This Historical Home in Dormont Has Only Changed Hands Once in Over 100 Years

The next owner will inherit both beautiful historical details and modern updates.

PHOTOS COURTESY PITTSBURGH PHOTO COMPANY AND CUPP MEDIA The stately house situated at 2740 Glenmore Avenue in Dormont has a long and storied history — one that Heather Schmidt Bresnahan has been carefully researching. She inherited the home from her lifelong friend, Charles Fenner, after he died last summer.  “He was 87, and he passed on July 4, which I…

“I Do” Circa 1982 Was a Gnarly Styled Shoot with Rad Ski Lodge Vibes

A Pittsburgh-area wedding professional and photographer hosted an ’80s-inspired styled photoshoot to showcase Ohiopyle Weddings and provide inspiration to brides looking to go a little retro.

PHOTO BY MILLIS MEMORIES Eight photographers. One wedding shoot. To showcase the grandeur of the Laurel Highlands — and the possibilities for couples looking to elope there — Lanie Greenbaum of Ohiopyle Weddings gathered eight (mostly local) photographers to create eight distinct styled shoots. The theme was: “I Do” Circa 1982, inspired by ’80s ski lodge aesthetic, perfect for anyone…

Hot Property: This Bungalow Near Aspinwall Feels Like a Treehouse with River Views

With a walkable location and an expansive outdoor space, the home is a little suburban oasis.

PHOTOS BY MICAH BURNS, FLYOVER PROPERTIES When realtor Hannah Krause bought a treehouse-like home in O’Hara, steps away from Aspinwall, in 2016, she intended to use it as a rental property. The house had good bones and just needed a few cosmetic updates; the location, though, could not be beat.  Perched above the Allegheny River, the house has unrivaled sunsets,…

House of the Week: Mister Rogers’ Former Retreat In Unity Township

Pittsburgh's beloved neighbor enjoyed getaways in this 6-bedroom, 4-bath home on 42 acres near Latrobe.

326 Old Orchard Lane Unity Township, PA 15650 Presented by Kelly Cheponis and Geoff Smathers Howard Hanna Real Estate Services “The Evergreens” served as a summer retreat for Fred Rogers and his family. A tree-lined drive welcomes you to this updated home. Its original charm has been preserved with hardwood floors throughout. A stone fireplace in the living room and a second in…

Hot Property: Modern Design Makes This Home a Standout in Historical East Liberty

This Energy Star-certified home’s rooftop deck and expansive windows bring the vibrancy of the surrounding neighborhood right inside.

PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES In a sea of historical character homes, this new build in the heart of East Liberty is a stand out.  When Christian and Betsy Yates bought their home just a few years ago, they invested in the community and their neighbors. They had no reason to leave the area they loved — except for family.  The…

Property of the Week: Mixed-Use Building in West End Village

There is approximately 7,500 square feet of office space plus parking for six or more vehicles on site.

510 S MAIN STREET PITTSBURGH (WEST END VILLAGE) 15220 Presented by Kelly Frey Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This gorgeous flex-use building, with a stone facade and on-site parking for six, checks all the boxes.  510 S Main is just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, the North Shore, the South Side and major interstates. Zoned LNC, 510 S. Main could…

Hot Property: This Regent Square Home is a Pittsburgh City-Dweller’s Dream

A two-car garage, plentiful bathrooms, careful updates and access to all of the city’s amenities make the LaClair Avenue home a rare gem.

PHOTOS BY FLY OVER PROPERTIES While Arlene Tessmer did not expect to be leaving her beloved Regent Square home so soon after buying it, she is excited for whoever gets to enjoy it next.  “I want them to find a sense of community and belonging,” she says.  That’s just what she discovered while living at 1434 LaClair Avenue, which she…

House of the Week: A Sprawling Fox Chapel Home Filled With Natural Light

This 4-bedroom home features built-in bookshelves, a breakfast room, game room and gym.

107 Nantucket Drive Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Trudy Ward Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Sleek and modern describe this new 4-bedroom home that sits on 3.44 acres in Fox Chapel. An open-concept design and walls of windows bathe the space in natural light. Built-in illuminated bookshelves, an elegant living room with a log-burning fireplace, a breakfast room, kitchen…

Hot Property: This Downtown Condo Offers Luxury Living in the Heart of the City

Floor-to-ceiling windows along bustling Liberty Avenue mean the next owner can be as nebby as they want.

  PHOTOS BY ED ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY While most Pittsburgh residents don’t typically think about living in the heart of Downtown, there are almost 5,000 residents who call the neighborhood home. With this amenity-filled new listing from Howard Hanna, one special buyer could add themselves to that number. Located at 951 Liberty Ave. on the edge of the Cultural District, Keystone Lofts…

How TK Construction Put the “Steel City” in A Downtown Pittsburgh Renovation

The company helped transform a crumbling commercial property into an urban, contemporary home in the middle of the Golden Triangle.

PHOTOS BY FULL CIRCLE MEDIA A Pittsburgh couple who wanted to trade loft living for something more spacious opted to skip the suburbs and create their ideal home in the middle of all the city has to offer. Their vision led to the transformation of a dilapidated commercial property Downtown into a three-story contemporary home that now boasts a two-story…

House of the Week: Historic, Estate-Like Home in Point Breeze

The six-bedroom home comes with a pool and a guest house.

1129 Beechwood Blvd. Point Breeze, PA 15206 Presented by Mollie Hanna Lang Howard Hanna Real Estate Services With its exquisite design details, estate-like property, inviting pool, and large guest house, this historic home provides a harmonious blend of history, luxury, and incredible privacy. The architectural charm of this home is showcased through the intricate craftsmanship, ornate moldings, and exquisite woodwork….

These Owners are Hoping a Family Buys Their Picturesque Home in Oakmont

Less than a mile from Oakmont Country Club, the Center-Hall Colonial is made for entertaining.

Pittsburgh is where Drs. Maureen and Leo Bidula may have come to begin their professional careers, but it was upon visiting Oakmont for the first time where they had an epiphany.  “We decided right then it’s the place you never want to leave,” Maureen says.  They found their perfect home, a Center-Hall Colonial at 118 Oak Glen Drive. Less than…

House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Fox Chapel

This spacious home includes five bedrooms and six full baths.

3 Westmoreland Farms Ln Fox Chapel, Pa 15215 Presented by Stephanie Veenis Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This spacious home defies the ordinary in style and space. Open living space for great room activities, formal dining, playroom area, and a kitchen fit for everyday life and whatever the caterer needs. Enjoy the outdoor grilling directly from the kitchen eat-in area….

The “Little Purple Bungalow” Was There For Its Owner When She Needed It Most

It’s impossible to miss the purple-painted exterior and murals of the bungalow along Route 8 in Richland.

Sometimes a Hot Property isn’t one that’s torn from the pages of a magazine, but it’s the right house for the right time.    That’s the story of the “Little Purple Bungalow” north of Pittsburgh in Richland; the house at 6051 William Flinn Highway crossed paths with Sherri Spagnolli five years ago, when her life was in transition.  “I was going…

House of the Week: Sprawling McMurray Estate Offers Plenty of Privacy, Stunning Views

This 3-bedroom home features an abundance of natural light, private patios, an expansive front porch and finished game room.

267 Thompsonville Road McMurray, PA 15317 Presented by Joanne Bates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This 3-bedroom abode sits on 10 usable acres and includes a 6-stall barn. Relax on the 57-by-11-foot porch, lie in the hammock or peek through the walls of windows to enjoy the lush landscaping, apple trees and stunning views. The living and dining rooms…

This Glamorous Pittsburgh Wedding Was Straight Out of the 20s

This bride and groom had fun creating an experience for their guests with intricate details evoking “The Great Gatsby.”

PHOTOS BY WILD NATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY For Heather Dean and Carmen Connolly, a wedding inspired by the Roaring ’20s just made sense.  After growing up in the same town and attending the same grade school, Heather and Carmen’s paths finally crossed in 2019 at their local saloon. After they dated for two years, Carmen popped the question during an intimate walk…

This Mount Washington Townhouse has it All — Including a Killer View

Beyond its view of Pittsburgh’s skyline, the three-level, custom home boasts luxury bathrooms and an elevator.

PHOTOS COURTESY HOWARD HANNA When Melissa Sommers moved four years ago from Colorado to Pittsburgh, she had no idea she would be falling in love — with the city. “I travel a lot with work and I have traveled everywhere, even internationally,” she says. “It just blew me away how beautiful this city is.” She and her agent, Lynne Bingham,…

House of the Week: Sleek New Home on Spacious Lot in Pine Township

This 6-bedroom home features a two-story family room with two-story stone fireplace, modern appliances, spacious closets and finished game room with full kitchen.

109 Serenity Lane, Pine Township, PA 15044 Presented by Dina Spagnolo Howard Hanna Real Estate Services A sleek open-concept design unifies the living space and creates an easy flow throughout this 6-bedroom Spagnolo Custom Home beauty. The two-story family room is flanked by a wall of windows for scenic views, along with a two-story stone fireplace. Modern appliances and two…

There’s No Need to Update This Well-Priced Ranch in Penn Hills

The four-bedroom home recently received a farmhouse-chic makeover.

After 14 years as a rental, a renovated ranch in Penn Hills is ready for permanent residents.  Real estate agent April Bartley has managed the four-bedroom, 2,500 square-foot property at 103 Long Road as a rental for years. She recently listed the home for $324,999 (MLS#1603760, howardhanna.com). It is open by appointment.  Bartley says she advised the owner on picking…

House of the Week: Secluded New Florence Farm House Sits On 37+ Acres

The 3-bedroom estate is flanked by wood and stone and features spacious rooms, heated floors and a large barn with second-floor workshop.

214 Kuhns Lane New Florence, PA 15944 Presented by Donna Tidwell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This 3-bedroom, 4-bath secluded estate sits on more than 37 level acres, offering the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty and modern comforts. The expansive living room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace as its centerpiece and opens into the dining area. Brand new…

Good Schools and Nice Neighborhood? Check and Check in Mt. Lebanon

The sunny, four-bedroom, multi-level home is on a tree-lined street with sidewalks.

The most important amenity Min Leamon and her husband, Steven, were looking for when they moved to Pittsburgh seven years ago was a good school district. They found that — and so much more —in Mt. Lebanon. “We came from Wilmington Island, Georgia,” Min says. “We chose several areas to focus on and were drawn to Mt. Lebanon because the…

House of the Week: Mt. Lebanon Home Has Lions and Light

This 4-bedroom home features oversized windows for lots of natural light, ample closet space, a family room with built-in media center and a large covered porch perfect for entertaining.

83 Woodland Drive Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 Presented by Michele Belice Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This charming 4-bedroom home is located in the Hoodridge development and greets visitors with stone lions, a wide stone stairway and Rosetta Belvedere retaining wall. The gracious living room is bathed in natural light by the oversized windows and flanked by a marble fireplace….

This Handsome Stone Manor in Highland Park Has a Very Pittsburgh Story

Before being completely restored into a single-family home, the seven-bedroom property had been subdivided into three apartment units.

  PHOTOS COURTESY EXPOSURE IT REAL ESTATE MEDIA Beth Littleton got her first glimpse of her home-to-be in Highland Park via video from a Sony Camcorder.  The year was 2001, and Littleton was living in Virginia and expecting her second baby, when her then-husband, Chris Schunn, accepted a job as a professor with the University of Pittsburgh. He went to…

House of the Week: A Spacious Abode in Pine Township

This 6-bedroom home features a chef's kitchen perfect for entertaining, ample work space, two Bluestone patios, lower-level game room and walk-up wet bar.

253 Whetherburn Drive Pine Township, PA 15090 Presented by Linda Honeywill Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This spacious, one-owner home is located in the North Park Manor development. The six-bedroom house sits on nearly 1 acre on a Pine Township cul-de-sac. Some features include a two-story foyer with curved staircase, a rear staircase leading to the family room and…