According to a study by realtor.com, Pittsburgh is a great city for finding new friends. The real estate website looked at the 42 largest metropolitan areas from a 2013 University of Utah study on social interaction potential, added criteria of their own, and found Pittsburgh to be number four on the list.

Realtor.com noted that the University of Utah study "measured how much access strangers in cities have to one another, such as meeting on the subway, striking up conversations in a coffee shop, or simply bumping into one another on the street." 

The website then added criteria of their own to the search such as the number of bookstores, libraries, gyms, church congregations per 100,000 adults, percentage of single adults, and more. Pittsburgh came in at number four on the list with an adult population of 1.9 million, median home price at $160,000, the fourth-highest percentage of church congregations, second-highest number of libraries, and highest percentage of service clubs. 

The article also notes that Pittsburgh is "home to nearly 70 colleges and universities, which provide plenty of opportunities for adults taking continuing education classes to share notes."

The Top 10 Metros for Finding New Friends

1. Austin, TX
2. Milwaukee, WI
3. San Fransisco, CA
4. Pittsburgh, PA
5. Buffalo, NY
6. Portland, OR
7. St. Louis, MO
8. Columbus, OH
9. New Orleans, LA
10. Washington, DC

If you're moving to Pittsburgh and looking for a place to live, get in touch with us! We would love to help you find the perfect home. Please make sure to check out our Pittsburgh resource guide as well!

Real estate terminology can sound complicated, confusing, and even seem like its own language. If you're buying your first home, there are five words you should know to help you better understand the process. 

A home inspection is an examination of a property's condition and is usually performed by a home inspector in connection with the property's sale. A home inspector is usually hired by a home buyer to provide a written report of any issues that may affect the value of the property.

Closing costs are fees over and above the price of the property. Common closing costs are excise tax, loan-processing costs, title searches, appraisal fees, and title insurance. The closing costs usually add up to 2-5% of the purchase price of the home and may be paid by the buyer or seller. 

If you have questions related to the sale or purchase of a property, feel free to get in touch with one of our licensed real estate agents!

The latest Pittsburgh real estate news, including where a UPMC hospital may be built, which office location Westinghouse has negotiated to cut, which tire store is planning to open in Pittsburgh, and much more.