing/vision impairments
◾Part of a bigger Downtown push that's already put $32M+ into housing conversions

This isn't just pretty, it's a smart investment in your property value. Every office building that becomes housing brings more residents, more foot traffic, and more long-term demand to the neighborhoods around it.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/09/18/pittsburgh-office-to-apartment-conversion-gets-4-85m/

09/14/2026

AMAZON JUST DROPPED $427 MILLION ON A FORMER COLLEGE CAMPUS 👀

And it's a preview of what's coming to growth corridors everywhere, including right here at home.

🔹Amazon bought the 122-acre former George Washington University campus in Ashburn, VA for $427 million
🔹The site will become Bridgefield Tech Center: four buildings, 805,000 square feet
🔹The project could draw 100–300 megawatts of power once it's running
🔹We're already seeing this same growth pattern play out in Pittsburgh and Aliquippa

This isn't just a Virginia story, it's a smart reminder that when big infrastructure lands near you, property values and demand tend to follow. If you're sitting on a home near a growth zone, that's leverage, not something to wait on.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/09/10/amazons-ashburn-project-signals-data-center-growth/

09/11/2026

FROM CHURCH TO SKYLINE: Mt. Washington's Grandview Avenue Is About To Change Forever 🏗️

A fire took down a 169-year-old church on Grandview Avenue back in July, and now a 9-story condo building with those famous downtown views is set to take its place.

🔹301 Grandview Avenue's historic church, damaged in a 3-alarm fire, has been demolished
🔹Developer Bernie Freismuth is proposing a 9-story building with ground-floor retail, 8 floors of residences, and underground parking
🔹The zoning variance is still pending, but the site is already cleared
🔹Nearby condos on Grandview are selling at a median of $627,500, well above the neighborhood's $525,000 median home price

If you own property near Grandview Avenue, this is worth paying attention to. New development like this tends to pull comparable values up in the surrounding blocks, this isn't just a new building, it's a signal about where Mt. Washington values are headed.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/09/10/mt-washington-condo-development-church-becomes-high-rise/

09/10/2026

A $1.4 BILLION PROJECT IS COMING TO BEAVER COUNTY

The old Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Big Beaver Borough isn't just closing, it's about to become one of the largest data center campuses in Pennsylvania.

🔹Las Vegas-based Switch is planning three data center buildings (~600,000 sq ft) on 382 acres of the former Pitt Race property
🔹Construction alone could bring 1,500-2,000 skilled labor jobs to the area
🔹80-100 permanent full-time positions once operations are up and running
🔹Millions in projected tax revenue for Beaver County and the state
🔹Formal application submitted to the county planning commission in August, the review process is now underway

This isn't just pretty headlines, it's a smart signal for property values. When billion-dollar investment moves into a county, it usually brings construction demand, new jobs, and long-term interest in local housing that homeowners should be paying attention to.

Of course, not everyone in Big Beaver is thrilled (water usage, noise, and traffic are real concerns residents are raising), so this one's worth watching closely if you own property nearby.

Curious what a project like this could mean for your home's value? Let's talk.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/09/02/beaver-county-data-center-plans/

09/08/2026

PITTSBURGH'S NORTH SIDE IS GETTING A HEALTHCARE UPGRADE, AND IT'S HUGE! 🏥

Allegheny General Hospital just grew its emergency department expansion to nearly $50 MILLION, and it's part of a much bigger story for the neighborhood.

◾Emergency Department capacity jumping from 32 beds to 57 treatment rooms (48 beds)
◾Handles 40,000+ patients every year,and growing
36,000 square feet of new space on the North Side campus
◾Part of a $1 BILLION campus-wide transformation at AGH, including a new cardiovascular tower and fully private inpatient rooms
◾Full project wrapping up by the end of 2027

This isn't just a hospital getting bigger, it's a sign of serious long-term investment in the North Side. When major institutions like AGH and UPMC (100,000+ employees) keep expanding, it usually means more jobs, more foot traffic, and more demand for housing nearby. That's not just good news for the neighborhood, it's a smart thing to watch if you're thinking about your property value.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/09/02/pittsburgh-healthcare-growth-agh-emergency-department-expansion/

09/02/2026

15 THINGS THAT MAKE PITTSBURGH... PITTSBURGH! 🏙️

If you've ever wondered why people who leave the 'Burgh always end up talking about it, we just laid out exactly what makes this city so special!

Pittsburgh sits at the meeting point of 3 rivers and has 446 bridges (more than Venice!)

The city has 90 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, and more
Mount Washington's Grandview Avenue has one of the best skyline views in the country

From steel to healthcare, banking, and AI (yes, Pittsburgh was doing AI research back in 1956!), this city keeps reinventing itself
And despite all that, it's still one of the more affordable places to put down roots

This isn't just hometown pride, it's a smart investment in your property value. Neighborhood character, walkability, skyline views, and a city that's constantly evolving are exactly what buyers are looking for right now. Knowing what makes your neighborhood special is the first step in understanding what your home is really worth.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/08/31/what-is-pittsburgh-known-for/

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