The New York Times continues its love affair with Pittsburgh

[creepsinc]

Originally Posted by dugdogmaster

Rank Metro Market Growth from Previous Quarter Avg. Rent (dollars/sq. ft.)
1 Pittsburgh 2.5% $16.91
2 Columbia, S.C. 0.8% 12.88
3 Tulsa, Okla. 0.6% 12.12
4 Louisville, Ky. 0.5% 13.05
5 Houston 0.5% 20.66
6 Memphis 0.4% 15.64
7 Omaha, Neb. 0.4% 13.79
8 Cleveland 0.3% 15.17
9 Rochester, N.Y. 0.2% 12.18
10 Fairfield County, Conn. 0.1% 29.97

Source: Reis, Inc.

Thanks. They said I had to spread my rep around, or else I would have given you a couple points.

[dugdogmaster]

Originally Posted by creepsinc

Thanks. They said I had to spread my rep around, or else I would have given you a couple points.

Yeah, I hate that.

[Copanut]

Originally Posted by sr1234

And the real estate market in Pittsburgh is way down. Which isn't good since the area never went through the big boom like other cities did.

The market is not that bad, and it's a plus that we never had the boom other cities did. Homes have been very affordable in this market and continue to do so. Rates for a 30yr fixed are ranging from 4.8 to 5.0 percent.