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House of the Week: A Charming Brick Home on a Cul-de-Sac Street

This Greensburg property greets you with comfort from the moment you arrive.
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26 Cypress Ave. Greensburg, PA 15601 Presented by Marilyn Davis Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half-bath brick home, built in 1968 and nestled in a desirable neighborhood on a serene cul-de-sac street. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by a welcoming covered front porch that sets the tone…

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Photos: Wiz Khalifa Lists His Pittsburgh Area Home for $1.3 Million

Located on 2.8 wooded acres, the secluded Washington County manse is filled with luxury amenities, plus an unusual fire pit.
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PITTSBURGH NATIVE WIZ KHALIFA | PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK He’ll always be “Black and Yellow” at his core, but rapper Wiz Khalifa is selling his secluded Washington County home.  In October, the Pittsburgh native, who attended Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, listed the impressive manse in Cecil Township, which features dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, Brazilian Koa hardwood floor and a gourmet kitchen, for $1.29…

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This Is How We Found Our Forever Home In Pittsburgh

Columnist Meg St-Esprit talks about a decade of family life in their own Hot Property.
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PHOTOS BY MEG ST-ESPRIT Every week for the past year, it has been a delight to bring my fellow Pittsburghers inside homes for sale across the region with Hot Property.  New construction, historic charm, quirky and heartwarming stories — I love to get nebby with readers each and every week. When I was growing up, I followed my mother, a…

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House of the Week: A Newly Built, Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home in Fox Chapel

You can be the first to live in this spectacular Lindal Cedar home.
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409 Fox Chapel Road Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Molly Finley Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Price: $3,390,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 4 |1 half Click here to learn more about this property. To schedule a visit: Molly Finley Office: 412-963-6300 Cell: 412-427-9668 Newly built and not yet lived in, this architectural standout was inspired by the visionary principles of…

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This Ranch Is a Mid-Century Modern Time Capsule

The perfectly preserved, three-bedroom property in Penn Hills has been thoughtfully updated.
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PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES Jordan Coughlen says when he signed a stack of closing documents for 5932 Heberton Drive in Penn Hills at the dawn of the pandemic in February 2020, he and partner Andy Julo had no idea they would be spending so much time at their newly purchased home.  In fact, one of the couple’s favorite memories is…

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House of the Week: A Luxurious Mount Washington Condo With Stunning Views of Pittsburgh

Relax at the building's outdoor pool, or stop by the party room or gym.
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1 Trimont Lane #1615A Mount Washington, PA 15211 Presented by Julie Rost and Beth Cox Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Experience the epitome of luxury one-level living at 1615A Trimont, a stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo offering unmatched views of Pittsburgh. This meticulously designed unit features a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a sleek…

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A (Restored) American Foursquare in the Paris of Appalachia

Over the course of decades, the spacious Brighton Heights home fell into disrepair — but it shines once again.
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At the turn of the last century, business was booming in Pittsburgh. Driven by jobs in steel mills and manufacturing, the city grew steadily — which required more homes.  Much of Pittsburgh’s housing stock was built in the early 1900s to accommodate that growing population, and one of the most popular styles was the American Foursquare. The rectangular building sat…

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House of the Week: A Picturesque Residence on a Private Wooded Hamlet in Sienna Woods

An extraordinary renovation to a custom paragon-built home that redefines the standard of luxury living.
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208 Hardwood Drive Peters Township, PA 15367 Presented by Diana & Kathleen Mathison Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Price: $1,150,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 4 | 2 half Click here to learn more about this property, or see a cinematic tour. To schedule a visit: Diana and Kathleen Mathison Diana: 412-401-3765 Kathleen: 412-377-7017 This ultimate achievement in residence offers over 5,000…

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For Their Second Act, Retirees Chose the Urban Life

After downsizing from their spacious Highland Park home, Mike and Nancy Bryant bought an Oakland condo where they could enjoy many of the college community's amenities.
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PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES After just one month of living in his new condo, Mike Bryant declared to his wife, Nancy, and their two daughters, “This is my favorite place I’ve lived.”  Having spent a wonderful childhood with her parents in a large Highland Park home, Courtney Bryant laughs at the memory. When she helped her parents find the condo…

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House of the Week: Right Size Your Lifestyle With This Home in the Liberty Hills Community

The home is situated next to the community's pool and pickleball courts. There's also a clubhouse with a kitchen, fitness center, fire pit, media room, and more!
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414 Independence Lane Freedom, PA 15042 Presented by Melissa Faulkner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Welcome home to 414 Independence Lane within the low-maintenance Liberty Hills Community. Ideal for those seeking to “right size,” this property features laundry, a master bedroom, and main living areas all on the ground floor, complete with 2 bathrooms and an additional bedroom. Situated…

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Photos: ScareHouse Makeup Artists Turn Innocent Victims Into Your Worst Nightmares

At the ScareHouse, makeup artists spend each night of spooky season transforming dozens of actors into terrifying ghouls.
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PHOTO BY LAURA PETRILLA Every October, a fleet of artists comes together to make people bloody. For hours at a stretch, they apply wounds to innocent victims, rotting flesh to zombies and sinister visages to unfriendly clowns. And they’re having a great time. “I honestly love working with the gore and the blood,” says Sue Weil, assistant makeup manager for…

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House of the Week: The Historic Blinker House on a Rare Double Lot

This home is on the market for only the third time in nearly 100 years.
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1345 Inverness Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Presented by David Onufer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to the historic Blinker House, available for only the third time in nearly 100 years. This elegant limestone home, on a rare double lot at Murdoch Farms’ iconic 5-corner pinnacle, offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths. The grand marble entry leads…

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This Couple Fell in Love with a House — And Each Other

When Steve Chupinka showed Ken Means the gutted house he was renovating in Munhall, they felt drawn to make it their dream home — and later the site of their wedding.
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  PHOTOS BY SHOWING TIME + LISTING MEDIA SERVICES The house at 803 E. 11th Ave. in Munhall had sat in disrepair for so many years. It was once hard to imagine anyone living in it — let alone building a life there and hosting a wedding party for 150 people.  Realtor Steve Chupinka of K & S Real Estate…

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House of the Week: A Timeless Property in Cranberry Township

This Provincial, Wellington home in the exclusive Forrest Knoll Estates community boasts amazing curb appeal and quality in every way.
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107 Mirage Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Presented by Pierre Khoury and Gia Albanowski Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty When all has passed and lesser homes have fallen out of favor, this home will stand the test of time. People will turn their heads and recognize that 107 Mirage is the epitome of quality, elegance, and sophistication. This exquisite,…

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The Best of Lawrenceville Can Be Found in This Home

Stunningly remodeled with an eye for keeping the original details, the three-level row house in the trendy neighborhood is also where Jillean Johnson and Todd Lewis reconnected their lives together.
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PHOTOS BY PREP SOLUTIONS It felt like an impossible task — fly in from Oregon, check out a ton of rentals in Pittsburgh and then choose one for their relocation.  While Jillean Johnson and Todd Lewis planned to lease a home in Shadyside, they noticed an open house at 275 Main St. in Lawrenceville. With just a few brief moments…

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Riverlife’s Party at the Pier: Galactic, Presented by Peoples, Raised $420,000 in Support of the Future of Pittsburgh’s Rivers and Riverfronts

Nearly 1,000 guests celebrated the future of Pittsburgh’s riverfronts.
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On Friday, August 23, 2024, nearly 1,000 guests celebrated the future of Pittsburgh’s riverfronts on the Rooftop Terrace of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for Riverlife’s annual fundraiser, Party at the Pier: Galactic, presented by Peoples. The sold-out event celebrated 25 years of Riverlife and the 15th anniversary of this iconic event. The evening buzzed with a cosmic energy…

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House of the Week: A Custom-Built Benjamin Marcus Home in Cranberry Township

This meticulously designed home combines high-end features with useful functionality.
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206 Falcon Lane Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Presented by Michelle Mattioli Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to this stunning Custom Built Benjamin Marcus residence featuring a stately exterior with brick pillars & elegant exterior lighting creating a grand welcoming entrance. This meticulously designed home boasts an array of high-end features. Step into the expansive main level featuring impressive 10-ft…

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Can the Future of Housing Be Found in Garfield?

By remediating a vacant lot with a sustainably built, modular duplex, the developers behind The Picket Fence project are urging Pittsburghers to think differently about housing.
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PHOTOS BY PREP SOLUTIONS Until recently, the lot at 237 North Aiken Ave. in Garfield sat vacant — one of more than 20,000 vacant lots within Pittsburgh’s city limits.  Today, a new concept home, dubbed “The Picket Fence,” has been constructed at the site. The airy, modern townhouse features two units in one dwelling — which is one solution to…

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This Pittsburgh Wedding Was a Celebration of Love and Family Traditions

Courtney and Nadeem combined their cultures to share their love and heritage with their guests on their wedding day.
Maggie Allwein,

PHOTO BY KRISTI TELNOV PHOTOGRAPHY Coming from different backgrounds and cultures meant that Courtney O’Toole and Nadeem Farah got to share a lot of new traditions with their guests.  Courtney was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school, while Nadeem is Syrian Orthodox. The pair has known each other since elementary school but didn’t start dating until their mid-20s.   For their…

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House of the Week: A 3-Story Brick Home With an Elevator in West Shadyside

The home — which is a stone's throw from Walnut Street — is less than 40 years old.
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810 St. James Street Shadyside, Pennsylvania 15232 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty A stunning 3-story brick home WITH ELEVATOR in most desirable West Shadyside. In addition to an abundance of interior features, this residence boasts spacious 2-car integral garage with heated driveway and gorgeous outdoor space perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Its welcoming front porch…

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Home Tour Special: This Bellevue Renovation Was a Family Affair

Featured on the community's annual Live Worship Shop Tour, the classic American Four Square underwent a major makeover.
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PHOTOS BY MEG ST-ESPRIT For this special edition of Hot Property, columnist Meg St-Esprit takes a break from featuring a home that is currently on the market to preview one of the properties set to be featured in Bellevue’s Live Worship Shop Tour. The October event is one of several fall house tours taking place over the next several months….

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House of the Week: A Rostraver Township Estate on More Than 20 Acres

Enjoy panoramic views of lush woodlands and the nearby Vinoski Winery.
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411 Sunset Drive Rostraver, PA 15012 Presented by Beth Ann Fuhrer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Located on a scenic hill in Rostraver Township, this magnificent 21.1-acre estate boasts panoramic views of lush woodlands and nearby Vinoski Winery. It combines luxury with privacy. A grand two-story foyer leads to an elegantly functional interior, formal living and dining rooms, a spacious…

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The Italian Job: Love of Renovation Led Pittsburgher to Italy

After overhauling a nearly condemned home in Bradford Woods, Jeannie Krudenier tackled the restoration of a 500-year-old home in Corigliano D'otranto.
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CASA MOLLROSE PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEANNIE KRUIDENIER From a suburban Pittsburgh home on the brink of condemnation to a 500-year-old property in Southern Italy that most closely resembled a pile of rubble, Jeannie Kruidenier’s choice of starting point for home renovations certainly qualifies as atypical. Now retired, Kruidenier, who owned a carbon processing plant in Portersville with her father, moved…

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Great Location? Lots of Space? This Mid-Century Modern Home Checks All the Boxes

The four-bedroom Squirrel Hill North home with a view of the Cathedral of Learning is close to the Carnegie museums and Schenley Park.
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PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES Venkat Guruswami and Vaish Krishnamurthy say they would never think about leaving their Mid-Century Modern-style home in Squirrel Hill North — it has served them well and holds a lot of memories.  But after 14 years, career opportunities are calling them out of state, meaning it’s time for them to hand over 125 Techview Terrace to…