5 Reasons to Love Living in Mount Washington

Many Pittsburgh residents dream of living in Mount Washington. This neighborhood is one of the best spots in the city for great views of the skyline, access to tourist experiences like riding on the Inclines, and, of course, great restaurants and amenities.

We were really fortunate to live in Mount Washington as renters for several years and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Although we have since moved to the North Side, we often dream about potentially one day returning.

So in this one, we thought we'd focus on what the neighborhood is like for those considering moving there, where we share some of the reasons we love Mount Washington as a place to live, and also share some other important details to keep in mind before moving in.

Please Note: The area that most call Mount Washington typically also includes the city neighborhood of Duquesne Heights near the Duquesne Incline to the west in addition to the city neighborhood of Mount Washington. For the purpose of this article, we're calling both “Mount Washington” as the same logic applies to both neighborhoods on the hilltop. 

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5 Reasons to Love Living in the Mexican War Streets

Pittsburgh's housing scene has been booming in recent years, and some neighborhoods have really become quite the popular spots to live, work, and play.

In this series, we thought it'd be fun to take a look at the major neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and share some reasons why you will love living there, plus give additional tips and insider advice you need to keep in mind before deciding to rent or buy a house in the Mexican War Streets.

So let's take a look at one of our favorite areas in Pittsburgh, the Mexican War Streets, and share some of our favorite details for residents!

Looking for a real estate agent? Be sure to check out our friends at The Melinda Lynch Team and tell them Discover the Burgh sent you!

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10 Questions to Ask Your Pittsburgh Real Estate Agent Before Buying

Are you thinking of buying a house in Pittsburgh and looking to get started with a real estate agent? 

Before you sign on with an agent and start looking at houses, be prepared with a list of questions to help your agent understand your wants and needs and to get valuable feedback into the Pittsburgh marketplace at large.

In this one, we wanted to share some of the most important questions you may want to consider asking!

If you need an agent for your house search, be sure to contact Melinda Lynch from The Melinda Lynch Team as well!

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The Covered Bridge Festival Celebrates Local Bridges

We are quite fortunate to have a number of beautiful covered bridges near Pittsburgh, and Washington and Greene Counties just south of the city boast an impressive thirty bridges between them.

Naturally, it should be no surprise that these two counties got together to put on a Covered Bridge Festival at nine of the thirty sites, and have been doing so every September since 1971!

We made our way out to explore a few of the sites in the Covered Bridge Festival and wanted to share a bit more about what you can expect when visiting, as well as a few logistics you need to keep in mind. As far as festivals go, this one can be quite busy!

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Maps ‘n Stickers! Where to Find Yours All Over the Burgh

This post was sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.

Are you looking to check out a new performing arts venue, gallery, or public art piece in Pittsburgh? The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has you covered with their new Artsburgh maps, featuring over 100 cool places to check out downtown and north, east, and south of Pittsburgh!

While these maps can be enjoyed online (you can check out individual maps of Downtown PittsburghNorthSouth, and East here), we've got the scoop on where you can find these maps plus a pretty awesome n'Art sticker to pick up at local coffee shops, restaurants, and more!

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Explore Downtown Pittsburgh’s Arts Scene with Artsburgh

This post was sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.

You know we love Pittsburgh's thriving arts scene, and try and check out a new museum, gallery, or show several times a month.

As such, we are really excited to partner with the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for the release of their Pittsburgh Neighborhood Arts Map series, showcasing many staple art venues, art installations, and other hidden gems in and around the city via their website, aptly named Artsburgh

So in this one, we thought we'd share a bit more about the Downtown Pittsburgh Arts Map, created in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and highlight some of our favorite spots you really should check out! 

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