Rachel's Blog

A recent New York Post article promoted Ohiopyle PA as # 50 out of the best 100 spots to visit in Pennsylvania.  If you are visiting the SW Pennsylvania area be sure to make time to visit Ohiopyle. 

Ohiopyle offers biking, hiking, whitewater rafting and kayaking, fishing, and many other opportunities for family fun and adventure.  To find more information about the Ohiopyle PA area, events and Real Estate for sale, visit www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com

It is almost that time again!  The annual Over the Falls Festival in Ohiopyle PA will take place on August 22, 2009 in Ohiopyle PA.  Once per year the main Falls in Ohiopyle are open to competitors who wish to take the plunge.

For more information about this event or the Ohiopyle area visit www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com

If you are looking for Real Estate in the Ohiopyle Area give me a call or visit www.FayCoHomes.com to set up your own auto-notifier.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.  The Senate concurred this past weekend.

This bill includes a temporary, $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit which many believe will jump start the housing market and bring first time buyers off the sidelines. This $7500 tax credit would be available for any qualified purchase between April 8, 2008 and June 30, 2009. The credit is repayable over 15 years.

In addition to the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, H.R. 3221 includes FHA reform and FHA Foreclosure Rescue.  To see the full information on H.R. 3221 and how it can impact you click here

If you are a first time Home Buyer and would like to enlist my assistance in finding a home in the Southwest PA area give me a call or visit my website to search for homes at www.FayCoHomes.com.  As a Buyer Specialist, I can help you find the home of your dreams and use my skills to negotiate the best price and terms possible. 

RE/MAX Professionals
Rachel Agostini, REALTOR, Buyer Specialist
724-437-7539 office or 724-323-3974 direct

Join RE/MAX Professionals, Rachel Agostini, REALTOR, for a public Open house at 1015 Cross Creek Drive, Uniontown PA, 15401 today 1pm to 3 pm.  See more info at www.1015CrossCreekDrive.info

The Former Tara Hospital in Brownsville will Re-open as the new Brownsville Tri-County Hospital.  The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 10 am, July 31, 2008.

Uniontown Hospital continues progress on it's expansion.  The expansion includes a new emergency department to offer the most advanced care in the region, reconfiguration of outpatient services and a patient tower with private rooms.  Visit the official website to keep updated on the most current progress.  When I visited their employment section today I saw that there were approximately 69 employment opportunities!  This is great news for area job seekers.

If you are relocating to the Fayette County PA area and would like to enlist the help of a Buyer's Specialist, give me a call.  View hundreds of homes for sale on my website at www.FayCoHomes.com

When you visit Uniontown PA, you should be sure to make time to visit the George C. Marshall Memorial off Main Street at the 5 corners.  This Memorial is especially beautiful in the spring and summer months.  General George C Marshall was born in Uniontown PA on December 31, 1880.  He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his Marshall Plan which helped rebuild Europe after World War II. 

I just found out about the Coal and Coke Music Festival that is scheduled at Penn State, Eberly Campus on September 27, 2008.  There are some notable performers scheduled to appear including Harold Betters who is a native of Connellsville, in Fayette County PA.  His career has spanned over 4 decades.  Check out the website at www.CoalandCokeMusicFest.org for more information.

When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 10:00 am to dusk
Location: Penn State Fayette

This regional music festival will celebrate the music, arts and culture indigenous to the coal and coke region of SW Pennsylvania.  The festival is scheduled to offer a full day of musical entertainment of all kinds, as well as ethnic food of the region.

Fayette County PA Portfolio now has 84 members!  This new social networking site is a great way to stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones.  Similar in feel to the popular "MySpace" site, Fayette County PA Portfolio is on a smaller scale with similar features.  You can post your profile, add photos, video, music, blog, promote your business and more!  Visit www.FayettePort.com to find someone you may know.

I have compiled a list of local schools in the Fayette County PA area with links below to help anyone living in or moving to the area find this information fast and easy.  If you are moving to the Fayette County PA area and would like to enlist a Buyer's Agent to help with your home search give me a call.  I will be happy to give you a comprehensive Tour of the area as well as answer any questions that you may have.  Visit my website to search for hundreds of homes in the Fayette County PA area - www.FayCoHomes.com

Local Schools

Uniontown Area Schools

Albert Gallatin Area Schools

Connellsville Area Schools

Frazier Area Schools

Belle Vernon Area Schools

Brownsville Area Schools

Laurel Highlands Area Schools

Penn State Fayette - The Eberly Campus  

New baby at Pittsburgh Zoo

A new baby elephant was born early this morning at the Pittsburgh Zoo.  This is the second baby elephant that Pittsburgh Zoo has welcomed this year which is a rare occurrence.  If you are looking for a fun family day the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is definitely at the top of my pick list.  There is fun for the whole family.  Take a nice walk on the paved walking trails.  Enjoy a snack at the snack bar.  Visit up close and personal with the Kangaroos!  No matter which animal is your favorite the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is sure to make you smile.