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Pittsburgh PA Christmas Events

Light Up Night Traditions in Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Christmas events span a six-week period that starts with Light Up Night. This year the magic will continue in downtown Pittsburgh as well as in the surrounding areas. From Santa Claus to Christmas carols to dazzling displays of lights, the holiday season featuring Pittsburgh Christmas events is sure to have something for every member of the family. The following is a list of some of the upcoming events you will not want to miss. Light Up Night in Pittsburgh is one of the city’s most beloved events, ushering in the holiday season with spectacular lighting, entertainment, and most enjoyable community celebrations. The first Light Up Night was hosted by the Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce, with the goal of illuminating the downtown cities with holiday lights and decorations. The event has grown in both size and popularity, transforming from a small, local celebration to a large-scale display that now draws crowds from all over t...

Last Minute Tax Breaks for 2010 – Pittsburgh PA Home Owners

  Get your last minute tax breaks if you own a   Pittsburgh PA home . You have to make the purchases shortly if you are going to get them in time. This is the last year you can take the tax break and that is contingent on not having taken it last year. The tax credit for you   Pittsburgh PA home   is a combined credit for 2009 and 2010. The tax credit can be worth 30% of what you pay to install new energy efficient appliances such as central air units, water heaters, furnaces, windows, doors and insulation in your home. If you are not sure what may need replacing, an energy audit can narrow down the appliances that are using too much energy. In addition, you can go green and save as well. If you install energy equipment for alternative energy use, you can receive a tax credit of 30% of the money spent on the new equipment. And the best part is there is not a limit on the amount you spend on the qualifying items. They can include wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, ...

Pittsburgh and Area Home Holiday Safety Tips

 With crime on the rise some holiday safety tips are available for  Pittsburgh home  owners and others who live in the city as well as other areas of the country. The Christmas season is a time when there are a large number of shoppers out and unfortunately so are criminals. Keep your holiday safe by following a few tips to protect your  Pittsburgh home , yourself, family, possessions and vehicle safe. Home Burglaries Please remember to lock your home and your vehicle. Doors and windows should be secure even if you are only going to be away for a few minutes. If you have large or expensive gifts in your home, do not place them within sight of a door or a window. If you are expecting packages and will not be home, make arrangements for a neighbor to keep them for you. If they are left on the doorstep this is an invitation for thieves. Do not place so many Christmas decorations on your lawn that you cannot see your property. Do not create hiding places. Never cancel th...

More Gibsonia Pennsylvania Home Owners Choosing to Stop Paying their Mortgages

  Gibsonia Pennsylvania   homeowners live in an area of the country where a large number of strategic defaults are occurring. The latest trend that is thought to be a result of the huge numbers of homeowners who are underwater on home loans is strategic default. This is when borrowers who own homes that are not worth the amount of the loan that is being paid decide to stop paying their mortgage. They continue to pay other debts, such as auto loans and credit cards.   Gibsonia Pennsylvania   homeowners have joined other homeowners in many parts of the U.S. that have decided the wait for the equity to return in their home is not worth it. The trend is believed to be contagious.  Gibsonia Pennsylvania  homeowners watch others default and they begin to see this option as worthwhile. They look at the prospect of waiting for years for the home to provide a positive equity and strategic default becomes even more of an attractive option. CoreLogic, a consumer, fina...