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ALLISON PARK $369,900 SIMPLY STUNNING SHOW STOPPER! THIS CONTRACTOR’S HOME HAS BEEN UPGRADED AT EVERY LEVEL! Lovely Neighborhood, situated on a Large Private Lot on a No-Outlet St. All new Anderson Casement Windows. Two HVAC Systems, New Furnace and Condenser for Main House. Kitchen Boasts Tile and Wood Inlaid Floors, Jenn-Air 6-Burner Cook Top w/Grill/Griddle, Blue Pearl Granite Counters, Woodmode Brookhaven Cabinetry, Wood Beam Detailed Ceiling. Gas Fireplace with Stone Mantle in Large Formal Living Room with Window Seat, Family Room on Back of Home Leads to Large Deck with Free Standing Retractable Awning. Main Floor Bedroom could be used as Master. Upstairs Master Bedroom with en-suite includes Luxury Fully Tiled Step in Shower, Private Water Closet & Laundry. Lower Level has Finished Game Room with Full Bath and Additional Laundry Room. New Garage Doors. All Appliances & Both Washer/Dryer Sets Included. *Award Winning North Allegheny Schools * HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED!! MUST SEE!! Becky Boring (412)726–1581
MCCANDLESS $319,900 Wonderful family home in the Breezewood subdivision of McCandless Township! Central kitchen - GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! Updated Kitchen with Granite Countertops and newer Stainless appliances. Kitchen island w/ counter stools, interior window-cut out to large rear family room to keep you connected to family & guests while in the kitchen. Second main floor family room (Currently being used as a Formal Living room) with brick fireplace. Rear entry door leads to enclosed sun-porch and connects to rear family room- All overlooking a large useable lush yard with peaceful sitting area! Master bedroom features vaulted ceiling with wood beam, walk-in closet and laundry chute. Second master features private bath with walk-in shower. Two more guest bedrooms with lots of natural light & ample closet space. Finished game room would make a perfect man cave or teen hangout! Minutes from McCandless Crossing & McKnight Rd shopping *Award winning North Allegheny Schools* Home Warranty Included! Becky Boring (412)726–1581
ROBINSON TWP.-NWA $1,000 Fantastic business location on heavily travelled RT 60. Excellent visibility for signage. Space available on lower level/rear facing. Many possible uses-small office, salon, retail, professional services. Space can be modified to accommodate your business needs. Ample parking can accommodate at least 10 vehicles. Owner will consider any reasonable request to modify interior/exterior. Becky Boring (412)726–1581
BUTLER $339,900 Practically new two-year-old ranch home has so much to offer!! Gorgeous custom Italian ceramic tile enhances the entry, kitchen, and baths. Kitchen features granite counter tops, SS appliances, a nice layout and recessed lighting. Dining area with Atrium-style doors leading out to a lovely patio. Main floor laundry room, also with a door to the concrete patio, doubles as a convenient mudroom. Living room features a gas fireplace. Master bedroom suite plus two additional bedrooms and one additional full bath. Wider hallways and doors. Well-maintained with an oversized garage and large, concrete driveway. Meticulous landscaping gives this home great curb appeal on an almost one-acre corner lot! Don’t miss this gem!! Becky Boring (412)726–1581
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BETHEL PARK $150,000 This spacious all brick ranch is looking for a new family to call its own! This unique home was designed and built by the original and only owners. The abundance of extra large windows make this home feel light and airy. Hardwood floors throughout! The kitchen is large enough to eat-in, or enjoy the formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows. The large living room has a gas fireplace and looks out onto the back patio through a wall of windows. Plenty of space to play in the finished game-room with another gas fireplace and high ceilings. Lower level laundry area complete with Pittsburgh Potty! Lots of storage in the lower level as well as the walk up attic. Super short walk to the T. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! Becky Boring (412)726–1581
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PITTSBURGH $99,900 SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION & READY TO BE MOVED INTO!!! This condo is in the heart of the North Hills and all it has to offer, mere minutes from Ross Park Mall, The Block at Northway, McIntyre Square, UPMC Passavant Hospital, and Endless Shopping & Dining. Just a quick 12 Minute commute to downtown Pittsburgh. Close to public transportation. Plenty of Free Parking! HOA includes gas, water/sewer, trash, landscaping/snow removal/exterior maintenance, POOL & PARTY ROOM, even cable! True easy living! Master bedroom has private bath. Newer Carpet & Paint. Large Glass slider leads to large 12x9 Balcony overlooking the hustle & bustle of McKnight Rd. Becky Boring (412)726–1581
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12099 Lakemont Dr Dr. r. $425,000 Beautiful custom built stone ranch. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Private stone awning covered patio & level rear yard.
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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services The Preferred Realty 412.833.7700 x283 lynnbanbury@thepreferredrealty.com www.ThePreferredRealty.com
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LYNN BANBURY 412.680.5000
“Berkshire Hathaway Home Services the world’s most respected brand* come together to provide unparalled real estate service.”
Over 25 Years of Full Time Professional Service Buyer and Seller Representation email: lynnbanbury@thepreferredrealty.com
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Mt. Lebanon $425,000 Beautiful custom built stone ranch. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Private stone awning covered patio & level rear yard. MLS# 1353948 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
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
10 Easy Home Sale Tips 1. Add power outlets with USB ports in rooms that lack them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms where they’re most needed.
2. Eliminate acoustic popcorn-style ceilings since
they look dated and tacky.
3. Use what you have, and arrange each room in a
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.
By Barbara Ballinger
6. Remove outdated wallpaper, replacing it with paint and preferably a neutral color,
7. 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.
8. 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.
and adhesives with low or no VOCs. Point out these changes to prospective buyers.
5. Change out corroded or dented door knobs and
10. Be sure your house is priced competitively with
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the current market and homes in your area. In most regions, it’s still the No. 1 “fix” to sell quickly.
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7 Quick Fixes to 4. Unjamming Make Around Sliding Windows Your House by Adam Bluestein
A little silicone spray lubricant (sold at hardware stores) will grease the skids. Spray it onto a rag, then wipe along the tracks, whether they’re metal, wood, or plastic.
1.Squeaky Door Hinges
5. Plumping Up Deflated Cushions
Spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Or try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly. If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch drips.
Put them outside in the sun for a few hours, flipping them halfway through. (Be carefulЮleaving them out too long may fade the fabric.) The sun will help evaporate the moisture that gets into the filling over time, and the cushions should plump up nicely.
2. Fixing Unfurled 6. Repairing Marked Wallpaper Up Linoleum Floors With a knife, smear wallpaper paste onto a piece of writing paper. Rub the paper against the underside of the peeling section. Press the wallpaper against the wall. Slide the writing paper out and smooth away bubbles with a clean cloth.
Rub the spot with white toothpaste and a dry cloth or with an eraser. Or spray WD-40 on a towel and rub lightly, making sure to degrease the area afterward with liquid dishwashing soap and water.
3.Washing Chandeliers
7. Organizing & Storing Cords
Allow the fixture to cool. Wear a pair of white cotton glovesЮone dry, one dampened with glass cleaner. (For crystal, use one part rubbing alcohol to three parts distilled water.) Wipe each prism with the damp glove, then the dry one.
Cowgirls and sailors alike know the benefits of storing ropes neatly coiled. Follow their lead and keep extension cords tangle-free and contained inside a large plastic bucket when they’re not in use.
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LAVELLE REAL ESTATE, INC. SALES • APPRAISALS • MANAGEMENT • INSURANCE 2909 CENTRE AVENUE • PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15219
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PITTSBURGH $55,000 SCHENLEY HEIGHTS FIXER UPPER Brick & frame construction. Sold As-Is. No bathroom, no furnace, no hot water tank, no gas meter in property. Basement extends under the porch. Lot is 25’ X 130.875’ X 26.98’ X 120.73’. Convenient to Shadyside, Downtown, Oakland, Pitt, UPMC & VA Hospitals. ROBERT M. LAVELLE (412)621-2992 LAVELLE REAL ESTATE, INC (412)621-2992
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LOCAL ICE CREAM SHOP! Ice Cream Shop on main artery with constant traffic flow. One story building across the street from a ball field and playground. Property and working equipment being sold AS IS! Sellers cannot make repairs or clean out! IVELLA DAVIS (412)456-9048 LAVELLE REAL ESTATE, INC (412)621-2992 All things for your home and more...HARMONHOMESnMORE
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