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Carol Jacobelli
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412.523.1402 • Email: caroljacobelli@comcast.net 430 Pellis Drive • Greensburg, PA 15601
1004 KINGS COURT, PRESTIGIOUS COMMUNITY, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION - $398,000 Custom, quality home, built to last! On One-Acre Lot sits this White Brick 1-1/2 story home, featuring foyer entrance w/magnificent crystal chandelier, open stairway to sitting area leading to master bedroom, his/her closets, bathroom w/Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, vanity sink dressing area. Upper level has two large storage rooms. Sun-drenched living room, cathedral ceilings, and marble built-in, gas-log fireplace. Hardwood flooring in dining room, crystal chandelier, door leading into a turret-shape sunroom with back steps leading to the partially treed backyard. Level Green. MLS#1350007 LOT ONE ROUTE 130 EAST
LOT TWO LEVEL GREEN
LEVEL GREEN $34,900 LOT #1 (.87 Acres) --- Prop-
TRAFFORD $34,900 LOT #2 (.80 Acres) --- Property not in a plan. Bring your own builder. Perfect for a ranch style home. All utilities available.MLS#1353869
erty not in a plan. Bring your own builder. Investment opportunities. All utilities available.MLS#1354050
TERRACE COURT, LEVEL GREEN $25,500 Summer living will be marvelous spent in your new home built on this low-sloping, treed lot among residential homes. There are two lots: #44 #45, over 1/2-acres, on a dead-end street. Semi-private, no grass to mow. Perfect building site for walk-out basement. All utilities available! Bring your own builder! MLS#1365360
RT 130 PAULA ACRES, PENN TWP $11,000
135 SYCAMORE, SOUTH TRAFFORD $8,500
Vacant building lot with front access off Rt. 130, sitting between
Vacant corner for mobile home, pre-fab, or small ranch --- Level,
two (2) residential homes, partially wooded, lot gradually slopes.
grass covered, trees in back and on street side. Known as Lot #4
Perfect for storage facility. There is currently no sewage access to
in the Kerrigan Subdivision. All utilities available. Bring your own
this property. MLS#1365002
builder. MLS#1368207
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Lori Hummel Sales Associate
412-287-1739 East Suburban Office, PA
412-271-7600
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2120 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Oakmont $1,200,000 Introducing Rivers Edge Newest Model, THE MONROE! Located at the Edge of The Allegheny River, across from the Swimming Pool and Clubhouse, this EXCITING AND UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN was designed to take advantage of the outdoors with a PRIVATE COURTYARD, a SUN DECK and RIVER VIEWS from its fabulous 3rd floor porch! OPEN CONCEPT Living Space in the Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen, MULTI FUNCTIONAL CARRIAGE LOFT over the Garage that could be a Private Guest Suite, an OFFICE, a GALLERY SPACE that opens to the Courtyard, a BUTLERS PANTRY with WET BAR, & an ELEVATOR! THE Master Bedroom encompasses half of the 2nd floor featuring, TWO WALK IN CLOSETS, a STUDY, a SPA SIZED BATH, with SOAKING TUB, and LAUNDRY.Third Floor opens up a world of possibilities! Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Pittsburgh $425,000 UNIQUE and SOOO COOL! DRAMATIC from the moment you walk in, HIGH CEILINGS, SPIRAL STAIRCASE, THREE FLOORS OF STACKED LOFT SPACES. FLEXIBLE floor plan that can be used in many different ways. The 1st floor features an open kitchen, dining & sitting area, w/a cool hidden loft bedroom & bath. The 2nd floor & 3rd floors feature more sitting rooms/office, bedrooms, laundry and full baths. Walk out to a Porch and Lovely Private Large Back yard area. Bring your imagination and you will find endless possibilities! Conveniently Located to Downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland, Universities, Hospitals, Major Highways, Sporting Venues, Upscale Shopping & more. Located in the Historic Polish Hill area w/trendy quaint coffee shops, eateries, gathering places & a lively artistic community. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Pittsburgh $299,900 Absolutely PRISTINE 2 Bedroom Condominium with DESIGNER STYLE. Gracious Entry Welcomes you Through Double Doors to a Large Open & Spacious Floor Plan with Fully Equipped Eat in Kitchen & Laundry Room just off the Kitchen. The Living Room & Dining Room are Sun Kissed w/Natural Light from the Sliding Glass Door Wall Leading to a Private Balcony overlooking the Courtyard which offers a lovely view. The King Size Master Bedroom features Double Closets & a Full Bath w/Ceramic Tile. Generous 2nd Bedroom w/ample closets & 2nd Hall Bath. Great Closet & Storage Space! Gently lived in & well maintained this condominium is move in ready. Conveniently located close to Waterworks Shopping Center, Route 28, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Theaters, & more! Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Churchill Boro $259,900 TURN KEY, PRISTINE HOME situated on a LOVELY LOT in the desired STRATFORD PLAN. Meticulously Maintained, just bring your furniture! Step into Gleaming Ceramic Tile Floored Entry with a SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM. The Family Room offers a comfortable retreat with a LOG BURNING FIREPLACE and RECESSED LIGHTING.The FORMAL LIVING ROOM is understated ELEGANCE with White on White Decor, a clean palate that will fit your personal style features a BAY WINDOW and DECORATIVE FIREPLACE. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Cranberry Twp $249,900 Don’t Miss this opportunity to build your home in Cranberry!Four Building Lots in Seneca Valley School District on 4.01 acres. Beautiful rolling to Level Terrain in tranquil setting. Previously there was a home on this property, there is an existing driveway and concrete building pad. Conveniently located close to Rt. 19, Shopping, Restaurants, Easy commute to Downtown Pittsburgh and PA Turnpike. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Oakmont $242,500 The Fairways of Oakmont! End Unit with lots of Natural Light. Cost Effective Updates Made to this home are NEW WINDOWS, NEW GARAGE DOOR, NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE in 2016, HEATED FLOORS ON MAIN LIVING LEVEL, FRESHLY PAINTED, CAR WASH HOSE FROM GARAGE CEILING. Stylish Finished Lower Level offers a walk out to the patio, Powder Room and Laundry, Remote Controlled Gas Fireplace, makes a cozy retreat! Great Open Floor Plan, Formal Living Room opens to a Wood Deck and features a Gas Remote Controlled Fireplace. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Oakmont $229,900 Sought After ALL ON ONE FLOOR LIVING! Charming Bungalow with much to offer! Look past the Color Palate to find a meticulously maintained home with many updates, including: NEW ROOF, NEW FURNACE, NEW HOT WATER TANK, NEW GARAGE DOOR, & NEW SHED. The first floor laundry/mud room was added in 2015 and includes a STACKED WASHER & DRYER. The Eat in Kitchen has many updates including a NEW MICROWAVE and COUNTER TOP and SINK, and NEW STOVE. The enclosed porch allows you to enjoy the yard. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Oakmont $149,900 Rare opportunity! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN OAKMONT! Building Lot, approximately one acre, This Lot abuts a Lush Treeline for privacy. Located in one of Oakmont’s finest neighborhoods, this is an ideal spot for a NEW HOME, surrounding homes are estate quality on this lovely street with matures trees. Walking distance to Oakmont’s Quaint Shops, Walking Trails, Parks, Public Library, Local Theater, Restaurants, Bakery and more! Easy access to Route 28 and PA Turnpike. Builders are Welcome! Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Vernona $115,900 GREAT ROSEDALE LOCATION! Situated toward the end of the Cul De Sac, this two story brick colonial offers a First Floor Family Room with NEW CARPET and RECENTLY UPDATED powder room. This Addition includes a small garage underneath for storage or compact car. Step Saver Kitchen with Oak Cabinets Open to a Covered Side Porch. Freshly Painted House and Exposed Hardwood Floors! Back of the house looks out to a Wooded View. The garage cannot fit a full size car but can accommodate a small vehicle, ideal for motorcycles & quads. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
Pittsburgh $74,900 Located in the Vibrant 55+ Community of Cloverleaf Commons this Well Maintained Manufactured Homes offers Spacious One Level Living. The Large Living Room with Vaulted Ceilings and Ceiling Fan has an abundance of Natural Light, The Formal Dining Room allows you to host your family and holiday dinners, Fully Equipped Kitchen features a built in Breakfast Counter and adjacent Laundry Room. Masterbedroom boasts Large Closets and Full Bath, Generous 2nd Bedroom with closet. Off Street Parking in Covered Carport. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739
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KOPPEL - 116 FAIRLANE BLVD. .29 acre, double lot, level to slopping public utilities available. 101x126 double lot. Very close to Als Corner. All public utilities available. General Urban Development zoning. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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BEAVER FALLS - 115 ORCHARD ST. BEAVER FALLS Level, 1 acre lot. Very large 6 stall garage with 2 twobedroom apartments attached. Apartments need finished. The electric has been stripped from garage. Public water, gas, and sewage available. The roof has been patched but will need replaced. New windows, doors and garage doors. Recently painted inside and out. Plenty of room to buildyour home behind the garage. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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NEW CASTLE - 1114 COUNTYLINE RD. Zoned commercial and cleared vacant property. Ready for your home or project. Could have a home or business! Taps already in for water and sewage. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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FRANKLIN TWP. - 449 NICHOLSON AVE. Large, brick church on 1.2 acres. R-1 zoning that permits many businesses, large gravel parking lot, lots of open space, well maintained, solid construction, church has full finished basement with reception hall area and many classrooms. Back part of building has first and second floor classrooms, R-1 zoning, and enough open space for building. Boiler heat, public sewage, water, and bathrooms. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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FRANKLIN TWP. - 490 ROUTE 288 Commercial building and acreage, 346feet of Route 288 frontage zoned for commercial use. About one third vacant. 2.09 acres with concrete pads, blacktop, concrete building. Currently used as car wash, 2 stall self-wash and 1 automated wash with modern equipment and water reclaim system. The property has access to gas and sewage, water and electric currently utilized, heated floors, plenty of vacant land to make it as you need or build to suit. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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PATTERSON TWP. - 2603 A 19TH ST. 3 bedroom & 1.5 baths. Clean, fresh, and ready for you to move in. The roof is new, brand new carpeting and vinyl, freshly painted. The grass cutting, landscaping, and snow removal all taken care of for you. $150 condo fee. From your deck off of the dining room, end unit with full unfinished walk-out basement to a small patio area and levelgrassy area. There is plenty of room for a family room or whatever you need. Eat-in kitchen and dining room. Nice size living room. Master bedroom with half bath. Three bedrooms with lots of closet space throughout. Full bath on the upper floor, partial bath in the basement. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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BEAVER - 885 GYPSY GLEN RD. 3 bedroom home in a cute and handy location. Close to town, school, everything but country setting in your own backyard. Everything already updated for you. Ready to move-in and easy to maintain. 2 bedrooms on main floor and one large second floor bedroom. Clean and decent height full walk-out basement. Cozy covered side porch. Full 2 stallgarage with level offstreet parking. Level front yard rolling to lower back yard with stream. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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CHIPPEWA TWP. - 188 BLACKHAWK RD. One acre, level, building lot on Blackhawk Road with tap-ins paid. Much more to the property than the mowed part. Ready for new construction. See Zoning for permitted uses including multi-units. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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PULASKI TWP. - 108 DEAL LANE & ROUTE 422 Route 422 frontage! Zoned mixed highway active andsuccessful business! Prime location, location, location! 381 feet of Route 422 frontage, 1.24 acres, 2104 square footage building. Price is for property and business, well-known long standing business (lawn equipment) in prime location, directly across from new Family Dollar, fronts on Route 422 and Deal Lane, right at State line, outdoor equipment sales and service (Husqvarna) and propane refill business and viable lottery business. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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ECONOMY - 35 COONEY HOLLOW æ acre building lot. Beautiful wooded scenery. Bring your builder. Very private setting overlooking wooded valley with stream. All utilities available. Last 4 lots on back-side of Chestnut Ridge Plan. Nothing across from you but woods. Mindy McKee (724)933–6300
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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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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 $159,900 Updated Affordable 2 bedroom with spacious garage. Remodeled eatin kitchen, Private covered patio and yard. Great Location near park, schools, & shopping. MLS# 1368645 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
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Peters Township $799,900 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 amazing rear property. MLS# 1345387 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
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 $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
Tips for Maintaining an Organized Living Room by Caren Baginski 1. Welcome the Wastebasket
If trash tends to accumulate in the family room, adding a wastebasket might cut down on clutter. Few family rooms actually have a wastebasket in them; they’re not attractive and they can smell. Counteract this by choosing a can that fits your room’s decor. If you know food will be thrown away here, get one with a lid and some deodorizing trash bags.
2. Keep Flat Surfaces Clutter-free Papers, books, brochures and magazines tend to accumulate on flat surfaces all around the house, and the family room is no different. In fact, the family room is often more cluttered because it’s a central gathering place in the house. A two drawer lateral file is an ideal recommendation - If you don’t have the floor space, a stackable file cart will do.
3. Control Out-of-Control Cords Until the world goes wireless, we’ll forever be stuck with tangled cables behind our entertainment centers. Fortunately, there are several options for taming cords in the family room. A cable caddy usually sticks onto a desktop (or behind the TV console) and has a space for several cables to clamp into. Your cords will still dangle freely, however, so a cable zipper, which encloses all the cables in a tube, might be the best bet.
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4. Create a Play Zone If toys are taking over your family room, it’s time to put them in timeout. Unused corners of a family room transform into great play areas because the walls serve to block encroaching clutter. Corners are also good areas to put a small bookcase or children’s table. Add rolling bins for toy storage so your child doesn’t have to feel confined, but is encouraged to pick up after he or she is done playing.
5. Coffee Table Functionality If you have a coffee table (or forgot you had one due to the clutter) it’s time to reassess its organizational capacity. Coffee tables that look great but don’t have any storage for magazines, remote controls or even drink coasters, are probably making life more difficult. If you don’t have the budget for a new one, consider adding low storage cubes, rolling baskets or bins to stick under the table.
8. Take Advantage of Space Behind the Sofa Organize extra blankets, pillows, candles in an accessible place - behind the sofa. It’s a great place to put a trunk, cabinet or low bookcase. Plus, it gives you another surface to put a lamp or show off some treasured objects.
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