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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.”
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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…

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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.
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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,…

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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.
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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…

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

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

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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.
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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…

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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.
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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…

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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.
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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….

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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.
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  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…

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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.
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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…

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Diversity, Friendship, Community on Tap at Manchester Home & Garden Tour

Featuring 11 dynamic properties, the annual event returns for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.
Tanya Babbar,

PHOTOS MANCHESTER HISTORIC SOCIETY When Julie Kaigler moved to Manchester in 2019 with her husband, Will, they were starting a new chapter of their lives. With their children now grown, the couple fell in love with a more than century-old house in the historic North Side neighborhood — despite the fact that it was on the verge of crumbling. The…

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This Couple Planted Seeds of Love — Literally and Figuratively — at Their Wedding

Hannah Bair and Jesse Hershberger said their vows while planting a tree to grow with their love.
Megan Trotter,

PHOTOS BY PORTRAITS BY PEYTON SUZANNE Planting seeds of love is a good metaphor for a relationship’s beginning, but Hannah Bair and Jesse Hershberger took things one step further. For their Sept. 10, 2022, wedding, the couple planted a tree and declared their vows to each other on the four acres of land they own locally. “I want years and…

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House of the Week: Upper St. Clair Stunner Has Luxe Finishes, Custom Features

This 4-bedroom brick home features a circular home office and sunroom, marble fireplace, large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and a custom three-car garage.
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2513 Heartwood Drive Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Melissa Palmer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This 4-bedroom stunner includes 12-foot coffered ceilings in the entry that boasts the home’s designer details. A marble fireplace flanks the living room that opens into a circular home office with two custom pocket doors and built-in bookshelves. Another fireplace is located in…

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Restored Aurelia Street Home is Filled with Old-Fashioned Grace and Luxury Touches

The thoughtfully renovated Victorian in Shadyside has five bedrooms alongside upgraded amenities.
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NYSB Construction business partners Mike Edwards and Ryan Klimovich have a passion for renovating and restoring old Pittsburgh homes; among the finest of them is 6354 Aurelia St.  The partners recently spent eight months restoring the Shadyside Victorian to perfection. Built in 1906, the home is one of six identical houses lined up side-by-side on the one-way block. The five-bedroom,…

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House of the Week: Colonial Farmhouse is Full of Old-World Charm

This 3-bedroom home includes a wood-burning fireplace, lots of natural light and an expansive barn complete with a 1-bedroom apartment.
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280 Barron Road Ligonier, PA 15658 Presented by Donna Tidwell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This Colonial farmhouse sits on more than 5 acres of land, surrounded by majestic trees that add to the character and beauty of this historic farm. The home, originally built in 1834, features a spacious foyer leading into the living room and adjacent to…

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House of the Week: Live in the Lap of Luxury in This Downtown Penthouse

This 5-bedroom condo features an open concept design, built-in coffee station, wet bar and extensive rooftop terrace complete with pet recreation and washing areas.
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350 Oliver Ave. 1508 Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Eileen Lusk Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This elegant 5-bedroom penthouse is located in Pittsburgh’s Lumière building and features an open-concept design. A NanaWall in the great room brings the outdoors inside. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the homeowners a breathtaking view of the city and Mellon Park. A gourmet kitchen features…

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Could Opportunity Knock Again With This Charming Dormont Home?

Maggie Kucera became a homeowner at 28 when she purchased the century-old, Craftsman-style home.
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PHOTOS BY ALEXIS FATALSKY When friends decided to sell their Dormont home, Maggie Kucera saw it as an opportunity to own her own home before she reached the age of 30. At the time, Kucera was living in Shadyside, but couldn’t afford to purchase a home there.  “Dormont was much more affordable,” she says. “I remember being thrilled that I…

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House of the Week: Sleek Meets Spacious in This Fox Chapel Abode

The five-bedroom SmartHome features radiant heat flooring on the lower levels, 127 windows, a full wine fridge and a game room with a wet bar.
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409 Fox Chapel Road Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This new 5,700-square-foot sleek SmartHome was designed by Lindal Cedar Custom Homes and architect Aris Gorges. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house sits on more than 2 acres. It features a massive built-in white oak bookcase, radiant heat flooring on the lower levels, 127…
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You’ll Find Conveniences Everywhere With This Squirrel Hill North Condo

Nestled against Chatham University, the two-bedroom unit has easy access to the city neighborhood’s upscale shops, restaurants and public transportation.
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VIRTUALLY STAGED PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS Hidden by mature trees, the two-bedroom, two-bath unit that’s part of a complex nestled on the edge of Chatham University on a private lane in Squirrel Hill North also has the good fortune of the campus’ lush greenspace as its backyard. Kimberly Dobbins first saw 146 N. Woodland Road in 1991 while attending…

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Clever, Customized Details Make This Outdoor Space Perfect for The Entire Family

Meghan McDermott, owner of Blue and Blanc Design, took on the tall task of creating the perfect outdoor space for a very discerning client — herself.
April Johnston,

PHOTOS BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY Late last summer, Meghan McDermott stepped onto her covered patio and peered at the backyard with a feeling that landed somewhere between dread and excitement. The renovation of her family’s six-bedroom, red-brick Colonial in Upper St. Clair was stretching into its 15th month — with all the noise, dust and disruption that entails — and…

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House Of The Week: A Breathtaking Sewickley Heights Masterpiece

This 4-bedroom home – designed by a world-renowned architect – features French doors, an eat-in gourmet kitchen and an in-ground pool.
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898 Persimmon Road Sewickley Heights, PA 15143 Presented by Molly Howard Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This 4-bedroom masterpiece was designed by world-renowned architect Benno Janssen. The sprawling home sits on more than five acres of property and features an elegant hallway flanked by French doors and arched windows. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features high-end appliances, a large island and plenty of…

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When a Wedding Photographer Gets Married, You Get an Epic Day

Derek Dibrell of Chase Images and Laura Phillipsie had a number of memorable details on their wedding day, including being married on a rooftop under a floral arch that perfectly framed the city they love.
Lauren Davidson,

PHOTOS BY JOEY KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHY On Sept. 2, 2022, Derek Dibrell and Laura Phillipsie were married nearly six years to the day they met. They were married at Over Eden on the rooftop of the Tryp Hotel in Lawrenceville, just a few blocks from the site of their first date, Round Corner Cantina, which is also a short distance away…

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Here’s Your Chance to Own an “Artistic” Homebuilder’s House

The six-bedroom property in Marshall includes a one-bedroom apartment, a wine cellar and a Pilates studio.
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If you’ve ever wondered what a homebuilder’s personal residence is like, look no further than 310 Mingo Road in Marshall.   Mel Wann — a premier custom home builder who dominated the Pittsburgh market in the 1980s and ‘90s, built the luxe — 9,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, 6½ bathroom home in 1989. He went on to enter the home, which sits on more…

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House of the Week: Charming Oasis in the Heart of Squirrel Hill

This 7-bedroom beauty includes the perfect back porch for a barbecue, eat-in kitchen, stained-glass windows and a master bathroom with heated floors.
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6606 Northumberland St. Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Sherri Mayer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services The perfect porch is ready for summertime living! If you want to have a barbecue, head out to the rear deck of this 7-bedroom beauty in Squirrel Hill. Exquisite stained-glass windows and pocket doors add to this home’s charm. An eat-in kitchen, formal dining…