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July 2025 Edition | Powered by Freedom Property Advantage
A Note from the Team
“In investing, what’s comfortable is rarely profitable.”
— Robert Arnott
We’ve hit the halfway mark of 2025—and Pittsburgh’s real estate landscape is evolving fast. While national headlines point to volatility, more granular data shows opportunity for investors who dig deeper.
This month, we’re breaking down what’s really happening—from shifting tenant preferences to hidden cost pressures like insurance hikes. Whether you’re optimizing your current assets or lining up deals for Q4, precision matters more than ever.
Let’s refine your strategies and put smart insight to work for your growing portfolio.
— The Team at Freedom Property Advantage
Market Pulse- July 2025
Your Mid-Year Rental Checkup
Suburban Strength, City Equilibrium: Renters continue moving into suburbs like Castle Shannon, Robinson, and Ross Township, while core neighborhoods such as East Liberty and Lawrenceville remain stable.
Leasing has Slowed a Bit: Homes are sitting a bit longer with rents down $5 from the beginning of the year.
Pittsburgh Rent Averages: Pittsburgh’s average rent is now around $1,500/month as of June 2025.
Insurance Premium Surges: Property insurance is rising—Pennsylvania homeowners pay an average of $1,255/year for standard policies (~$105/month). Premiums have increased 44% in PA between 2021–2024
For more information- check out these links:
Pittsburgh Average Rental Rates
Insurance Premium Information
Our Take: While still in prime leasing months, now’s the time to try and push modest rate bumps while keeping an eye on leasing metrics—all while adjusting underwriting assumptions for increased insurance costs and slower lease turnovers in certain units.
Investor’s Edge: Mid-Year Strategy Reset
3 Moves to Make Before Fall
Re-run all cash-flow models to reflect rising insurance, taxes, and material costs.
Refresh your vendor network before Q4 capacity crunch.
Line up fall deals now—get pre-approved and polish your buy box.
Want a free portfolio review or underwriting check? Just reply—we’ve got your back.
Data to Watch: Tenant Trends
Wisdom from the leasing floor:
Privacy and parking are now stronger selling points than high-end finishes.
Units with storage/flex spaces are performing better.
Pet-friendly listings with outdoor space are leasing faster than non-pet options.
Tip: Market to lifestyle—“quiet entry,” “parking included,” “home office nook” convert more than “granite countertops.”
Health, Wealth & Life
Avoiding Summer Burnout
Some practices we’ve found helpful:
Keep your WHY in sight for inspiration and energy. Whether it is your goals, a vision board, or your mission statement. Stepping out of the day- to-day to remember what is at the route of what you do, provides a strong boost of energy and reminds you it is a journey not a destination!
Schedule deep work blocks for high return work, not just to dos.
(Rory Vaden’s - Procrastinate on Purpose, is a great book on this!)
Use tools like Notion or apps like Zero to track goals and habits.
Tune into The Game w/ Alex Hormozi or The Greg McKeown Podcast (Essentialism) for focus and systems inspiration
Action step: Automate, delegate, or remove one admin process this month.
Freedom In Action!
This July, our clients are:
Locking in yearly lease renewals in with minimal incentives
Securing off-market triplexes in Mt. Oliver with projected 10%+ CoC returns
Stabilizing previously self-managed duplexes in Sharpsburg within 45 days of onboarding
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Manage efficiently
Scale sustainably
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Thanks for reading.
Stay sharp. Stay strategic. Stay free.
The Freedom Property Advantage Team
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