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House of the Week: A Soulful Home in Troy Hill

This home is a perfect blend of historic originality and modern chic.
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2034 Eggers Street Pittsburgh (Troy Hill), 15212 Presented by Darla K. Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Nestled on a quiet dead-end street in the Troy Hill neighborhood you’ll find 2034 Eggers Street — a perfect blend of historic originality and modern chic. In addition to newer mechanicals, exterior, roof, windows, appliances and a custom deck (all in 2019),…

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A Rare Sears “Kit House” Goes On The Market

In the pre-Amazon era, you could still order some pretty unique things via the mail, including an entire house — such as this one in Richland.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY AMY GARBARK While container homes and prefabricated housing units are often touted as an innovative trend, the concept of a kit home is nothing new.  During the first half of the 20th century, Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold 75,000 home kits by mail. Ranging from quaint Cape Cods to grand Colonials, aspiring homeowners could flip through hundreds of…

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House of the Week: A Meticulously Designed Downtown Residence

This space combines style and functionality while exuding sophistication.
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350 Oliver Ave 1002 Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Max Hofmann Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Step into luxury with this meticulously upgraded residence that combines style and functionality. The lavish features include upgraded shower tiles, granite countertops and a spacious double master closet for added convenience. Enjoy optimal privacy with upgraded blackout blinds in the bedrooms, while a…

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Four-Legged Friends (And Their Humans) Will Love This Home’s Catio

The solidly built, four-bedroom home in Forest Hills has a lot of flexible space.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES As soon as Abby and A.J. Kuftic first walked into their Forest Hills home four years ago, they knew it was going to be just the right spot for their young family.  “It was clear that the space was welcoming and flexible for whatever we wanted it to be, particularly having enough extra rooms for homeschooling…

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House of the Week: An Immediate Occupancy, Custom Colonial in Upper St. Clair

This home is featured in the April edition of American Dream TV Selling Pittsburgh.
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2615 Rossmoor Drive Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Roxane Agostinelli Keller Williams This home is being featured in the April edition of ADTV (American Dream TV) Selling Pittsburgh! This amazing space is an immediate occupancy, custom colonial large enough for a multi-generational family in the No. 1 school district of Upper St. Clair and sought-after Streams Elementary. One…

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Times Change, But Memories Have Lasted A Lifetime In This Victorian

Sisters Karen McKee and Susan Bursby thoughtfully updated their spacious childhood home in Bellevue.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY GENE YUGER For sisters Karen McKee and Susan Bursby, the home at 419 Forest Ave. in Bellevue has always been more than just a house.  Bought by their parents in 1989, it was chosen because it was the perfect gathering spot for their large family.  “It certainly wasn’t a cookie-cutter home from the 1950s or ‘60s,” says McKee….

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House of the Week: A Luxurious Home in Pine Township With an Outdoor Waterfall, Fire Pit and Gazebo

This property's wooded paradise makes it as unique outside as it is inside.
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418 Heights Drive Pine Township – Nal, PA 15044 Presented by Deborah Kane Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Step into luxury through this home’s two-story foyer adorned with a dazzling chandelier, palladium windows and a grand staircase! The formal living room features a cove ceiling, hardwood floors and crown moldings. Entertain in style in the formal dining room with a…

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Heather Abraham’s House is The Talk (of) Pittsburgh

The television host and her husband, Frank Trabucco, began their family in this remodeled, three-bedroom home on Mount Washington.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY ROSEANNE R. MARTIN, PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY When Heather Abraham, the popular host of KDKA-TV’s “Talk Pittsburgh” and co-host of “Pittsburgh Today Live,” first stepped into 239 Olympia St. on Mount Washington, she had a feeling it would play a significant role in her life.  “I remember walking into this home and getting goosebumps,” she says. “It was…

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House of the Week: A Professionally-Decorated Luxury Home in Lawrenceville with City Views

This property features front and back rooftop decks complete with a built-in grill and outdoor fire pit.
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4707 Hatfield St. Lawrenceville, PA 15201 Presented by Colleen Anthony Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Built in 2015, this professionally-decorated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath luxury home in the heart of Lawrenceville features both front and back rooftop decks. Enjoy city views and rare amenities, including a built-in grill and outdoor fire pit. The bonus, upper game room includes a coffee bar area…

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This is a Classic Squirrel Hill North Beauty — With Every Modern Amenity

After 20 years of living in the seven-bedroom, Georgian-style home, a local design duo is ready to share their masterpiece with a new family.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES After more than 20 years at 5321 Wilkins Ave., a local couple known for their good taste is moving on to their next project.  The duo, who own a nationally recognized, award-winning design firm, has renovated every inch of the 6,000-square-foot home in their two decades there.  “They called it the greenhouse because the yard was…

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Best of Design 2024: An Expert Renovation in Sewickley

The top-to-bottom renovation in Sewickley’s historical district returned a choppy duplex to its former glory while incorporating design elements necessary for today’s families. 
Meg St-Esprit,

BEFORE RENOVATION When Dr. Kelly Close bought her Sewickley home in 2020, she knew it would need a major renovation to work for their family. At the time, the house was a duplex, but it was once a single-family residence. Before everything was shuffled around to create two units, the building also had an expansive front porch. “I wanted to…

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This Classic Highland Park Home Has An Unusual Addition

Two architectural styles are melded together in the updated, four-bedroom home, which is within walking distance of Highland Park and the reservoir.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY ROSEANNE MARTIN/PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY The current owners of 6338 Bryant St. in Highland Park were instantly captivated by its unique facade, which includes a two-story addition that is all clean lines and huge windows, when looking for a new home for their growing family in 2020.  “The house was a really cool mix of new and old….

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House of the Week: An Open-Concept Benjamin Marcus Home in Peters Township

This home features a floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace in the great room.
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374 Buckingham Dr Peters Township, PA 15367 Presented by Jen Schalk Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This spectacular 6-bedroom home in the Hamlet of Springdale neighborhood is loaded with beautiful craftsmanship and details that Benjamin Marcus homes are known for. 10′ ceilings and a wall of windows welcome you upon entering and lend to the spaciousness of this open-concept home….

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This Roomy Tudor Has Witnessed More Than a Century of Life in Brighton Heights

Located in a walkable neighborhood, the five-bedroom house is also convenient to Downtown.
Meg St-Esprit,

  PHOTOS BY MICAH BURNS OF FLY OVER PROPERTIES Associate broker Jessica Baker of Achieve Realty has sold many homes in the Pittsburgh area, but when it comes to 1009 Davis Ave., she’s also selling the Brighton Heights neighborhood — because she loves it that much.  “I have lived in Brighton Heights for 14 years,” she says.  Some of the…

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House of the Week: Downtown Penthouse Condominium with Two Floors of Living Space

This top-floor unit covers more than 11,000 square feet.
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550 Market Street #22 & 23 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Richard Charles RE/MAX South This incredible penthouse occupies the top two floors of the exclusive, sought-after building connected to the Fairmont Hotel. Take in the panoramic views of the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline, PNC Park and Market Square from the expansive wall of glass. Access to this sophisticated penthouse is…

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House of the Week: Luxury Mount Washington Condominium with Breathtaking Skyline Views

This 16th-floor unit features two balconies and two assigned garage spaces.
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1 Trimont Lane 1600A Mt. Washington, PA 15211 Presented by Alicia DiGianvincenzo Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to the Trimont, where luxury and panoramic spectacle intertwine. A visual symphony, this stunning condominium on the 16th floor contains two bedrooms and two full baths. Setting the stage for magnificent city views, two balconies overlook a backdrop of twinkling lights and…

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This is the Perfect Little Starter Home — Or Investment Property

While the two-bedroom home on Mount Washington needed a top-to-bottom remodel, the next owners will inherit peace of mind.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL POHLOT When Oren Jackson and his business partner, Avi Harow, first stumbled across the home located at 11 East Sycamore St. on Mount Washington, it needed a great deal of work — but they saw its potential.  Long interested in investing in short-term rentals, the pair bought the home and began renovations that would increase the property’s…

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This Colorful Pittsburgh House Comes With a Priceless View

This three-bedroom home atop Mount Washington has a stellar view of Downtown from its two-story deck.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY FLY OVER PROPERTIES There are many reasons to fall in love with 85 Wyoming St., but the view of Downtown tops the list.  Located atop Mount Washington, this 1900s-era home holds the keys to one of the most unique vantage points of Pittsburgh’s iconic skyline.  “It really is a different angle than you typically see from Mount Washington….

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House of the Week: Brick Colonial in Schenley Farms

This large home includes a detached garage with driveway parking.
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4305 Centre Schenley Farms, PA 15213 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This stunning home is located in the historic district of Schenley Farms. On the first floor is a welcoming vestibule with coat closets that open into three full floors of living space plus a bonus level.  The living room features hardwood floors, a beautiful…

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Ever Dream of Living in a Classic Firehouse?

Built in the 1800s, the South Side building contains a home and an art studio, but it’s zoned for endless possibilities.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINKSI, MMHJ IMAGES Nancy Wells says she didn’t plan to buy a firehouse built in 1884 on Pittsburgh’s South Side, but once she stumbled across 900 Bingham St., she couldn’t get it out of her mind.  As a local landlord, Wells often headed to the South Side to meet with an appliance vendor. On a routine trip…

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How Pittsburgh Remodeling Company Helps Century-Old Houses Stand the Test of Time

J. Francis Company, LLC has transformed hundreds of historic homes in Pittsburgh by marrying modern functionality with the timelessness of century-old residences.
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KITCHEN BEFORE (PHOTOS BY MIMI LYONS & AFTER (PHOTOS BY STEVEN DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY) Mimi Lyons and her husband, Scott Martinelli, had been looking for an investment property for a long time before they finally decided on a five-bedroom, century-old fixer-upper in the heart of Shadyside. Shortly after closing on the house, a new search began—they needed a design-build firm that…

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House of the Week: Stunning Colonial Estate in Fox Chapel

This massive home is located on more than 3.5 acres.
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301 Fairview Road Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Max Hofmann Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This timeless colonial consists of just over 7,600 square feet of living space and is situated on 3.82 private acres in the Fox Chapel Area School District. The first floor consists of exceptionally large rooms, copious natural light and elevated ceilings with recessed lighting…

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Places We Love: The Jimmy Stewart Museum

The Jimmy Stewart Museum, a charming destination in Indiana, Pa., keeps the memory of the Hollywood legend alive — and keeps his films rolling.
Sean Collier, Photos by Huck Beard,

Indiana, Pennsylvania native Jimmy Stewart gave us more iconic performances than just about any actor — in his era or any other. He’s George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” still the most heartfelt and powerful holiday film. He’s Scottie Ferguson in “Vertigo,” often called the greatest film ever made. He won his Oscar for “The Philadelphia Story.” And he…

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Did a Hollywood Screen Legend Tap His Toes Here?

The owners of this well-maintained Regent Square home have a plaque claiming Gene Kelly once danced there.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS BY JEFF MUSCHAR PHOTOGRAPHY Talking about the home at 701 S. Braddock Ave. evokes both joy and wistfulness for Merrily Swoboda and Jeff Lesak.  After moving from rural Bedford County in 2019 in search of a walkable and friendly community, the couple found exactly what they were looking for in Regent Square.  “It was hard for us to leave…