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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.
Meg St-Esprit,

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.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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House of the Week: This Home in Upper St. Clair Is a Golfer’s Dream

Enjoy stunning views of the prestigious St. Clair Country Club's front 9.
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1545 Hastings Mill Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241 Presented by Barbara Baker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty PHOTO BY CAPTURED LISTINGS Set along the picturesque 6th hole with stunning views of the prestigious St. Clair Country Club’s front 9, this magnificent stone home, crafted in 2013, is a golfer’s dream. Featuring 4 luxurious bedrooms and options for first or second-floor owner’s…

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This Storybook Cottage Is Ready For Its Next Chapter

Situated along a picturesque lake in Fox Chapel, this fieldstone-clad charmer could star in its own fairytale.
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PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES It was kismet that Jan Kielty and her young family stumbled across 715 Old Mill Road in Fox Chapel more than 30 years ago.  She and her late husband had been searching for months for just the right spot. On their must-have list was a country setting, lots of space, friendly neighbors and a school they…

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House of the Week: A Distinguished Residence on One of the Most Coveted Streets in Highland Park

Escape to the primary suite, which features a fireplace, custom organizers and a four-piece bathroom with a luxurious copper free-standing bathtub.
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1005 N Sheridan Ave. Highland Park, PA 15206 Presented by Krisztian Burzuk Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to 1005 N. Sheridan Ave, a distinguished residence nestled on one of the most coveted streets in Highland Park, Pittsburgh. This home offers 5 expansive bedrooms, 3 full opulent bathrooms and 2 powder rooms, encompassing approximately 3,800 sq ft. It harmoniously blends…

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A Home in Lawrenceville for Under 300K? It’s Still Possible

Located just blocks from Butler Street, this classic tiny rowhouse is large on style.
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PHOTOS BY DYLAN GENTHNER, EXPOSURE IT REAL ESTATE MEDIA When Lauren Rost and Conor Colgan bought their house in the summer of 2020, they learned they are likely only the third owners of the 1900s-era row home at 154 45th St. in Lawrenceville. “The previous owners had raised their two daughters in the home, and told us stories of the…

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House of the Week: This Edgewood Home Built in 1894 Mixes Old World Charm With Modern Amenities

Relax on the 44x24 foot patio with a pergola.
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420 Maple Avenue Edgewood, PA 15218 Presented by Raymond and Linda Carnevali Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Old World Charm with modern amenities! New Roof May 2024! Elegant Entry with display cases for priceless collectables! Family room with Decorative Fireplace that opens to a 15×10 covered front porch with original transom window & porch swing! Entertaining will be a…

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Tasso Katselas Made His Mark on Pittsburgh — And This Home

The noted architect, who was briefly mentored by Frank Lloyd Wright, turned this one-time Shadyside carriage house into a Mid-Century Modern dream in the 1950s.
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PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURE When Patrick Cendes and his wife, Olivia, first saw the home at 808 Morewood Ave., it was in the dead of a Pittsburgh winter. The 130-year-old carriage house with an unusual reflecting pool sat vacant, cold — and in foreclosure.  But, with his background in real estate, Cendes recognized a diamond in the rough amidst the…

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House of the Week: A 10-Year-Old Home on a Quiet Cul-de-Sac in Indiana Township

The property features a large patio that provides a private retreat.
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27 Elm Dr Indiana Township, PA 15238 Presented by Stephanie Veenis Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Spacious 10 years young home on a cul de sac street. Walk in and start living! Space on the main level for work, dining, and just kicking back to relax in front of the stone fireplace and tv in the family room. The kitchen…