Moving to a new city, state or even country is a major life decision. Considering details like housing and transportation arrangements may seem obvious, but what else should you consider if you are moving for a job?
Relocating for Work: Challenges and Upsides
"Every move has its ups and downs," Laura Underhill spoke to a group of Technology Sector employees new to the Pittsburgh area. "Be open-minded and willing to talk about how you're feeling in the office and at home. Understand that you can't recreate your old life, but you can start new traditions."
On behalf of all of us at AARCO, it is our pleasure to welcome you to Pittsburgh and to wish you and your family the best of health, happiness and prosperity.
Relocation Services
Pittsburgh. Mighty. Beautiful.
If you are not already familiar with Western Pennsylvania and the Greater Pittsburgh Area, we are sure you will be pleasantly surprised with the area's natural beauty, friendly people, full range of cultural and recreational activities and outstanding business and economic opportunities.
We at AARCO Realty are always available to answer your questions, guide you through specific homes or neighborhoods and generally help you get settled - in virtually any way we can. As the area's preferred real estate experts, we have found the cure for all your relocation headaches: PROFESSIONALISM.
So, we strongly encourage you to tap our real estate expertise and our in-depth knowledge of Pittsburgh in any way that will make your relocation easier - from dining out to new home financing. We are committed to doing whatever we can to help you call Pittsburgh home.
Discover Pittsburgh
Nestled snugly among the scenic mountains and rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania lies one of this country's most unique, "Most Livable" cities. Many first-time visitors coming from Pittsburgh International Airport are surprised and thrilled by the breathtaking skyline that suddenly appears as they drive through the Fort Pitt Tunnels and are confronted with Pittsburgh's spectacular Golden Triangle. For those unfamiliar with the modern Pittsburgh, that is the first of many surprises they experience as they get to know Pittsburgh.
Unlike the smoky, industrial city they expect, Pittsburgh today is a bright, clean, modern city of skyscrapers and parks, bustling with business and technology, yet warmed by friendliness. It is a city shaped by a solid economic foundation and a population dedicated to the traditional values of honesty, courtesy, education and hard work... which combine to make Pittsburgh an excellent place to raise a family.
Pittsburgh's professional sports teams are well known - the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first team to win six Super Bowls; the Pittsburgh Pirates, who captured the National League East Division Title in 1990 and 1991; and the Pittsburgh Penguins, three-time Stanley Cup Champions.
Pittsburgh is also the home of an internationally respected symphony orchestra, a major opera troupe, a professional ballet company, one of the nation's top university drama programs and more than 100 major theater productions each year.
For those who enjoy the active life, Pittsburgh offers a wealth of choices, with amateur softball, basketball, volleyball and soccer leagues, literally hundreds of tennis courts, jogging and biking trails and more than 50 golf courses. And with its rivers, forests, streams, and lakes, it is a haven for fishing, boating and hunting enthusiasts. Pittsburgh also offers a full schedule of summer festivals, events, regattas and even its own fleet of paddle wheelers.
Because of its rich history and diversity of neighborhoods, the Pittsburgh area offers a wide variety of architectural and living styles. Constructed during the era when building meant pride in craftsmanship, many older Pittsburgh homes feature generous rooms, hardwood floors, stately architecture and ornate or stone fireplaces. Suburban communities offer a broad range of contemporary designs and lifestyles. And while homes in the area traditionally hold their value, Pittsburgh's housing prices are well below the national average.
Helping You Make Pittsburgh Your Home
AARCO Realty understands that moving your family and getting settled in a new city involves a lot of decisions and a lot of time. Our professionals are here to assist you in any way they can - from providing information, to showing you homes, to helping you handle any concerns or problems your spouse or children may have. We know and serve the entire Greater Pittsburgh Area and can meet all of your real estate and relocation needs, regardless of the area you prefer.
Our comprehensive, individualized Relocation Counseling Services are unequalled in the real estate industry and begin as soon as you or your company inform us of your pending move. We will arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Relocation Counselors, who will work with you step by step to design a personalized relocation plan based on your priorities, price range, special considerations and communities of interest. We will assist you, counsel you and provide information and guidance throughout the process of selecting a home, moving in and getting settled - and even afterward. We can also help you sell your current home through our nationwide real estate network.
As a customer of our Relocation Division, you can be assured that you will always be dealing with one of our top professionals - an experienced, knowledgeable, full-time agent who is familiar with Pittsburgh and the area's housing markets. Among the specific relocation and real estate services available to you are:
Area Information and Orientation Through a full range of interactive web searches, maps, demographic information and personal tours, we will give you an overview of the entire Western Pennsylvania region and its various communities and neighborhoods, including:
- Schools and education
- Churches
- Recreation
- Hospitals
- Cultural resources
- Entertainment
- Transportation
- Shopping
- City services
Helping You Find The Right Home
- Home search assistance
- Mortgage counseling
- Spouse counseling
Helping You and Your Family Get Settled
- Spouse employment counseling
- Child counseling
AARCO Realty is here to serve you. If you should need our assistance at any time in the future, our Real Estate Professionals and Counseling Center will always be available to you.
For more information on how AARCO Realty can help you relocate to Pittsburgh, please contact Laura Underhill at 412.257.6100
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