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2120 Ardmore Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15221 OAKMONT $699,900 The American Dream Home!Brick paved walkway; rose covered trellis welcome you through Red Front Door into Large Gracious Home featuring gleaming HARDWOOD FLOORS.Center Hall Floor Plan offers Formal Living; Dining Rooms. BLACK CHERRY WOOD PANELED DEN w/1/2 Bath.GOURMET KITCHEN boasts 5 BURNER WOLF GAS STOVE,BOSCH DISHWASHER & SUBZERO REFRIGERATOR in STAINLESS STEEL,HighEnd Designer GRANITE COUNTERS; RICH CABINETRY. Sunken Family Room w/WET BAR, FIREPLACE; BEAMED CEILINGS lead to outdoor patio, where you will FALL IN LOVE! OUTDOOR KITCHEN; CUSTOM BUILT STACKED STONE FIREPLACE for Entertaining or Relaxing surrounded by Natural Privacy Barrier,Pond; Perennial flowering gardens.Master Suite will WOW you w/LUXURIOUS FULL BATH, in suite Laundry.

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O’HARA TOWNSHIP $309,900 CHOICE UNIT!!From moment you enter totally renovated condominium, you will know you are home! Designer quality CUSTOM KITCHEN less than 1 year old featuring QUARTZ COUNTERS & FULLY EQUIPPED w/STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES is well planned w/unique features.Open Concept Living Room/Dining Room dressed in LUXURIOUSLY PLUSH CARPETING & POTTERY BARN INSPIRED COLOR PALATE boast Natural Light from Sliding Doors & Windows out to Balcony.

PRIME LOCATION overlooking courtyard is most sought after in the building.

LUXURIOUSLY PLUSH Carpet throughout. No Surface untouched...Gorgeous Updated Bathrooms w/Granite Counter Tops & Custom Cabinetry. “Neat Nik’s” will appreciate the built in CUSTOM CLOSET SYSTEMS allowing for great organization & storage!

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DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH $279,900 LIVE URBAN in ARCHITECTURAL GEM located in heart of Downtown Pittsburgh,NO CAR NEEDED!BIKE, WALK or PUBLIC TRANSPORT to Cultural District,Sporting Venues,Theaters,Restaurants,Convention Center & Commerce.Urban Designed Open Concept floor plan w/13ft ceilings & 8ft windows.

Natural exposed brick Walls,Concrete Floors,Arched Wooden Doors & exposed beams add to ambiance, making each condo unique.Excellent use of space allows for E-nook in entry,Easy Entertaining w/Stainless Steel equipped kitchen & Granite Counter open to Living Area, Cozy up in front of GAS FIREPLACE, RELAX in Master Bedroom, Wash away stress of day in SPA SIZED BATH w/LUXURIOUS over sized shower complete w/Body Spray system & Glass Door,Convenient IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739

PENN HILLS $127,900 SUPER SHARP! Move Right into this 2 story BRICK COLONIAL situated on LARGE LEVEL LOT. Be Charmed by CLASSIC ROSEDALE HOME w/Gleaming HARDWOOD FLOORS & NEUTRAL PAINT COLORS. Living Room & Dining Room are kissed w/NATURAL LIGHT & SUNSHINE!. Built in Corner Cupboard in dining room makes cute bar or display area & adds storage. Kitchen is Fully Equipped & features an adjoining BREAKFAST NOOK features a BAY WINDOW w/views of LEVEL BACKYARD. Just off kitchen is SCREENED IN SIDE PORCH allowing you to enjoy outdoor time under cover!! 2nd floor boasts 3 Good Sized Bedrooms w/Closets & Full Bath w/CERAMIC TILE FLOORS that has been updated. Basement is unfinished but could be future project to add gameroom or den.

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OAKMONT $479,900 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Sought after Walking Location close to parks, trails, shopping district, restaurants, & library.

Beautifully renovated home offers gleaming hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, 1st floor family room, formal living & dining rooms, E-NOOK area, 1st floor laundry, 1st floor full bath & kitchen that will feed your passion for cooking!

It features CUSTOM CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL HIGH END APPLIANCES, including SUBZERO DRAWER FREEZER! Step from kitchen out to manicured LEVEL YARD & FABULOUS CONCRETE DECK over garage. Living Room boasts a GAS fireplace & Bow Window adding natural light & opens thru pocket doors to Family Room.

Master Bedroom features Brick Wall w/decorative Fireplace & Walk in Closet.

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O’HARA TOWNSHIP $599,000 Opportunity Knocks w/this one of a kind MODEL HOME, Never lived in & finished w/DESIGNER QUALITY APPOINTMENTS located on /1st FLOOR just steps from FORMAL LOBBY AREAS.Don’t want to sacrifice your outdoor space?Don’t have to!!Home features a SOUGHT AFTER PRIVATE TERRACE. Just under 2000 SF w/10 Foot Ceilings you will be amazed at OPEN SPACIOUSNESS of this home.Kitchen features ABUNDANT HIGH END CABINETRY,GRANITE COUNTERS,STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES including a GAS COOK TOP,WALL OVEN,& PANTRY CLOSET.EXPANSIVE GRANITE COUNTER serves as Gathering or Eating area.FINE DETAILS are standard for this kitchen.Adjacent Laundry Room offers additional Storage w/BUILT IN SHELVES. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739

POLISH HILL $399,900 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 first floor features an open kitchen, dining and sitting area, with a cool hidden loft bedroom and bath.

The 2nd floor and third 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 and more. Located in the Historic Polish Hill area with trendy quaint coffee shops, & gathering places and a lively artistic community.

Lori Hummel (412)287–1739

OAKMONT $1,200,000 Introducing Rivers Edge Newest Model, THE MONROE! Located at the Edge of Allegheny River, across from Swimming Pool & Clubhouse, EXCITING & UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN was designed to take advantage of the outdoors w/PRIVATE COURTYARD, SUN DECK & RIVER VIEWS from its fabulous 3rd floor porch! OPEN CONCEPT Living in the Living Room, Dining Room & Kitchen, MULTI FUNCTIONAL CARRIAGE LOFT over Garage that could be Private Guest Suite, an OFFICE, a GALLERY SPACE that opens to Courtyard, a BUTLERS PANTRY w/WET BAR, & ELEVATOR! THE Master Bedroom encompasses half of the 2nd floor featuring, 2 WALK IN CLOSETS, STUDY, SPA SIZED BATH, w/SOAKING TUB, & LAUNDRY. Lori Hummel (412)287–1739

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“The Nancy Evans Team” North Hills Office 9840 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

Nancy Evans & Lisa Siegrist CELL 412-980-5228 412-367-3200 x5050 nancyevans@tprsold.com

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WEST DEER $279,900 Gorgeous Home! Hardwood floors throughout, even 2nd floor! Many updates including new exterior siding,.... Pella Windows,....and New Roof in 2018! Charming front porch, large enough for seating! Side yard with flower-arbor! Lush Landscaping!

Lovely warm and inviting kitchen with glass-front cabinets, and large center island!

Open and airy to table area and door to large back deck! Large walk-in closet in mastr bedroom. Fabulous Master bath is remodeled with oversized walk-in shower and marble-top vanity! Remodeled Hall bath with jet tub! Ample room sizes! Family room with raised hearth fireplace. Back yard is private setting with shade trees and green space galore! Culdesac Street in Cedar Ridge neighborhood. Fully equipped with all appliances! 1402046 Nancy Evans (412)367-3200 x5050

ECONOMY $209,900 Lovely well-kept home with many upgrades! custom built beamed ceiling in living room; newer hot water tank; covered rear patio; shed in back yard; large bright gameroom and bar, with half bath, and additional hobby area in lower level. Rear windows were replaced; Remodeled full bath; Movein ready! 1394063 Nancy Evans (412)367-3200 x5050

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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• 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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South Fayette $199,900 Pretty level entry two bedroom two bath level entry ranch style condo.

Large 2 car garage.

Beautifully maintained with private patio and lot.

Carefree living includes pool and clubhouse.

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Monroeville $149,900 Level entry three bedroom on quiet cul-de-sac.

Remodeled kitchen and bath. Anderson windows.

Huge family room with fireplace. Covered side porch and large storage shed.

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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# 1389444 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

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Mt. Lebanon $145,000 Updated Affordable 2 bedroom with spacious garage. Remodeled eat-in kitchen, Private covered patio and yard. Great Location near park, schools, & shopping. MLS# 1368645 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

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10 Easy Home Sale Tips 1.

By Barbara Ballinger

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Add power outlets with USB ports in rooms that lack them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms where they’re most needed.

Remove outdated wallpaper, replacing it with paint and preferably a neutral color,

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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.

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.

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Clean carpets and wood floors since they’re often the first part of a room that buyers check out; you don’t need to replace them unless they’re in terrible shape.

5. Change out corroded or dented door knobs and

levers. The replacements don’t have to be expensive but they should look new and clean.

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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.

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Improve a home’s healthfulness by using paints and adhesives with low or no VOCs. Point out these changes to prospective buyers.

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Be sure your house is priced competitively with 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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