Steiner Realty News

Local & Small Business Holiday Shopping in Pittsburgh

11/23/2021

Now, more than ever, it’s important to support our community in whatever ways we can – whether that’s by shopping locally, or even by simply sharing local business for others to check out. Supporting small, local businesses, especially considering the impact of the pandemic, can help these business owners tremendously. What better time is there than the holiday season to find new local businesses...

Steiner Realty, Inc. Designated as one of Pittsburgh's 2021 Top Workplaces

10/18/2021

Steiner Realty, Inc. has been designated as one of Pittsburgh’s 2021 Top Workplaces by Pittsburgh’s Post-Gazette, for the third year in a row! Top Workplaces is an opportunity to highlight a company’s people-centered culture and a chance to celebrate the good within a company, which is now more important than ever. The award is proof that an organization puts its people first, which is a key to a...

Living Here: High marks and ceilings at Fifth Avenue School Lofts

6/21/2021

The following article appeared in the 5/6 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:When Pittsburgh school officials closed Fifth Avenue High School in the late 1970s, the 1894 building could have gone the way of so many other structures in Uptown."The whole demographic since the 1970s has been one of tearing down houses and buildings and putting up parking lots," said developer Casey Steiner of...

COVID Vaccinations

4/30/2021

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the accessibility of COVID vaccinations. This is just a quick overview of what’s going on in our area and how to keep yourself informed as the situation changes sometimes daily.SHOULD I get vaccinated?Unfortunately, this has become a loaded question with lots of misinformation being tossed about. Obviously, it’s your personal decision to make. However,...

Renters Insurance

2/12/2021

What is Renters Insurance and why do I need it?If you own your house, you probably have homeowners insurance. Although it’s not a legal requirement in Pennsylvania, your mortgage company will have likely required it as part of your loan agreement.If you are a renter, you should have renters insurance. Just as a homeowner wants to insure their property against unforeseen circumstances, such as...

Back-to-Back Top Workplaces for Steiner Realty

9/21/2020

Steiner Realty, Inc. announces their designation as one of Pittsburgh’s 2020 Top Workplaces. Steiner Realty has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the second year in a row. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee...

Steiner Properties Featured in RENTCafé Blog

8/26/2020

Two Steiner Realty properties have been put in the spotlight by RENTCafé's blog. The article explores modern living in historic buildings, namely old-time schools that have been converted into high-end residential complexes.The blog entry explores the conversion of Fifth Avenue School Lofts and Grant School Lofts. Through adaptive reuse, these Pittsburgh-area school buildings have been converted...

Who’s the Right Landlord for Me?

4/1/2020

When you’re searching for a place to live, there are almost as many different types of landlords as there are apartments for rent. I would break them down into the following categories:Private owners – Own a few properties and just enjoy the extra rental income.PLUS SIDE: The rental process is probably fairly simple with less stringent credit and income requirements. MINUS SIDE: The owner may...

Working From Home Together

3/24/2020

“To walk a thorny road, we may cover its every inch with leather or we can make sandals.” -- Josh Waitzkin, The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of ExcellenceThis quote really hits home as we all struggle to get used to the new normal that the coronavirus has brought upon us all.Some of us are suddenly working from home, something we’ve never tried before.Others have been working home...

Is a meal kit delivery service for me?

3/6/2020

What’s the scoop on meal prep delivery services anyway?If you prefer a home-cooked meal to eating out all of the time, and you don’t have tons of time to spend cooking, then a meal kit service seems to be a perfect option. No need to hit the grocery store on your way home from work. And no tedious cutting and chopping. All of the ingredients are right there and all of the prep work is done for...

The Apartmental Apartment Search Checklist

1/3/2020

When looking for an apartment, as with any other life event, preparation is imperative. I’m surprised at the number of apartment-hunters I’ve toured who don’t have a list of questions to ask. Who don’t take notes during the tour. I suppose it’s possible they just have much better memories than I do? Most likely that’s not the case, though.I’m not sure such innocents understand that once they sign...