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Business (412) 664-4177 Real Estate (412) 664-1190 Fax (412) 664-1194
1812 Lincoln Way McKeesport, PA 15131
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WHITE OAK $229,000 GORGEOUS 4 bedroom level entry brick ranch! Interior updates include kitchen, baths, loads of cosmetics, Exterior updates include roof , central air! Omni drive and walks! 2 car attached garage! Covered private rear patio! Master Suite! MLS# 1347027 Jim Peers (412)664–1190
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WHITE OAK 139,900 SPACIOUS MOVE INTO THIS SPACIOUS 2 STORY BRICK HOME IN A MATTER OF A FEW WEEKS. ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND FENCED REAR YARD. 20 X 12 GAMEROOM GIVES EXTRA SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING. GIVE US A CALL TODAY. MLS# 1347062 Linda Carpenter (412)491–3548
Delaware Twp. $489,900 Beautiful Costume Built Home on the Shenango Lake, Many high end amenities ,Custom chefs kitchen with high end appliances , first floor Master suit with plenty of closet space and a spa bath, Family room looks over the lake with a floor to ceiling Fire place and windows , Grand Entrance with a Formal living room and dinning room , Full walk out basement with a Den/ bar area , exercise room with a bath and plenty of storage ,Upper level has 3 bedrooms full bath and 1/2 bath ,Home office space and a 15x20 loft that over looks the Family room, The outside space is design with plenty of entertaining in mind , Grand 4 tier Fountain in the front yard , Storage shed and a 3 Car attached garage all on a 1 acre lot over looking the Lake Paul Cowie (724)988-9510 Your Town Realty (724)373-8117
COULTER $64,900 ON THE YOUGH Quaint cottage on Yough river! Very clean&well done cottage on beautiful riverfront lot 55x222!Enjoy summer fun on the river or just relax on the 25x14 deck & watch the river roll bye! 3 bedrooms full bath living room & kitchenette will surprise you MLS# 1350469 Jim Peers (412)664–1190
GREENVILLE, PA
Hempfield Township
$349,900
Elegant Living in the Desirable Country Estates neighborhood (east of Greenville) , Large 4 Bedroom home with 3 full bath and 2 half baths, Formal Entry with a winding staircase and crystal chandler, Formal living room and dinning room , Main floor study with a wet bar and fireplace, Main floor Den with a wet bar and fireplace, Large Kitchen with a breakfast nook, Sun porch across the back of the kitchen, main floor laundry, Master sweat with a fireplace and walk in closet, Full basement with a large entertaining area with and a bar and large storage room, zoned heating and cooling, Circle lighted Driveway, Back deck for outdoor entreating Attached and Detached Garage holds up to 7 cars, 3 Lots that equal 3.31 acres ,Park like setting landscaping
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JAMESTOWN, PA
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Conneaut Lake $315,000 Well established Conneaut Lake area Turn Key Business , outdoor dry bar and fenced in recreational area for private events , covered back deck for dinning and socializing, it includes Building ,parking lot, all equipment , Liquor lic . 2018 events are all ready and booked, great location, Business is ready and running for the New Owner/owners. Paul Cowie (724)988-9510 Your Town Realty (724)373-8117
Green Township $199,900 Tucked away in the Country on the 17th and 18th Hole of the Pleasant Acres Golf course 10 years young, many up grades,Dream Kitchen with maple Cabinets and a 9x13 laundry room,Master suit with a full Bath and garden tub ,Approx 1859 sq.feet 2 car Garage,new landscaping ,Gutters with french drains, new septic and central air,on 1.55 acres Paul Cowie (724)988-9510 Your Town Realty (724)373-8117
Delaware Twp. $189,000 Beautiful split entry raised ranch , Move in condition , 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, galley kitchen dining room combo , 16x18 sunroom off of the dining room, master with 1/2 bath ,full finished basement with plenty of storage, Park like setting back deck off of the sunroom ,2 car Garage, storage barn, and close to Shenango Lake, fishing and Hunting . Paul Cowie (724)988-9510 Your Town Realty (724)373-8117
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$139,900
Beautiful clean and bright home! with 2 BR’s on 2nd floor, and 1 Bedroom on main floor that could be used as a bedroom or family room instead. Very cheerful home with large Eat-in-kitchen. Newer roof, furnace, air conditioning and hot water heater. Lots of yard with storage shed. Lovely covered front porch! within walking distance to playground for children! The lot also extends to opposite side of street (see survey as attached). 1341581 Nancy Evans (412) 367-3200 x5050
10 Easy Home Sale Tips
By Barbara Ballinger
1. Add power outlets with USB ports in rooms that
6. Remove outdated wallpaper, replacing it with paint
2. Eliminate acoustic popcorn-style ceilings since
Remove, store, or discard excessive accessories on tabletops and walls and in cabinets. Some suggest following the rule of three: Leave out only three things on any surface.
lack them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms where they’re most needed.
they look dated and tacky.
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conversational way if possible. Don’t set all furnishings in a family room so they face a TV, since most potential buyers like the idea of an open-room for socializing.
Pay attention to your bathrooms. Specifically, make sure you have freshly laundered towels, new soap in soap dishes, spotless mirrors, and no mildew in view.
4. Clean carpets and wood floors since they’re often
9. Improve a home’s healthfulness by using paints
the first part of a room that buyers check out; you don’t need to replace them unless they’re in terrible shape.
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and adhesives with low or no VOCs. Point out these changes to prospective buyers.
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Mt. Lebanon $425,000 Beautiful custom built stone ranch. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Private stone awing covered patio & level rear yard. MLS# 1353948 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
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UPPER ST. CLAIR $899,000 Spectacular Brick and Stone with Magnificent View of Golf Course. Tongue in Groove Cathedral Ceilings. Great Room, Den, Work Shop and Much More. MLS# 1335609 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
Peters Township $825,000 Elegant brick provincial style five bedroom, four and a half bath on quiet cul-de-sac. Fantastic manicured lot with artistically created flagstone patio and huge level rear yard. MLS# 1345387 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
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Peters Township $699,900 Beautiful custom four bedroom, four and a half bath brick. Two story foyer and family room. Three car garage. Trex deck plus great landscaping around pretty in-ground pool. MLS# 1345368 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
McCandless Township $199,900 Beautifully maintained ranch, new neutral carpet and flooring. Fabulous 72x32 wrap around deck, natural oak kitchen, cozy family room. Amazing large level rear yard! MLS# 1344871 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
Bethel Park $149,900 Attractive Level entry two bedroom, one and one half bath townhouse. Eat in kitchen, Great deck, two car garage, extra shower in equipped laundry. MLS# 1334758 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
Crafton Heights $159,900 Pretty custom stone ranch, exceptional landscaping, large two car garage, gleaming hardwood floors, spacious eat-in kitchen leads to great season room & flagstone patio. MLS# 1344668 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
The best shot: A photography lesson for home sellers Most homebuyers start their search online, yet most listing photos are terrible. Here are some tips on how to best showcase your home. By June Fletcher of The Wall Street Journal
If you’re handy with a camera, you can take your own photos. I asked a number of architectural photographers to tell me what homeowners should and shouldn’t do to get the most flattering pictures. Surprisingly, some of their answers ran counter to what real-estate agents generally recommend. For instance, agents often suggest that you paint rooms a light, neutral color, but several of the photographers noted that darker shades make details such as molding stand out, and brighter colors make a room pop. (Perhaps the best compromise here is to paint rooms a medium, neutral hue and introduce spots of color in pillows, paintings and throws.) Similarly, agents usually suggest that owners depersonalize their homes by removing family photos, clearing off tables and countertops, and removing evidence of hobbies and trophies, so buyers can better visualize themselves in the space. But while clutter is never good, a few personal items in a room make a photo livelier, says Minneapolis photographer Jerry Swanson (and the items can always be put away before a showing). “You want the home to look as if someone lives there,” he says.
Here are some tips from professional architectural photographers on how to show your home’s best face to buyers: • Always use a tripod. • Take interior photos at twilight, when the light coming through windows better matches the interior levels. • If a room is empty, bring in a prop such as a chair to give it a sense of scale. — Alan Stoker, Iowa City, Iowa All things for your home and more...HARMONHOMESnMORE
• Outside, keep the sun behind you, shining on the face of the home. If the main entry is always in the shade (on the north face), shoot it on a partly cloudy day to lower the contrast. • Inside, close the drapes to lessen the possibility of the camera’s light meter being fooled by bright exterior light. • For empty houses, try to capture rooms that are together, such as a master bedroom and bathroom, to add interest to the image. — Joel Eden, Denver • Keep the camera straight and level. Tilting it makes side walls appear slanted. • Don’t get too close to objects with a wide lens. This will create distortion, especially with rounded objects. • Use props such as fruit, drinks, magazines and towels. This will make the space look as if someone was just there. • Get dynamic angles by shooting low or with something in the foreground. — Jeff Green, Las Vegas Read more online at: http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=22039139&page=2
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• Know when to water. Walk across the lawn in the early morning or evening hours. If footprints remain, water is needed. • During the summer months, lawns needs an average of 1 to 1.5 inches of moisture each week from rain or sprinklers. • Mow lawns from 265 to 3 inches in height. Tall grass encourages deeper root growth and better drought tolerance. • Consider mulching your grass to return nutrients to your yard. • Keep your mower blades sharp. Dull blades will thrash, not cut grass, allowing water to escape and disease to enter. • Water after sunset or before sunrise. Avoid watering when its windy or hot.
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