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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pittsburg[/quote]

Thanks this is a good recommendation. Any particular neighborhoods you'd recommend? In the city or close in suburb?[/quote]

Are they city people?

The concept of "close-in suburb" is a little different for Pittsburgh because the "Golden Triangle" (main part of Pittsburgh) is separated from other areas by hills, rivers, and bridges.  The nice trendy hipster areas can be priced up.  If you want public transport and an urban apartment/small home lifestyle, maybe look at Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. Real estate taxes in Allegheny County can be high.  There are gentrifying areas on the fringes of redone areas.

A lot of Pittsburghers live in inexpensive suburbs that are truly suburban and you need to drive everywhere.  That's okay but it's hard to know what combo of amenities would appeal to your people.  You could look at Monroeville.  That's a shopping district with older houses.  Maybe Plum which is next to it.

Your people should buy with a plan to age safely.  That means a short and flat driveway requiring limited snow removal.  And a housing arrangement that won't be a maintenance headache.

The South Hills has a light rail system but I don't think it would be useful for retirees.[/quote]

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