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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.
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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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Weddings

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…

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Ready to Dive into This Shaler Home with a Picture Perfect Pool?

The four-bedroom, stone ranch has been updated from top to bottom.
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  PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS While Mary Lee and Bruno Conicella loved the four-bedroom, stone ranch at 1605 Burchfield Road in Shaler, it was the recently installed in-ground pool that sealed the deal for the couple when they viewed it for the first time 34 years ago.  “Our two children are both in their 30s now, but when they…

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Whatever Happened to the Spaceship/Beach Pad House that Went Viral?

Three years after it caused a sensation online, the unusual property in Plum went back on the market.
Jessica Sinichak,

PHOTOS BY CANDIDLY YOURS At the beginning of the pandemic, there were a lot of quirky moments (remember toilet paper rationing?) that made people laugh instead of cry as they adjusted to lockdown; Netflix’s “Tiger King” ruled the airwaves, goofy dances were just starting to go viral on TikTok — and, for a nanosecond, a little house in Plum was…

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Fore! Life’s a Breeze Living on the Greens in Cecil

The well-appointed, three-bedroom townhouse overlooks the 8th hole on Southpointe’s golf course.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

There are lots of reasons to love living on a golf course besides golfing — just ask Patricia DelGadillo and her husband, Alejandro Barretto. After selling their Downtown condo in 2021, the couple moved to 130 Fairway Landings Drive, a three-bedroom, 2½ bathroom townhouse overlooking the 8th hole on Southpointe’s golf course.  “The view is gorgeous, we can see the…

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House of the Week: A Modern Farmhouse Masterpiece

This 6-bedroom home features a master bedroom with its own coffee bar, a massive kitchen and an outdoor pavilion perfect for entertaining.
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1024 Goldeneye Drive Baden, PA 15005 Presented by Angela Hoying Pulkowski Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This custom-built 6-bedroom Kent Koch home is located in the Mallard Pond development. A custom black-and-white staircase greets visitors leading to the two-story foyer. The massive kitchen is complete with custom cabinets with dual islands, Thermador stainless appliances, four sinks, and a pantry….

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Smitten With Smithton: What’s Behind The Revival of This Historic Spot?

Trekkers on the Great Allegheny Passage are bringing new life to this historical borough that lost half of its population over the last century.
Grant Segall, Photos by Huck Beard,

From the Smithton Beach stop on the Great Allegheny Passage, it’s hard to make out Smithton Borough. The hamlet lies past a steep bridge across the tree-lined Youghiogheny River. Most bicyclists and hikers only notice a new trailside sign touting Smithton and old signs warning, “Cross Bridge Cautiously.” But if you do cross the bridge, you’ll find a historical borough…

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House of the Week: Luxury Penthouse Condo in Lawrenceville

The location of this two-bedroom unit puts Lawrenceville at your fingertips.
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3809 Liberty Avenue, #402 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Presented by Christian Musuraca Howard Hanna Real Estate Services   This luxurious, expansive 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo features 14-foot-high ceilings, an open living concept with a gourmet kitchen and island, a distinct dining area, and a spacious master bedroom with double vanity sinks, and a huge walk-in closet. At a little over 1770 square…

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This is the Kind of Neighborhood Where the Homeowners Become Family

Houses like the five-bedroom, brick house on Woodwell Street in Squirrel Hill North rarely become available.
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PHOTOS COURTESY STEEL CITY VISUALS Tucked away in Squirrel Hill North on a street just one city block long, 6625 Woodwell Street is the kind of home that rarely makes it to market.  The families who live in these homes rarely move; when they do, a close relative or friend usually scoops it up.  Which is why Dan Klionsky and…

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House of the Week: Completely Renovated Beauty in Beaver

This three-bedroom home includes a deck, fenced-in yard and two-car garage.
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135 Dravo Avenue Beaver, PA 15009 Presented by Mary Briancesco Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Upon arrival, you’ll appreciate the beautiful landscape, porch, and attractive front door. Once inside take notice of the sprawling open floor plan and contemporary design. The first floor offers a large living room that features an elegant wood-burning fireplace and access to a bonus…

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May the 4th Be with You — While You View This Unique Pittsburgh Wedding

Lightsabers and an “emo hour” dance party are just a few of the things that made Ryan and Megan’s wedding special.
Lauren Davidson,

PHOTOS BY DAWN DERBYSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY Before she married Ryan Gartley on March 11, Megan Abbott had been a bridesmaid 13 times, so she knew how to plan an amazing custom wedding. For her “Star Wars”-loving husband, there were lightsabers on the dance floor. For Megan, who’s part of an axe-throwing league, there was a small custom hatchet to use to…

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The Mirror House is For Sale — Could You See Yourself Living Here?

Artist Martin Prekop spent years turning the one-of-a-kind O’Hara home into a living art installation.
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PHOTOS BY KAELA SPEICHER PHOTOGRAPHY Nicknamed “The Mirror House” due to its unusual mirror-clad exterior, 897 Field Club Road in O’Hara was a simple split-level ranch when artist Martin Prekop and his late wife, Martha, bought it in 1994.  It’s not that way anymore.  Over the years, Prekop, a former dean at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts, has…

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House of the Week: Row House in Historic Allegheny West

This remodeled three-bedroom home features a large chef's kitchen, designer dining room, game room and lounge with custom bar.
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952 W. North Ave. Allegheny West, PA 15233 Presented by Allyson Mahon Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This remodeled 3,300-square-foot, three-bedroom row house features custom and original historic elements, such as a large chef’s kitchen with pro gas range and Café appliances, Taj Mahal granite countertops, a designer dining room with custom millwork and three bathrooms. A show-stopping game room…

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The Living is Easy at This Townhouse in Ross

Built in 2019, the three-bedroom home boasts upgraded amenities and a convenient location.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

When Rashidah and Grady Brown learned they would be moving to Pittsburgh for work, they quickly began researching where in the region they should buy a home. “We came from the south; we are new to Pittsburgh,” Rashidah says. “Everything that my husband read, that I read, said to come to the north.”  They landed on 223 Olivia Way, a…

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House of the Week: Modern Meets Rustic in This Hampton Township Home

This five-plus bedroom North Hills house features a two-story foyer, eat-in kitchen, invisible fence for pets and heated driveway and garage.
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4818 Stonebridge Drive Hampton, PA 15044 Presented by Dawn Ross U’Ren Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This spacious, all-brick home in the Hampton School District features a two-story foyer, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the family room, an eat-in kitchen with new quartz countertops and large island. The first floor also has a laundry room equipped with cubbies and storage…

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House of the Week: Elegant Abode in Squirrel Hill

This spacious four-bedroom home features a large living room and dining room, well equipped kitchen and two walk-in closets.
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1583 Parkview Blvd. Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Janice DeCarlo Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This four-bedroom, four bath brick beauty is located in the coveted Summerset at Frick Park development in Squirrel Hill. The main level features a large living room with gas fireplace, french doors that open to a wide side porch, a large dining room and…

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Moving From Cleveland, This Family Found They Loved Living in Cranberry

Their spacious four-bedroom house features a killer custom closet.
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PHOTOS BY PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY When Morgan Pease and her family were being transferred to the Pittsburgh area for work, they secured a realtor to help find them a home.  Typically, that would be no big deal, but this was in the beginning of 2021, when the coronavirus pandemic was in full swing — and home prices were starting…

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Enjoy Waterfront Lifestyle on Washington’s Landing

This community features access to trails, private marina, top-reviewed restaurant and unparalleled city views
Sponsored Content Partner Maggie Jayson,

73 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Maggie Jayson RE/MAX Select Realty This exquisite townhouse features an open floor plan with views of the water, rich hardwood floors, two gas log fireplaces and a panacea of windows opening to two private decks. It also features an eat-in kitchen with an island, granite countertops and all-new Kitchenaid stainless steel appliances….

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House of the Week: A Contemporary Haven In Indiana Township

This four-bedroom home features a large great room, eat-in kitchen, finished basement and three-car attached garage.
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30 Wood Duck Trail Indiana Township, PA 15238 Presented by Darla Kay Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This beautiful four-bedroom contemporary home is nestled on a wooded 1-acre cul-de-sac lot in the Fox Chapel School District. The custom-built house features a two-story entry, hardwood floors and walls of windows. The first floor includes a living room, dining room,…

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Two Years Later, Pittsburgh’s Baywood Mansion is Still for Sale

The owners of the historical, Second-Empire style mansion in Highland Park are now inquiring with local foundations to purchase and preserve the home as a display house.
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In the two years since Hot Property launched, we’ve featured more than 100 houses, from big to small, from the historical to the contemporary, for sale in Pittsburgh — as well as the stories of the people who owned and loved these properties.  When it comes to architecture, history and family ties, Pittsburgh has an embarrassment of riches, which is…

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House of the Week: Meticulously Maintained Brick Beauty in Upper St. Clair

This four-bedroom home features a family room with marble fireplace, sizable walk-in closet, sophisticated den and game room complete with pool table.
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222 Salem Drive Upper St. Clair, 15241 Presented by Mary Eve Kearns Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This elegant four-bedroom home is located on a cul-de-sac in Upper St. Clair’s sought-after Old Trotwood neighborhood. The meticulously maintained brick beauty features a two-story entryway with a chandelier, a marble fireplace in the family room, oak woodwork by a master carpenter, an…