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BuysHouses 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.

15 THINGS THAT MAKE PITTSBURGH... PITTSBURGH! 🏙️If you've ever wondered why people who leave the 'Burgh always end up ta...
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/

FIVE BLIGHTED HOMES JUST BECAME FIVE PITTSBURGH FAMILIES' FIRST HOUSES! 🏡Allegheny County's Vacant Property Recovery Pro...
08/27/2026

FIVE BLIGHTED HOMES JUST BECAME FIVE PITTSBURGH FAMILIES' FIRST HOUSES! 🏡

Allegheny County's Vacant Property Recovery Program is turning eyesores into equity, and McKees Rocks is proof it works.

🔹Five vacant homes on Woodward Ave were renovated and sold through the county's VPRP
🔹91 of Allegheny County's 130 municipalities now participate in the program
🔹About 20,000 vacant homes sit across Pittsburgh, waiting for this kind of second life
🔹Buyers must earn under 80% of area median income (roughly $88,300 for a family of four), this is a real path to ownership, not just another rental
🔹$1.3 million in federal funds backed the McKees Rocks project alone

This isn't just a feel-good story, it's a smart investment in property value. Every vacant home that gets renovated instead of left to rot raises the value of every house around it. Blight drags a whole block down; restoration lifts it back up. Neighborhoods like Baldwin, Coraopolis, Glassport, Wilkinsburg, Clairton, Duquesne, Penn Hills, and Etna all stand to benefit as this program expands.

If you're sitting on a vacant or hard-to-sell property and wondering what it's worth, we'd love to make you a cash offer, no repairs, no waiting on a program, no hassle.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/08/27/pittsburgh-vacant-home-recovery-program/

08/25/2026

We don't just buy houses, we see the potential every single time 👀✨ Overgrown yard? Outdated curb appeal? That's not a dealbreaker, that's just Tuesday for us 💪

Selling a house that needs some love? We'll take it as-is 🙌

Would you sell your house in its current condition, or fix it up first? 🤔👇

BIG NEWS FOR ARMSTRONG COUNTY: A $31.7 MILLION MANUFACTURING EXPANSION IS COMING TO FREEPORT! 🏭Brunk Industries just ann...
08/25/2026

BIG NEWS FOR ARMSTRONG COUNTY: A $31.7 MILLION MANUFACTURING EXPANSION IS COMING TO FREEPORT! 🏭

Brunk Industries just announced a major expansion at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park, and it's the kind of news that ripples straight into local home values.

◾$31.7 million investment in a new 20,000-square-foot facility on 20 acres
◾64 new jobs created, plus 11 existing positions retained
◾Backed by $4.1 million in state funding (a $4 million PIDA loan + a $160,000 WEDnetPA training grant)
◾Announced August 15, 2026 by Governor Josh Shapiro
◾Brunk currently operates out of 6,000 square feet at Tech Center II — this is a serious step up
◾Facility will focus on precision metal stamping and component assembly for aerospace, medical device, automotive, and defense industries

More jobs means more people looking for homes near South Buffalo Township and Freeport. This isn't just pretty, it's a smart investment in your property value. When 64 new positions land in a small community, housing demand follows.

If you're a homeowner near the Innovation Park wondering what growth like this means for your home's value, let's talk.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/08/25/brunk-industries-freeport-manufacturing-facility/

PENNSYLVANIA JUST KEPT A $2 BILLION TAX BREAK FOR DATA CENTERS. Here's what that means for your electric bill. ⚡🔹The sta...
08/17/2026

PENNSYLVANIA JUST KEPT A $2 BILLION TAX BREAK FOR DATA CENTERS. Here's what that means for your electric bill. ⚡

🔹The state's 2026 budget left the data center sales tax exemption fully intact, no changes
🔹The only new rule: big facilities now have to disclose their energy and water usage
🔹The exemption is projected to cost PA roughly $2 billion in lost revenue by 2031, and this year alone it's $188 million (up from just $45 million last year)
🔹Data centers are already a documented factor in rising electricity rates, Duquesne Light is up 56% and West Penn Power nearly 80% since 2021

This isn't just a state budget story, it's a homeownership story. Rising electricity bills stacked on top of Pittsburgh's climbing property taxes are changing the math for owners of older homes, especially in areas like Braddock, Munhall, and West Mifflin where houses already cost more to heat and cool.

This isn't just a policy shift, it's a real factor in what it costs to hold onto a property right now.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/08/04/pennsylvania-2b-data-center-tax-exemption/

08/17/2026

BEHIND THE SCENES:
This deck rebuild is just getting started! 🔨
Before a single board goes up, there's real prep work happening:

🛠Getting a structural drawing done (a must for second-story decks especially, this isn't a project you want to guess on)

🏠Pulling the property survey to make sure everything lines up correctly

📝Waiting on permit approval before construction begins

It might not look exciting yet, but this is the part that protects the investment. A deck that's engineered and permitted right isn't just safer, it adds real value when it's time to sell.

Stay tuned, we'll share another video once the deck is finished!

A $250 MILLION PITTSBURGH TOWER IS CAUGHT IN A LAWSUIT... AND IT SAYS A LOT ABOUT WHERE THE MARKET STANDS 👀FNB Financial...
08/13/2026

A $250 MILLION PITTSBURGH TOWER IS CAUGHT IN A LAWSUIT... AND IT SAYS A LOT ABOUT WHERE THE MARKET STANDS 👀

FNB Financial Center opened in the Lower Hill District back in 2024. Now three ownership partners are suing each other over who's on the hook for a defaulted loan. Here's why it matters if you're thinking about selling.

What's New:
◾Two rival lawsuits are working through the courts right now over control of the tower
◾The building itself isn't going anywhere, tenants are staying, FNB's HQ is staying put
◾The dispute traces back to higher interest rates squeezing a deal financed back in 2021
◾The outcome will shape how Pittsburgh's Lower Hill redevelopment unfolds from here

This isn't just courtroom drama. It's a window into how rate pressure is reshaping commercial real estate decisions across the city, and that ripple effect touches property values and market confidence in neighborhoods across Pittsburgh.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/07/31/fnb-financial-center-lawsuit/

$2.5 BILLION IS COMING TO THE MON VALLEY. HERE'S WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR HOME 🏭U.S. Steel just committed up to $2.5 billi...
08/11/2026

$2.5 BILLION IS COMING TO THE MON VALLEY.
HERE'S WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR HOME 🏭

U.S. Steel just committed up to $2.5 billion to modernize Mon Valley Works, and it's already reshaping what's happening in Braddock, Munhall, West Homestead, and McKeesport.

What's New:

◾New Hot Strip Mill going up at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock
◾2,400 to 4,800 construction jobs over the next two to three years
◾3,000 existing jobs staying put, plus nearly 3,200 more created regionally
◾$58 million in projected tax revenue for local communities
◾A 226,257 sq ft West Homestead lease signaling this is already moving, not just talk

This isn't just an industrial headline, it's a smart investment in your property value. Sustained construction jobs mean steady housing demand in these communities for years to come.

Whether you're planning to ride this wave or you need to sell before it plays out, it helps to know where your neighborhood stands.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/07/27/us-steel-mon-valley-works/

PITTSBURGH'S MANUFACTURING SCENE IS QUIETLY BOOMING ...AND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MIGHT BE NEXT! ⚡Forget the old steel mill s...
08/10/2026

PITTSBURGH'S MANUFACTURING SCENE IS QUIETLY BOOMING ...AND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MIGHT BE NEXT! ⚡

Forget the old steel mill story. This is grid tech, nuclear supply chains, and robotics, and billions of dollars are pouring into the outer counties right now.

What's New:
◾Hitachi Energy is putting $70M+ into three Westmoreland County plants (100+ new jobs)
◾Mitsubishi Electric is dropping $86M on a new Beaver County facility (200 new jobs, 800+ retained)
◾Westinghouse in Cranberry Township just landed a $17.5B federal loan commitment for nuclear reactor supply chains
◾U.S. Steel is investing up to $2.5B in Mon Valley Works, including a brand new mill in Braddock

This isn't just industry news, it's a smart investment signal. New plants mean new workers, and new workers need places to live. Towns near these projects could see real housing demand build over the next few years.

If you're sitting on a property in one of these shifting markets and wondering whether now's the time to sell, this is worth a read.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/07/27/pittsburgh-manufacturing-boom/

23 NEW ROWHOUSES ARE COMING TO THE STRIP DISTRICT! For years, apartment towers have dominated Strip District development...
08/07/2026

23 NEW ROWHOUSES ARE COMING TO THE STRIP DISTRICT!

For years, apartment towers have dominated Strip District development. Now developers are betting on something different: for-sale rowhouses with front stoops, porches, and a real neighborhood feel.

What's New:
🔹Pittsburgh's Planning Commission just reviewed District 31 Townhomes, a proposal for 23 four-story rowhouses near Smallman Street and the 31st Street Bridge
🔹Designed by Rothschild Doyno Collaborative with brick and metal facades that fit the neighborhood's industrial roots
🔹A shared "interior drive" between the two rows creates a real gathering space for residents
🔹Unlike most Strip District projects, these are ownership-style homes, not rentals

This isn't just new construction, it's a signal of where buyer demand is heading. When developers commit to for-sale townhomes instead of another apartment building, it tells you the market believes in long-term homeownership in this corridor.

That's good news for property values in the Strip and in neighboring areas like Lawrenceville and Polish Hill, where spillover demand tends to follow.

Thinking about your own property near the Strip District? Whether you want to watch this market grow or you're ready to sell now, we can help you understand your options.

Learn more: https://buyshouses.co/2026/07/21/district-31-townhomes-strip-district-rowhouses/

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