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Tim Pettigrew

Pittsburgh’s Go-To Realtor | Strategic Solutions | Small-Town Roots, Big-City Results 🚀

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Mar 18, 2026

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Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Anthropic Removes Surcharge on Claude's 1 Million Token Context Window — Here's What It Means

Mar 16, 2026

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Anthropic Removes Surcharge on Claude's 1 Million Token Context Window — Here's What It Means

Claude's biggest context window is now available at standard pricing — no penalty, no premium tier. Here's what changed, who it affects, and what it means in plain English.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
The Pittsburgh Pulse: St. Patrick's Day, the City Budget, and a Strip District Address That Ends the Parking Argument

Mar 12, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Pulse: St. Patrick's Day, the City Budget, and a Strip District Address That Ends the Parking Argument

200,000 people, one street, and everything else that happened in Pittsburgh this week.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
The Pittsburgher's Complete Guide to St. Patrick's Day 2026

Mar 12, 2026

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The Pittsburgher's Complete Guide to St. Patrick's Day 2026

Everything you need for parade day — logistics, bars, and the stuff no tourist guide bothers to include.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
The War Economy Playbook: What Every Pittsburgh Buyer and Seller Does Next.

Mar 12, 2026

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The War Economy Playbook: What Every Pittsburgh Buyer and Seller Does Next.

The receipt told you what the Iran war costs Pittsburgh. Here are seven plays — one for each line item — on what to actually do about it.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Update — March 2026 | Iran War Impact, Spring Inventory & Fox Chapel

Mar 5, 2026

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Pittsburgh Real Estate Market Update — March 2026 | Iran War Impact, Spring Inventory & Fox Chapel

What the Iran conflict means for Pittsburgh home prices, mortgage rates, and the spring market — plus this week's local news, events, and a standout Fox Chapel listing.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
The Iran War Hit Pittsburgh's Wallet Monday Morning. Here's the Receipt.

Mar 4, 2026

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The Iran War Hit Pittsburgh's Wallet Monday Morning. Here's the Receipt.

Here's the receipt — gas prices, mortgage rates, manufacturing costs, and what it all means for buyers and sellers in the spring market.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
If You Live in Pittsburgh, Read This Before the Weekend

Feb 26, 2026

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If You Live in Pittsburgh, Read This Before the Weekend

Sid's hurt. Tambellini's went quiet. Panther Hollow is finally getting fixed. And there's a house in Lower Burrell you need to see.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew

Buying Guide

Pittsburgh Real Estate in 2026: 7 Things Buyers and Sellers Keep Getting Wrong

Feb 25, 2026

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Pittsburgh Real Estate in 2026: 7 Things Buyers and Sellers Keep Getting Wrong

From waiting on rates to the 20% down myth — here's what's actually true about the Pittsburgh housing market right now.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
✅ Pittsburgh This Week: 2026 Fish Fry Guide + Weekend Events

Feb 19, 2026

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✅ Pittsburgh This Week: 2026 Fish Fry Guide + Weekend Events

A curated look at Pittsburgh’s 2026 fish fry scene, top weekend events, and the local momentum shaping our neighborhoods.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Pittsburgh Fish Fry Guide 2026 — Interactive Map

Feb 19, 2026

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Pittsburgh Fish Fry Guide 2026 — Interactive Map

A curated map of the city’s best Lent traditions, from parish halls to neighborhood institutions.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew

Buying Guide

The Millennial’s Guide to Homeownership (2026 Edition)

Feb 12, 2026

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10 min read

The Millennial’s Guide to Homeownership (2026 Edition)

A Strategic Framework for Buying Smart in Today’s Market

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Before Monday: Pittsburgh’s 2026 Real Estate Tax Timeline (Discount → Penalty)

Feb 12, 2026

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Before Monday: Pittsburgh’s 2026 Real Estate Tax Timeline (Discount → Penalty)

Discount window, face value deadline, and the real cost of waiting — all in one place.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Pittsburgh Real Estate Tax Deadline 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know

Feb 12, 2026

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Pittsburgh Real Estate Tax Deadline 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know

Discount period, face value deadline, penalties, and how to pay through the official City portal.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
The Pittsburgh Pulse: What the 2026 NFL Draft Means for the City

Feb 5, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Pulse: What the 2026 NFL Draft Means for the City

How the Draft campus will stretch across the North Shore and Downtown — and what Pittsburghers should expect.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
2026 NFL Draft Campus in Pittsburgh: What the Renderings Show

Feb 5, 2026

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2026 NFL Draft Campus in Pittsburgh: What the Renderings Show

A clear look at the Draft footprint, key locations, and what Pittsburghers should expect.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Pittsburgh Deep Freeze: When Cold Crosses the Line This Weekend

Jan 29, 2026

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Pittsburgh Deep Freeze: When Cold Crosses the Line This Weekend

A grounded look at what this cold actually means on the ground

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Pittsburgh Deep Freeze: When Cold Crosses the Line This Weekend

Jan 29, 2026

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Pittsburgh Deep Freeze: When Cold Crosses the Line This Weekend

A practical guide to when winter cold goes from annoying to plan-changing across Pittsburgh

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
If You Live in Pittsburgh, Read This – Snow, Big Stories & Real Estate Moves

Jan 22, 2026

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If You Live in Pittsburgh, Read This – Snow, Big Stories & Real Estate Moves

A quick weekly read to help you make sense of Pittsburgh.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
The Pittsburgh Snow Survival Guide (Read This Before the City Shuts Down)

Jan 22, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Snow Survival Guide (Read This Before the City Shuts Down)

Hills, bridges, plows, and the mistakes Pittsburghers make every timeHills, bridges, plows, and the mistakes Pittsburghers make every time

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
2025 IN REVIEW (Pittsburgh Real Estate)

Jan 15, 2026

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2025 IN REVIEW (Pittsburgh Real Estate)

What changed vs 2024 — and what it means for 2026

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Pittsburgh Weather Is Gaslighting Us Again

Jan 8, 2026

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Pittsburgh Weather Is Gaslighting Us Again

New year, false hope, and a quick real estate + Steelers check-in.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
2026: Bigger, Better, Louder

Jan 3, 2026

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2026: Bigger, Better, Louder

2025 was my biggest year ever. In 2026, we build the machine.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
Post Christmas wind down

Dec 26, 2025

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Post Christmas wind down

Nothing to see here folks.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
$600 Million Is Reshaping Downtown Pittsburgh — Here’s What’s Actually Happening

Dec 23, 2025

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$600 Million Is Reshaping Downtown Pittsburgh — Here’s What’s Actually Happening

Office towers are becoming housing, public spaces are getting rebuilt, and Downtown is quietly entering its next era.

Tim Pettigrew
Tim Pettigrew
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