It's a good time to buy a home in Pittsburgh.

Why it matters: Though high mortgage rates are still sidelining many buyers, Pittsburgh home sales have one of the biggest discounts in the nation, according to a new Redfin report.

Zoom in: 62% of Pittsburgh metro area homes were sold below their asking price in 2025, according to the report.

• Of those sold below asking price, Pittsburgh's homes were discounted nearly 10%, the fourth highest rate of any metro in the country.
• The average discount for all Pittsburgh area home sales was 4.9%, the highest average discount of any metro outside Florida and Texas, according to the report.

Zoom out: Roughly 62% of homebuyers nationally last year paid less than the listing price, the highest share since 2019, Redfin data shows.

• Of homes sold below asking price nationally, they were discounted about 8%.
• The average discount for all national home sales was 3.8%.

What they're saying: Brian Teyssier, a local agent with REMAX, told Axios all of his sales this year have come under the asking price and none have gone over.

• One in Beaver County was lowered by $115,000 to try to make a sale, he said.
• "In the first quarter of 2026, we are seeing properties going about 5% to 10% below asking price."

State of play: Pittsburgh's median home price in January of this year was $229,000, the lowest of any region in the nation, according to a recent REMAX report.

Between the lines: That's a big reversal from the pandemic, when sellers didn't have to offer sweeteners because bidding wars sent prices soaring far above asking in many places.

What we're watching: Not all sellers have adjusted to the fact that demand has fallen since then, according to Redfin.

• "We are trying to cleanse ourselves of that crazy COVID market," Teyssier said, referencing high home sales in the region during the pandemic. "I think we are probably another four years away from when buyers and sellers get back to a normal understanding."

Reality check

The Tavern at Hyeholde, a new dining space at the nearly century-old Hyeholde Restaurant, is now open for reservations in Moon Township.

The big picture: Set in the property's historic carriage house, the Tavern offers a relaxed alternative to the main dining room. Dark wood interiors, low ceilings and cocktails by the fireplace aim to capture the feel of a classic European pub.

Dig in: Rooted in French-inspired cuisine, the Tavern offers shareable plates, seasonal dishes, and a rotating cocktail list offered at more accessible price points.

• Staples include smoked cod chowder ($14), lamb cassoulet with cranberry beans ($30), charcuterie and cheese boards ($17+), smoked olives ($10) and more.

The intrigue: The Tavern is serving a limited-time Lenten fish fry special each Friday through March 27 — a fish and chips sandwich with tempura cod, malt vinegar slaw and truffle chips, plus two house-brewed beers or two glasses of house red wine for $30.

If you go: The Tavern at Hyeholde is at 1516 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township. 4:30pm–9pm Tuesday–Saturday.

• Reservations are strongly encouraged. Select "Tavern" when booking.

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Friday

Pour your heart out with Sad Karaoke at Oakland's non-alc SAD BAR.

• 📍 3701 Forbes Ave., Oakland
• ⏰ 7pm
• 💰 Free to sing. Donations to Teetotal Initiative encouraged

Saturday

Sample over 150 local and craft brews, wines and spirits at the Pittsburgh Winter Beerfest.

• 📍 David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
• ⏰ Two sessions at 1pm and 7:30pm
• 💰 $68+

Connect with a variety of social clubs and hobby groups at the Pittsburgh Social Health Expo at Velum Fermentation.

• 📍 2120 Jane St., South Side
• ⏰ Noon-4pm
• 💰 Free! RSVP here

Register to jog in Cupid's Undie Run or support a runner's fundraiser benefiting neurofibromatosis research.

• 📍 Starts at McFaddens, 211 North Shore Drive
• ⏰ Noon-4pm. Run starts at 2pm
• 💰 $47 to register

Catch the Steel City Step Show — historically Black fraternities and sororities from across the country will compete for $1,000 and bragging rights.

• 📍 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland
• ⏰ 6:45pm
• 💰 $12

Sunday

Snap selfies with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at Trax Farm's Winter Wine Festival. It'll also stop in the North Shore and in Butler this weekend.

• 📍 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, Washington County
• ⏰ Noon-4pm
• 💰 $26. Advance tickets required