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fter nearly a half decade of divergence from the U.S. Economy’s trend, the Pittsburgh market seems to be synchronizing with the national economy as 2013 unfolds. I have read projections that the Pittsburgh region will get a boost later this year from a nationwide pick up in the economy. That improving national economy will benefit Pittsburgh businesses as well, which have relied more on the relative strength of the regional consumers during the past few years.

Businesses across the country will be taking profits they’ve been accumulating since 2009 and putting them to work, buying equipment, adding staff, etc. Pittsburgh, like elsewhere, should reap the benefits.

Greater Pittsburgh’s residential construction has improved even more so than 2012. Permits for new single-family dwellings were up over 14 percent compared to the first quarter of last year. Given the poor weather and our limited lot inventory, such an increase in the first three months was a surprise. Our overall housing starts were down slightly, with 741 units compared to 804 units in 2012. The decline in attached and multi-family housing was due mainly to timing. Looking at projects already in the pipeline, permits for this category of home will outpace the full year of 2012 by at least 400 units. (National housing starts in March marked the first time that monthly volume topped the million unit mark since June 2008.)

In this issue of NEW HOME, you’ll rediscover why buying a home really is about location, location, and yes, location! The South Hills of Pittsburgh continues to prove that homes located in good school districts sell faster than those that are not and communities where there are a lot of jobs are great places to live and raise a family.

You will also read why Pittsburgh’s apartment scene is so hot! Many of our young, bright students are being recruited to stick around and lend their skills to Pittsburgh’s stable businesses and economy. This workforce will need somewhere to live, a place where they can enjoy flexible living arrangements and take advantage of one of the most livable cities in America.

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Sometimes it is the most obvious or trite things that are the most true.

Buying a home really is about location, location, location. Homes located in good school districts sell faster than those that are not and sell for more money. Communities where there are a lot of jobs are great places to live and raise a family.

These time-honored rules of real estate aren’t trendy or sexy; they are just true.

And nowhere are those rules truer than the South Hills of Pittsburgh.

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ommunities to the south of the City of Pittsburgh have always been popular – and populous – places to live and build. Over the course of Pittsburgh’s evolution since World War II, the focus of the South Hills has shifted from places like Baldwin, West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills to the former farms in northern Washington County but the attraction of the southern suburbs has remained strong. Now, with the burgeoning gas industry located squarely in the middle of the South Hills there is great economic opportunity developing and its home base is drawing more people to work in the South Hills than ever before.

To get an idea of how important the prosperity of the South Hills is to the Pittsburgh region, you need only look at the employment picture in Washington County over the past few years. The county has an unemployment rate below seven percent and has had job growth of 12 percent since 2010. In 2011, Washington ranked third among all U. S. large counties in job

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growth. In fact, the exemplary economic growth that Pittsburgh has been able to boast as a region would have been just flat if it weren’t for the jobs created in Washington County.

What is noteworthy about the economic gains in Washington County is that those gains are being felt throughout the South Hills – throughout the whole metropolitan area really – and are icing on the cake for an area that was already quite prosperous.

In the most recent Department of Labor and Industry report on employment, Mt. Lebanon had the lowest unemployment rate in the region at 4.5 percent. Nearby Bethel Park – at 5.5 percent – was also well below the regional average. As the natural gas industry gears up, it has been a job creation engine that is complementary to the strong employment base of the bedroom communities of commuters that are in the South Hills.

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St. Clair, Bethel Park and Jefferson Hills – along with Mt. Lebanon, have been home to the lawyers, doctors, and executives who made their living in Downtown since the city became an industrial power in the 1950’s. As Interstate 79 opened up opportunities for a convenient commute further to the south, homebuilders began creating new neighborhoods in northern Washington County and in South Fayette Township in Allegheny County to the west of I-79. And then in the late 1990’s a much-maligned economic development project called Southpointe hit its stride.

Southpointe has developed into a business park that is almost completely built out through three phases. More than 8,000 people work for companies in Southpointe and several thousand more are expected to work there after the headquarters for Mylan Labs, Mark West, Ansys and Noble Energy are completed.

Statistically speaking, every job creates a new household (the number of jobs and existing homes in metropolitan Pittsburgh

Piatt Estates is being built on 110 acres near the Meadows Casino in Chartiers Township. are nearly identical) and two residents.

Southpointe alone has helped push demand for homes through the roof. With the addition of thousands of jobs in the natural gas and energy industry, the economy of the South Hills is thriving.

Of course, the jobs aren’t the only economic story. The increased activity because of the drilling and processing in the gas fields has helped business owners of all types. Companies that were scratching out an existence fixing pumps, selling tires, distributing paint or just operating a diner have seen their fortunes improve dramatically. That has a multiplying effect for all those new jobs and has helped rejuvenate some of the sleepy small towns like Canonsburg, Bridgeville and Hickory. It’s important to remember that almost none of

this activity was occurring even as late as 2008 and that most of the action started in 2009-2010, as the country was mired in a terrible recession.

dentists and maybe most important of all, good schools. As you might expect, that’s a pretty good description of the South Hills.

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As might be expected, the job growth has been a magnet. The South Hills area saw its 2010 population grow four percent compared to the 2000 census. And according to the census, more of the area’s residents are under the age of 18 (22 percent) than over the age of 65 (18 percent).

A strong economic base is a real anchor for a community but it’s hardly the only reason people chose to live in an area, especially one that is well-connected to major commuting corridors, like the South Hills are. It takes lifestyle attractions, convenient shopping, access to doctors and

No matter where in the country you are, few things drive demand for houses like a good school district. A home conjures up strong emotions. It is much more than shelter. For most Americans, a home symbolizes family and the place where the family grows up. And few values are as important to family as the education of the children.

People want to live in communities that are served by a good school system. When homes are put up for sale or built in those kinds of communities, there is often more

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than one prospective buyer. That’s good for the community but especially for the homeowner. If you live in a community with good schools chances are your house will go up in value over time, regardless of what is happening in the larger economy. Pittsburgh is certainly no exception to that rule. Indeed, a quick roll call of the most desirable places to live in Pittsburgh – Fox Chapel, Murrysville, Moon Township, Hampton Township, Cranberry Township – all have good or great school districts.

That list purposely didn’t include several of the more desirable places to live in the South, but that’s hardly because there aren’t good schools; in fact, the region’s two best school districts are in the South Hills.

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Examination annually ranks the top districts in the state and region. For the past eight years, the Upper St. Clair Panthers have been rated the best in the state, closely followed by the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils. For 2013, these two districts

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ranked first and second respectively, recognized for the superior achievement of their students in all grades. The high rankings aren’t limited to these two districts in the south, however. Joining them is Peters Township at number 14 and upstart district South Fayette jumped in the rankings to number eight.

Those three districts in the top ten are investing in their facilities as well as their academics. Upper St. Clair is just completing a renovation of all of its middle schools. South Fayette School District began construction of a new elementary school last year, after building new middle and high school campuses within the past decade. Mt. Lebanon is in the midst of a three-and-half year, $85 million new high school and junior high, the largest K-12 project in Western PA’s history.

These school districts have demonstrated a commitment to academics and an investment in the future but each has also created an atmosphere where students can excel at interscholastic athletics. Schools from the South Hills have won state cham-

pionships in football, boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls soccer within the last five years.

THE NEW SOUTHERN LIVING Not surprisingly, the number of lifestyle amenities has been expanding along with the growth and prosperity of the South Hills. From the Washington Road main drag of Mt. Lebanon to the South Hills Village, residents in the South Hills have always had access to great shopping, restaurants and entertainment. There are highend shops in the Galleria in Mt. Lebanon, big box convenience in Village Square and a sprawling mixed-use center at Donaldson’s Crossroads.

But on top of all that, developers have doubled down on the South Hills over the last five years.

with hanger), a $90 million, 77-store outlet mall in South Strabane Township. The activity these two centers draws has encouraged the development of two more shopping centers at the Route 19 and Racetrack Road intersection. Construction on the Park Place Shopping Center is underway and work should start shortly on the Streets at the Meadows.

While the recession has thrown a chill into retailing since 2008, hundreds of new stores have opened in southern Allegheny and northern Washington counties.

One of the big draws to the area is the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in North Strabane Township. Expanded by $400 million in 2008, the Meadows offers expanded horse racing and a gaming casino that draws people from four states. Right across Racetrack Road from the Meadows is the Tanger Outlet Center (it rhymes

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Further west, at the I-79 Bridgeville exit, an even bigger mixed-use community is about to get the first of its retail projects.

The massive $400 million Newbury project, which includes hundreds of single-family homes, has been underway for several years. In 2013, the Gateway Shoppes will get under construction, kicking off a 750,000 square foot commercial town center located along Route 50 and the Interstate below the residential area.

Southpointe is also getting another live/ work/play component. The 120,000 square foot Southpointe Town Center is under construction, with the new groundfloor retail space and second-floor residential space equally split between the new developments. With as many as six new office buildings also under construction – and mostly leased already – there is likely to be a waiting list to occupy the apartments at the Town Center.

All of these major additions to the lifestyle of the South Hills help support an already exciting social scene. The new commercial and entertainment options are located along the South Hills’ major roads, in proximity to the existing lifestyle amenities. That adds convenience to the existing residents and to the new neighborhoods being developed.

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One of those new neighborhoods is Piatt Estates, a 170-lot subdivision being developed in four phases by Millcraft Investments in Chartiers Township. The project is being built on 110 acres that were part of the Piatt family’s farm. The first phase includes 18 dwelling units that should start in September once construction of the neighborhood’s roads and sewers are done this summer.

Piatt Estates will have 70 patio homes with single-level designs, although unlike most patio homes, these will have no shared walls. Millcraft’s Marcus Piatt says that the company wants to offer the no-maintenance lifestyle that appeals to two main demographic groups. “We think these will be perfect for empty-nesters and first-time buyers,” he says. “We’re also planning 33 estate lots for custom homes and the rest will be traditional single-family homes.”

Piatt says that the estate homes are targeted at the $550,000 range, while the traditional single-family homes will be $300,000 and up. The lots are 80 feet wide and are one-third of an acre on average. The homes will be built by Primrose Homes and Mars-based S & A Homes.

Chartiers Township is one of those areas that have benefitted economically from the natural gas boom. Unlike the municipalities that surround it, Chartiers hasn’t been the site of a boom in residential

construction in part because of the challenge of the topography but that seems to be changing.

“There isn’t a lot of developable land in Chartiers because there aren’t a lot of main roads to get access,” explains Marcus Piatt. “We’re about a mile off the highway. It’s very convenient but there is really a country feel to it. And the views from the estate lots will be of downtown Washington and to Canonsburg in the north. I’d put those views up against anything in Pittsburgh.”

“Primrose Homes is truly excited to be a part of Piatt Estates. Given the excellent location and beautiful scenic lots, we are confident the homes will be incredible, unique, and ones to truly call your own.

We can’t wait to get started,” commented Jeff Martin, owner of Primrose Homes.

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The other Piatt Estates’ builder, S & A Homes, has had great success building in the North Hills and Butler County but has been eyeing opportunities in the south.

Their Pittsburgh general manager, Chris Cinker, says that he sees similar characteristics in Washington County to the growth that occurred in the North Hills over the past couple of decades.

“I look at it like southern Butler County in that Washington County suburbs are just outside the Allegheny County tax structure but within convenient reach of the city,” he explains. “Southpointe is poised to expand again and S & A wanted to be right there.”

Cinker notes that the opportunities aren’t as plentiful in the immediate area sur-

rounding Southpointe but there are a number in the communities just an exit or two away. “We’ve been targeting Washington County for a while and the Piatt’s project is a great place to start. The piece of ground is terrific,” he says. S & A Homes expects most of its homes in Piatt Estates to be in a price range – starting just below $300,000 – that meets the demands of the growing market.

Paul Scarmazzi has experienced great success in the Washington County market by providing a low-maintenance home ownership concept to Pittsburgh¹s growing empty-nester demographic. By teaming up with Epcon Homes and Communities, the nation’s largest developer of carriage home communities, Scarmazzi offers single-level, low-maintenance attached and detached homes to those looking for a more care-free choice of home ownership.

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a small town. A Canon-McMillan grad himself, Scarmazzi left the banking industry fifteen years ago to develop and build lifestyle communities. While he currently has projects in Ohio and North Fayette Townships, he sees continued strength and growth in his own backyard.

We have infrastructure and investment here [in Washington County] and the location suits our buyers well, he says. We’re located a mile-and-a-half from a fullservice exit on I-79 that has the Tanger Outlets, Meadows Casino and Racetrack and restaurants… all the lifestyle amenities you could want for a community.

Epcon Communities is currently completing the planning of a new phase in its Chartiers Township community, Arden Mills, which will consist of single-level detached carriage homes and condominium homes. Epcon’s similar community in Cecil Township, Mission Hills, is now over 70% sold out.

Cecil Township is one of three municipalities where the region’s two biggest homebuilders, Ryan Homes and Heartland Homes have been building homes as competitors for two decades. At the end of 2012, Ryan’s parent company, NVR Inc. purchased Heartland Homes. Because of the activity of Ryan and Heartland in the South Hills, that area will feel the effects of the merger directly. While competition between the two firms was something that may have helped homeowners get a better deal on their new houses, each firm aggressively pursued new land, which had the opposite effect on the price they paid.

NVR marketing executives feel the synergism between the two brands will allow for a more efficient development process and are excited about the prospects for both Heartland and Ryan. Heartland marketers point out that both companies have experienced better performance in Washington County than any other part of the metropolitan area.

The NVR builders are well-equipped to respond to new development opportunities, of which there are half dozen or so in Peters, Cecil and North Strabane Townships. Their ability to deliver a new home will allow Ryan and Heartland to help new

Cecil Township is one of three municipalities where the region’s two biggest homebuilders, Ryan Homes and Heartland Homes have been building homes as competitors for two decades.

buyers looking to get into a home within six months or less. For buyers interested in something more custom-designed there are also plenty of new opportunities.

Two subdivisions with homes in the $500,000 and up range in Peters Township were launched shortly after the housing crisis hit but are seeing more activity since 2011 are Anthony Farms, where Stambrosky Homes is building, and the Hamlet at Springdale, with homes built

by Benjamin Marcus. Both neighborhoods are tucked away in secluded areas that are also within just a few minutes’ drive from the main arteries in Peters Township.

Similarly located, Alto Piano offers buyers a well-appointed custom home in Cecil Township, just a short commute to Southpointe and I-79. Graziani Construction is the builder.

Costa Homes is also building larger custom homes in the Hamlet at Spring-

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dale and is the developer/builder in Chamberlin Ridge and Castor’s Farm in Jefferson Hills. Jeff Costa weathered the recession well and has been expanding his reach into more neighborhoods in Peters and North Strabane Townships.

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new homes. On the high end, 12 lots have been approved in the new Jordan Estates neighborhood across from St. Clair Country Club, which will be developed

by Heartland Homes. And on the largest piece of residential property remaining in Upper St. Clair, Heartland has started construction on Bednar Farms, a 139-unit community on 110 acres along Bower Hill Road. J. T. Thomas Homes will also be building custom homes at the higher end of the price range in Bednar Farms.

One of the interesting twists to the story of the new housing in Upper St. Clair is that the builders in the new neighborhoods, Jeff Thomas and the Gillespie family that founded Heartland Homes are USC natives. While both builders have prospered working throughout the South Hills, the owners have kept an eye out for opportunities in their old neighborhood.

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Eddy Homes is a third generation homebuilder that has considerable holdings in the South Hills and calls the area home.

At present, they are building patio homes for empty nesters in the Crosswinds community in Peters Township. Eddy Homes is also the developer and builder of 24 lots on Justabout Road in Peters Township, a neighborhood they call Justabout Farms. The company is also building custom homes in Upper St. Clair at the Fair Acres neighborhood.

John Moritz is responsible for the marketing at Eddy Homes. He’s part of the third generation of the Moritz family and has noticed an interesting unique trait about the Eddy Homes customer in the South Hills.

“The owners we build homes for are mostly from the area. They were raised in Mt. Lebanon or Upper St. Clair,” Moritz observes. “We also build in Franklin Park in the North Hills and most of our customers there are relocating to Pittsburgh but people in the South Hills want to stay in the area.” NH

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PROFESSIONALS AND EMPTY NESTERS LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF RENTALS… Anyone who has traveled through Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods recently can attest to the fact that two things are in hot demand: bike racks and apartment space. Lots that were once vacant and hosting dilapidated, deteriorating buildings are now cordoned off with chain link fence, orange construction signs, and glossy printed banners that say COMING SOON!!! As the region’s management companies vie for prime locations to build or refurbish, many Pittsburgh homeowners are curious about the rapidly growing rental market. In a city where owning a home is still relatively affordable, many are marveling at the recent demand for rentals throughout the area, and are hoping it’s a sign of Pittsburgh’s growing economy.

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t’s interesting to note that Pittsburgh’s apartment renaissance is not a regional fluke: statistics are showing that the Multifamily Production Index (or MPI, as it’s referred to), has been increasing.

The MPI is based on a 0 to 100 scale. It is a composite measure of the multi-family housing market: “for sale” condominiums or for sale apartments; lowrent units; and market priced units. Indices above 50 indicate that more developers and builders are feeling the rental market is improving versus those who believe it is not. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the MPI has been above 50 for the fourth quarter in a row, having recently gone up two points to hit an even 54. Individual composite numbers are showing that market-rate rentals continue to garner builder confidence, remaining above 60 over six consecutive quarters. Units for sale weighed in at 46, its highest score since 2005. Low rental units increased a whopping seven points for a score of 53.

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It is a composite measure of the multi-family housing market: “for sale” condominiums or for sale apartments; low-rent units; and market priced units.

Though demand obviously remains strong and indices improve quarter to quarter, W. Dean Henry, CEO of Legacy Partners Residential in Foster City, California has expressed the national reality that builders must face: labor shortages, land prices, and the rising costs of building materials throughout the nation. Despite this, however, Henry is seeing much change in the landscape of what people want. “The apartment and condo markets continue to improve as new household formations generate demand.”

Not all local multifamily property companies have been swayed to heedlessly rush towards the rental gold rush, however, citing oversupply as a concern. Kevin Keane, vice president of Lincoln Property Co., expressed his refrain in a recent Pittsburgh Business Times article about the aggressive increase in rental properties.

Keane is concerned about an eventual oversupply that will result from a dip in the market following this current “boom.”

Other industry professionals remain hopeful however, as evidenced by the MVI, or Multifamily Vacancy Index which measures the perception of vacancies. The MVI is 31, much lower than the 70 MVI of 2009. It has been on a steady decline ever since, ultimately indicating fewer multifamily unit vacancies throughout the country.

How reliable are these numbers? Generally speaking, the U.S. Census figures usually confirm the MPI and MVI indices one to three quarters after these indices are published. As the MPI continues to climb since 2010 and the MVI keeps shrinking impres-

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The Grass is Always Greener…

Though owning a home is often the ideal for the typical American, renting has received an unnecessarily bad rap in some cities. In major metropolitan areas like San Francisco and New York, renting is the rule, not the exception. The higher the land prices, the higher percentage of the population who can’t afford to own; however, this does not mean that apartments are a “lesser” option to owning. For people living outside of major cities where home owning is more affordable, the perks of renting still remain alluring for certain populations. What are some of the perks of renting versus owning?

Fear of Commitment You’re in a residency at one of our local hospitals, and you’re hoping to land your dream position in Los Angeles in three years so that you can be closer to your family…

These are just a few of the many reasons why some people have to keep their location mobile. With the ups and downs of the real estate market lately, it makes perfect sense that someone would prefer a home that they can easily unload with the break or the end of a lease. Younger workers are especially attracted to flexible arrangements that allow them to make year-to-year decisions about their location and employment.

Maintenance Free for Me Window washing, roof repair, plumbing, landscaping, cutting the grass, and the list goes on and on. For seniors, busy professionals, and anyone who’d rather vacation than mulch and seed their own yard over the weekend, renting apartments or buying condos are the way to go. Monthly condo fees may at first seem like a drain; however, it’s proved to be a regulated way of making sure that there are resources set aside for repairs, both big and small.

Ever wonder how rental developments

The Pittsburgh housing market has been a great indicator of our healthy job market. Due to our economy being dependent upon mainstays like medicine, education, technology and energy, we have managed to keep our real estate buoyed up along with job growth. sively, it’s evident that boom or bust, developer confidence is high right along with multifamily unit demand.

You work for a company that requires you to work out of its Pittsburgh office part of the year and the Denver office the rest of the time. Your contract is up for renewal, and you’ve been forewarned that you could possibly be relocated…

and condominiums have some of the most consistent, well-maintained properties and landscapes? They pay professionals to do it, and residents don’t have to lift a shovel, hedge clippers, or even turn on a hose for the sterling results.

You’re paying off student loans and saving up for an engagement ring, so a down payment is not a realistic goal to meet in the next two years…

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The Pittsburgh housing market has been a great indicator of our healthy job market. Due to our economy being dependent upon mainstays like medicine, education, technology and energy, we have managed to keep our real estate buoyed up along with job growth. As more people come to the city and remain here for their careers or to become entrepreneurs, household formation is the result.

Regional developers have been putting time, effort, and money into giving these individuals options other than owning. Ac-

cording to Dan Hogan, Director of Research at RED Capital Group, “There’s no question that the cities that are most economically dynamic are also cities that have a strong apartment market.”

According to Jeffrey Friedman, CEO and president of Associated Estates Realty Corp., an apartment REIT with a portfolio of 52 properties in 10 states, it’s age that is the prime indicator of rental performance in the nation. As stated earlier, younger residents don’t want to be hampered with a mortgage, and need the option of moving on a whim, so in cities that retain, or attract, a young workforce, rental markets can charge more for space because of demand. Current vacancy rates reflect this— they are very low across the nation. Start-ups, universities, and medical institutions have always attracted a www.greaterpittsburghnewhome.com

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house with anyone but a family pet, there’s only so much space that is needed to lead a comfortable life. The perks of having a finite amount of space (yes, perks) are that residents spend less time traversing corridors, walking from kitchen island to kitchen island, and across an expansive (also under-utilized) desert of “formal” living and dining areas to get where they want to go. What may seem like a plus (space), can also be an annoyance (“can he really not hear me calling him, or is he ignoring me again?”). For the sake of domestic placidity, it’s suggested that there be enough space to roam so that couples aren’t always gracing one another with their constant presence; however, in the case of a single resident, the more space, the more time, effort, and money spent on keeping the place running. Utilities only get more expensive, and ask any savvy apartment owner how to save a lot of dough during a terminal Pittsburgh winter, and they’re going to tell you “middle unit” under their breath so as not to spark a feeding frenzy. When it comes to utilities and upkeep, renters and condo owners have a valuable little secret.

I’m Secure Many apartment buildings and high rises have 24-hour security, doormen, and front desk services. This is quite a draw, being that if something was to run afoul, a perpetrator has to run the gauntlet of secure entrance ways and a guard. His likeness will also be recorded by time-tracking cameras as he makes his way through the building or parking lot, too. The added security measures are great for jet-setters or those who travel frequently for work.

and living within walking distance to the office is unbeatable. For those who enjoy entertaining with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s skyline in the distance, or who regularly eat at restaurants, attend gallery crawls, performances, or sporting events, luxury rentals in the Golden Triangle are a chic, cosmopolitan answer to an active social and professional life.

Service It’s a growing rental trend that allots a bevy of complimentary or affordable services to residents. Gyms, trainers, nutritionists, spas, and restaurants are cropping up as standard upgrades in high-end apartments and condominiums. Modern apartment developments are practically islands unto themselves. For urbanites, this means that they can work out, be entertained, pampered, and fed without leaving their building. It also means that anyone in need of dry cleaning or grocery delivery services can call down to the front desk and have their basic needs taken care of without turning an ignition or changing out of their pajamas. In more residential communities, it’s common to find outdoor water activities, pools, and event rooms in addition to community activities and clubs, all of which help residents meet new people, get active, and experience a sense of community.

For older individuals who live alone, the proximity of others is also a bonus: in a neighbor-dense living situation, there is likely to be someone in the building, even the doorman, who notices if a resident has not left his or her apartment in a while, and who can alert emergency contacts or family members if that’s the case.

Convenience Especially in cases of downtown living, owning or renting an apartment close to work returns hours of free time to a professional. Compact that with parking costs,

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young workforce, and investors use this to their advantage. Ric Campo, CEO of Camden Property Trust focuses on areas that attract youth and are showing signs of economic and population growth. He’s found that even in areas that are “shedding” jobs, it hasn’t negatively affected REIT properties because of the demographics of layoffs. “If you look at who is losing jobs, it’s not young adults,” he says.

Job growth is something else that creates demand for the apartment sector, and thanks to some promising tech statistics, Pittsburgh has entered a whole new employment echelon. As demand for technology talent heats up across the nation, especially in our region, pools of young, bright students are being recruited to stick around and lend their skills to Pittsburgh’s

stable businesses and economy. Our city needs technology-savvy talent who know how to work and develop new cloud technology, improve mobile banking, and to aid in the state-of-the-art medical applications and research taking place at our various world-class hospitals. What’s a very promising sign that we are rewarding recent grads with incentives to stick around? Pittsburgh tech salaries have increased at the fastest national rate over a year-to-year study. Dice. com, an online technology careers site, notes that Pittsburgh’s tech salaries rose 18.1 percent in 2012-2013, an even higher increase than that in 2011-2012.

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PAVING

THE WAY TO OUTDOOR BEAUTIFICATION A poet once said “Spring in the world! And all things are made new!” With warmer weather upon us, many are looking to transform our outdoor spaces or create new ones to “re-make” our personal surroundings. From winding walkways leading to intimate patios to thoughtfully plotted driveways, the options for these surface areas are voluminous, begging to be carefully considered based on aesthetics, affordability and application.

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Following a Path of Successful Planning You’ve decided to add a new landscaped area or, maybe it’s time to address the “driveway situation.” While there are loads of decisions to be made, an initial step may be to determine what sort of paving material is best suited to your plan and your home environment. Many gardening and landscape experts agree that the paving material used can be the most expensive part of your plan, not to mention that it may very well be the largest part of your project. Keep in mind that the surface remains long after plants have gone dormant and trees have shed their leaves as the seasons progress, thereby serving as a year ‘round “attraction” that should enhance the beauty of your home.

Certainly it pays to keep the size of the surface in mind, as well as the fact that it will become a permanent part of the landscape, one not easily changed or replaced. Seeking the advice of a landscape architect or other professionals who work with specific paving materials can benefit

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you in the long run, saving time, turmoil and potentially dollars. That brings us back to the issue of the paving material itself. What is right for your patio? Your walkway? Your driveway? How does color, shape, size and durability factor into the ultimate choice? Does the cost align with your vision and taste?

First and foremost, exploring the world of paving materials, believe it or not, can be an exciting adventure… and somewhat overwhelming given today’s selections.

Paving materials, much like outdoor plants and flowers, bring color, texture, charm and shape to an outdoor area. And, like interior design, exterior design trends change over time and can impart a contemporary feel, old world charm, a quaint cottage look, or classic elegance, depending on your preference. It’s all up to you.

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the world of outdoor presentations just as poured, gray concrete is no longer the “brainless” go-to choice for driveways.

And, following the yellow brick road is but one path upon which to tread, given the rainbow of hues, shades and shapes available. Today, choices of paving materials include stone, such as sandstone, travertine, flagstone, slate and granite, to name a few; brick; concrete pavers; stamped concrete; tinted asphalt, and others, offering a wide range of tones, patterns and effects. Educating yourself allows you to compare and contrast materials as you determine what will best enhance your home and reflect your personal taste.

Brian Trimble, PE, LEED AP, regional vice president, Engineering Services, Brick Industry Association, believes that clay pavers (brick) and stone provide some of the biggest bangs for the buck. “Brick and stone are ideal for outdoor spaces, since they are products that actually come from the earth,” he explained. “ These products are chosen for their long lasting nature and low maintenance in a cost competitive way.” In addition to patios and driveways, Trimble sees brick as a

hardscape product also well-suited to seating and retaining walls “that blend (nicely) with the entire project.” While more costly than some other materials, he noted that “brick pavers are resistant to freeze/ thaw damage as well as many stains from cars and food.” Installation can mean a sand-set system or bricks placed in mortar, with each varying in price. “Any time brick is placed in mortar, it needs a skilled craftsman who knows proper setting techniques,” he continued.

“It also requires a concrete base to keep the mortar joints from cracking over time.

But, if placing brick in a horizontal application, it doesn’t need mortar, a common misconception. Instead, a sand-set system is preferred as it is a less expensive way to install brick pavers.” In addition to the standard 4” x 8” paver, manufacturers are

producing various sizes such as 2-¼” x 9”, 3” x 9”, 6” x 6”, and 6” x 9”, to name a few.

“... concrete pavers have morphed into a product that offers durability and flexibility”

In the last several years, concrete pavers have morphed into a product that offers durability and flexibility according to Bob Welling, vice president, marketing, R.I. Lampus Company of Springdale, Pa. Founded as a concrete block company in 1924, R.I. Lampus delved into hardscape products in the mid- 1970s as one of the first companies in the United States producing paving stones, known as Omni Stone. “Concrete paving stones with a stable base can move with the movement of the ground so cracks are ‘built-in’,” explained Welling. “The importance here is the tolerance of the freeze/thaw cycle in our region.” Welling sees the ‘freeze/ thaw’ cycle as the “biggest problem of any

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What Is A Paver?

According to www.todayshomeowner.com, a paver is a “thin, flat stone designed for paving projects such as walkways, driveways and patios.” There are brick and concrete pavers for the choosing, dependent on one’s budget and preference. Brian Trimble of the Brick Industry Association cautions that some product manufacturers may use the term “brick paver” even when the product is fashioned from concrete or other materials. Be sure to ask from what materials the pavers are made.

Brick (Clay) Pavers

Clay products fired at high temperatures to provide durability.

Pavers meeting requirements of ASTM C902 (a standards organization) resist temperatures in the Western Pennsylvania region (Wall brick, conforming to ASTM C216, is not appropriate for use in the ground.)

Better color retention than concrete Timeless style Lasts for generations Less maintenance and cleaning Can be more expensive than concrete Can chip or shear, but solid coloring masks small blemishes Limited color choices

Concrete Pavers

Cement and aggregate poured into forms – compressed and air cured.

Offers a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Easier to install.

More design choices than brick.

Subject to surface erosion – shorter life span.

May need sealing.

Less expensive than brick.

Color can fade.

Added pigment features a wide range of colors.

Cost Ranges of Various Paving Materials The following are approximate cost ranges for several paving materials. You may find pricing that is less or more than listed. When seeking prices of materials, do your homework, speak with reputable professionals, and establish a realistic budget. Remember, if you like a certain material but simply can’t afford to use it for the entire project, consider using some of it as a border, inset, or other decorative feature for variations on a theme.

All pricing listed is per square foot.

Stone

Clay (Brick) Pavers

Poured Concrete

Stamped Concrete

Concrete Pavers

Asphalt

Sandstone - $3 to $11 Slate - $4 to $7 Granite - $8 to $20 Travertine - $20 Bluestone - $22 Flagstone - $20 to $60

$13 to $16

On average, $8 Custom - $12 to $18 Elaborate $18 and up

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pavement” along with the area’s clay soil, which has a “tremendous amount of movement, causing cracking.” While pavers, like bricks, can withstand these cracking conditions, he cites repairability as an obvious advantage. “ If a problem arises, the affected stones are lifted and the problem at the base repaired, then the pavers are reset” rather than the having the surface jackhammered as might occur with rigid concrete or asphalt. Welling continued that paving stones are manufactured on equipment that allows for high density and low absorption – highly important factors considering the freeze/thaw issue as well as having the ability to bear up under heavy loads. “It’s very important that the result is a concrete paver with a compressive strength of 8,500 PSI and an absorption rate of less than 5 percent,” noted Welling, whose company adheres to those high standards.

For those looking toward a more varied color palette, concrete pavers offer a range of hues, created with iron oxide pigments; some tumbled or antiqued for a more weathered look that is reminiscent of natural stone products.

For those looking toward a more varied color palette, concrete pavers offer a range of hues, created with iron oxide pigments; some tumbled or antiqued for a more weathered look that is reminiscent of natural stone products. Chris Roma, landscape architect, Roma Design-Build, Inc., McKeesport, Pa., agrees that pre-cast pavers have come a long way since the ‘70s. “When pre-cast pavers first appeared, it generally was a standard brick shape with a few geometric patterns, but the paver has progressed,” he said. “First, manufacturers tumbled them and in the last several years, they are made to look more like stone, for example. It’s a choice that competes with natural stone but at a more reasonable price.” Admittedly, Roma still harbors an affinity for brick pavers and natural stone, noting the rich color saturation and the fact that they are true “creations of nature.”

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Asphalt, commonly seen in driveways, has grown from its humble, yet durable beginnings to include decorative features such as coloring and stamping. While many see it as a vast, dark expanse, maybe even a bit boring though cost effective, asphalt can now be colored in bold, soft and creamy shades. StreetPrint, the pioneer of stamped and colored asphalt, boasts some 24 colors and can

be stamped with a steel template to look like stone, brick or pavers. If not constructed properly however, asphalt can crack. For the plain black asphalt, seal coating can be used to extend the life of the pavement.

As you might suspect, cost of paving materials varies as greatly as the materials themselves and can be dependent on the size of the project, avail-

ability of particular materials, installation and overall product quality. As a general rule, natural stone, such as flagstone, travertine and others, are at the top end of the price range followed by brick while decomposed granite and asphalt come in at the lower end of the paving material spectrum. When looking at costs, consider installation as well as material pricing and any other elements that may affect your bottom line including any excavation costs, grading, if needed, additional builds such as retaining walls or steps and contractor fees.

It’s All About The Planning You’ve decided on your outdoor project, have a budget in mind, and have been mulling over materials to achieve the look and feel you want. But you’re unsure of how to start. Or perhaps you want some landscape/hardscape areas, but can’t envision a finished product or how it will enhance your home environment. Con-

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sulting a landscape architect to walk you down your desired path may ultimately help you keep time, money and frustration in check. “Sometimes, people come to us thinking about a primary project, like a patio,” stated Chris Roma. “We encourage them to think more broadly, even if it is not a short term process. You want to look at a plan, prepare, and consider the various elements, such as a walkway or walls so that you look at things as a whole.

We then can factor in different choices so people can make the best decisions about how much they want to spend and what their comfort level is.” Given the more transient nature of today’s homeowners, planning an outdoor area or an entire landscape and selecting the right paving materials takes on a new twist. “People are investing in outdoor design up front and want results that will not become dated too soon, or at all,” Roma continued. “People are thinking about the marketability of the home, not just its resale value. They want a space that complements the home.” Working with clients, Roma can introduce various materials,

such as pre-cast concrete pavers, that can mimic the more expensive natural stone yet still give the end product a “timeless look.” Welling, too, finds that planning is the most important part of the process. He suggests that people should have a clear idea of what they want before calling anyone. “One of the biggest problems people can make is calling someone to visit their home and get a price without getting references and talking to others who have used contractors. You can make a paving stone job look really good when it’s first put in, but some can hide a bad job really well, so you want to find reputable professionals.”

Roma advises that taking time to pre-plan and choosing a qualified professional helps you know what you are purchasing.

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Costa Homebuilders Raises the Bar

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Builder Profile

Synthesizing High Standards with New Life Customization for a Client-Focused Experience Jeff Costa of Costa Homebuilders attributes his independent thinking to his father, a masonry contractor. “Dad definitely taught me how to think for myself—I won’t tell you how he did it, but he definitely did,” Costa laughs. Jeff is a fourth generation builder in a long line of industry professionals who have made residential construction their craft. Though he has an impressive roster of seasoned experts working under the family name, no one at Costa is quick to soak up the spotlight as one of the region’s premier custom homebuilding companies. Instead, their focus is on the client.

After decades of experience, they’ve figured out a way to make the process of homebuilding organized, clear, and educational. They’ve accomplished this by introducing the New Life 3 Step Custom Home Program, a unique process that guides homeowners through every single decision, standard, and plan detail in a way that quells fear and puts control into the hands of the client.

Cookie cutter builders aren’t overly concerned about personalization. Costa, on the other hand, is adamant about assuring clients that floor plans are individually designed based on customer lifestyle, and a mindset of customization is encouraged from all clients. One size does not fit all in homebuilding, and the staff at Costa is proud to be associated with this philosophy even though it requires more work on the part of their professionals. “Our customers go through our process because we want their experience to be unique compared to what other builders offer. It is more demanding for us to be as flexible and custom-oriented as we are, but that is what separates us from everyone else,” says Anthony Ferrare, Costa Sales Professional. www.greaterpittsburghnewhome.com

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he first step in the New Life 3 Step Custom Home Program requires homeowners to fill out a detailed questionnaire, which is also available on the Costa website. No detail is left unturned, and many individuals include information regarding their lifestyle and hobbies. This helps Costa to build a home that meets very specific needs. Because Jeff and his team created the New Life program after decades of listening to clients, they can ascertain vital information in this preliminary exercise fairly easily. “Things just instantly jump out at us,” says Costa about the first step of the program. “There’s also a comments and concerns paragraph section to solidly explain a family’s priorities.” Though some information may seem irrelevant (e.g. “We love horseback riding and Nantucket!”), it’s part of a matrix of information that is applied to personalize the home from the plan right up to the finishes.

Jeff explains that all of the information in the questionnaire allows customers to use every square inch of space for daily living.

“We customize the floor plan so that our clients can utilize 100% of their space daily, not just two times a year.”

After the questionnaire, preliminary discussions with a Costa professional take place via a phone consultation. This is the time when prospective clients can talk about finding a lot, financing recommendations, and budget. Costa works in six counties, and has built a reputation for having experienced just about any lot or geotechnical challenge a resident can have in this part of the state. Though they build on empty lots or teardowns, Costa homes can be found in numerous housing communities and plans throughout all six counties, as well. Whether it’s a new lot,

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an existing lot, or a development, they can build a custom home to exceed any homeowner’s standards.

Because Jeff is equally concerned with the integrity of the lot as he is the quality of the building materials, Costa makes the lot preparation process more streamlined, even if it’s sometimes extensive.

“For instance, we want to help them locate the utilities, estimate any additional costs associated with the purchase of the lot, perform tree removal, test soil

owner must be on the same page during this stage because it sets the tone for the success of the project. “We discuss the lot that the customer has chosen, and the majority of time is spent reviewing our standard building specifications so that the customer is 100% clear on what is included in the price. Our team is very proud of our building specifications, and in order to understand the value of a Costa home, a client should first understand the building specifications we adhere to.”

All strata of homes built at Costa include materials that don’t only meet code, but well exceed it. This is the main reason why Costa is the “builder’s homebuilder”: they use materials that they would choose for their own homes, and construction professionals in the area have come to appreciate this standard.

for compaction and mine location.” And because most customers cannot fully visualize their future home on an empty lot, Costa’s staff will meet the client on the lot and use spray paint and flags to give a better representation how the home and yard will look.”

During this first step of the New Life program, prospective clients are invited to ask questions about Costa Homebuilder’s standards. Costa does not subscribe to the concept of building at minimum code.

They are transparent with the standard of materials used throughout the build, and at this stage, clients are given information about the materials used in all Costa homes, including the footers, foundations, and insulation. Project Manager Chris Zacur explains that builder and

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Even though owners can’t see all of what goes into their home, they take relief in knowing that every Costa home is built on a sturdy foundation. This is especially useful being that Western Pennsylvania is riddled with difficult soil conditions and mines, all of which Costa will take care of in the pre-build if a lot requires improvement.

“Because our materials are over code, our footer size is 24 inches wide x 12 inches deep, with three rows of number 5 bar. It’s definitely larger than code, but it’s stronger and has less settlement in the house. It would be a very easy place to cut corners, because no one sees it.

Regardless, it’s not how we build,” says Costa.

Costa is a realtor-friendly company as well. Adhering to a level of service espoused by its founder, the Costa team believes in the collaboration between

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agent, owner, and builder. If clients are currently working with a realtor, Costa provides them with suggestions for their realtor as they look for a lot to build. If they don’t have a realtor and would like help finding one that specializes in lot sales, Costa furnishes the information of agents familiar with Costa and the lotpurchasing process. It’s a system that’s proved conducive to smooth, timely transactions. They have found that working with both client and realtor produces the best possible outcome for owners, which is a markedly different protocol from their competitors who often cut the realtor out of the equation.

The phone consultation is also a time when clients can talk about financing options and their budgetary restrictions.

Costa is happy to recommend financing institutions that can help homeowners expedite the financing process with less hassle. Realistic expectations for the lot and what may be required prebuild are established. The crossroads where budget meets expectations is a tricky one for home builders and anyone in a service-related industry, but Costa emphasizes that budgetary guidelines are brought into the forefront right off the bat.

Keeping in line with their transparent building practices, budget discussions are welcomed by the Costa team because it gives the customer time to consider options. “A key point that we always discuss is the difference between which upgrades need to be done during construction and which

upgrades can be done at a later date.

Once we have a solid budget number to work with, we will be able to recommend the best course of action for that individual customer,” adds Ferrare.

After the lot and budget are determined, customers are asked to visit the Costa showroom where standard features in all Costa homes are reviewed and demonstrated. The Costa Team is always enthusiastic about showing the baseline offerings to clients. Though this may sound counter-intuitive to those familiar with custom homebuilding, Costa has established baseline standards that don’t necessarily need upgrades, which affords more buyers the level of material they want within budget.

As in any large, life-changing process, building a home can often produce fear in even the sturdiest of veterans. This was the impetus behind creating the New Life program, and also a reason why Marketing Director, Julie King and Costa like to keep things simple. As long as customers know what decisions they must make and by what date, worst case scenarios can be avoided. Unlike most building companies, Costa does not require clients to make selections during

the first showroom visit. The showroom workshop is about education, which is something that Costa understands. Before getting into business, he taught at Fox Chapel Middle School. Though he soon left teaching to follow his true passion, he did take one thing with him: an ability to break down a complex process into manageable parts so that customers can truly know what is happening in their home.

“We spread out selections over four months so they can take time to think about design, colors, and styles.

No one is pressured into upgrading or choosing. Customers are given deadlines so that all parties know what their responsibilities are.” More importantly, nothing that hasn’t been previously discussed during the workshop or in the contract occurs without the customer first signing off on the changes. There are no mysterious bills that show up for unauthorized work. “Once a contract is signed, they’re involved. It’s a collaborative process signed off by the client before we invoice.

This is not typical in our business, and we utilize selection forms and timelines aggressively.”

But it’s not all work and no play. King works closely with buyers, many of which

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are couples, in the showroom. One of the most enjoyable aspects of her work is watching her clients’ excitement build.

“It’s pretty interesting to see the look on their faces when we tell them what our baseline standard is. Immediately, they relax and start having fun with it.” A lot is discovered during these showroom visits, and it’s not necessarily only about the home! “Some couples really jive and have fun with it,” says Costa, “and the dynamics of a relationship become apparent pretty quickly,” he chuckles.

“It’s a process, which is why we give

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them time to decide, but fairly quickly we’ll see the decision-maker move to the forefront. This person is usually our point of contact throughout the process, and homebuilding is never the same experience for any two couples.” Sometimes, it’s the layout options that glean the biggest display of pleasure in customers, especially when they realize that they can substitute a breakfast area for a formal dining room, put a computer nook in the kitchen, or that they can add a playroom or media room for kids on the first level.

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a personalized experience and living space that they can feel comfortable in right away.

Customers are also provided with a private webpage where they can make selections and view photos for ideas.

Instead of hiring an interior designer, King can meet with clients as needed to review options, and she also provides professional, high resolution photos of the client’s samples in a furnished home so they can see their preferences applied.

Costa believes in empowering the client

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with good information in the privacy of their own home.

Whether it’s in the showroom, at home, or on site, owners have access to the Costa team. Most homeowners aren’t in the building industry, and Costa took this into consideration when creating portfolios to help explain tricky terminology or aid in visualization of the final product. “We’ve built a lot of homes. When we show the drawing, clients won’t necessarily understand it, so we use an extensive portfolio of photos. We’ll email them a photo that

represents the topic at hand.” Costa sends large, high resolution images right to a client’s inbox. This approach has also proved useful for buyers who are out of town often, or who are living elsewhere.

Through email and the Costa website, selections can still be chosen, communication sustained, and decisions made.

Out-of-towners or individuals who don’t care for the traditional architecture of most new homes in the region have a very wide range of options at Costa, too.

Because of the standard of customization

available for every buyer’s floor plan, interior selections, and architectural style, it’s common that the company is building a French Country on one block, and a Mediterranean on the next. For those wanting a more “coastal” feel in the landlocked hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, Costa is ready to discuss how to make that happen and the upgrades that will lend authenticity and uniqueness. Photos are a great way for clients to clearly communicate their preferences and to make sure that each party is clear on the expectation before breaking ground. Even

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Builder Profile more rare architectural styles, such as contemporary and modern homes are possible. The “no frills” approach can sometimes affect budget, but the clean lines, flat roofs, and geometric formidability of a modern home is something that Costa has experience with, and which few builders in the area will do.

Meet the Costa Team…

As a locally owned business, improvements and new technology are offered to clients immediately and as soon as they hit the market. Without the red tape of larger, corporate builders, Costa has taken full advantage of staying technologically savvy and translating this into downloadable apps that make living easier, like those that allow an individual to control temperature and volume in the house from a wireless device. “We can integrate or offer upgrades as they come out on the market. We don’t have to go to a board—it’s implemented right away.

And if something isn’t working for the client, we can fix that immediately, too,” says Costa.

Jeff Costa

After interviewing clients throughout the years, the Costa team is well versed in the fears that plague buyers. Jeff and his staff created the New Life program with these concerns in mind. “We’ve heard it all, and we know what buyers are worried about: financing, the horror stories of poor construction, and spending more money than what the contract stated. In response, we streamlined the process and made custom building more organized—the response has been positive so far. People like structure.” And like anyone who has ever taught a classroom of unruly school students, it’s not hard to believe that at the core of the Costa philosophy is learning. “Our staff keeps the lines of communication open at all times, so there’s never any doubt about what is going on and when. The more educated the client, the more likely expectations will be met.”

You can visit the Costa Homebuilders website at www.costahomebuilders.com where links to their Facebook page and blog can also be found. Staff may be contacted by calling 412-384-8170.

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Jeff has served as Operating Manager for the last 15 years, and has spent a total of 25 years with his family’s company. As a fourth generation builder, he is an experienced resource regarding the design and management of the home-building process. Jeff is adamant about providing the right home for the client’s needs and lifestyle. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in technology education, and enjoys educating customers, designing custom floor plans, and making clients’ homes feel like a peaceful retreat away from the hectic outside world.

Julie King Julie has been with the Costa team for over a year, serving as their Marketing Director. She draws upon her 12 years of media sales experience to implement marketing initiatives for Costa, and to share the unique story and philosophy behind their award-winning homes. Julie graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and is passionate about building a relationship with each of her customers. She is certified to meet with clients in the showroom to lend her professional guidance regarding exterior and interior selections, paint, and color theory.

Chris Zacur At Costa for over 15 years, Chris has been the team’s Construction Manager overseeing all aspects of the construction process, managing requests and requirements from customers, contractors, and vendors.

He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in general education from California University of Pennsylvania. He is particularly focused on keeping on-site activity moving at an efficient pace so that customers see weekly progress. His favorite aspect about working at Costa is watching a pile of dirt on an empty lot turn into a fully realized, beautiful custom home.

Anthony Ferrare Anthony has worked at Costa for five years. Today as a Sales Professional, he specializes in product selections and change orders.

His role is to provide initial information to clients, and to answer questions about the company and building process. Anthony is also responsible for coordinating product selections and changes made during the building process. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, and is proud to provide a quality product that gives customers the ability to design a home that is 100% utilizable. Anthony believes it’s important to really listen to customers and to provide them with options and inspiration.

Erin O’Brien Erin has spent three years at Costa as a Warranty Administrator, coordinating service requests from customers.

She appreciates the family-like atmosphere that Costa Homebuilders cultivates in house and on site. Erin enjoys regularly communicating with customers and getting to know them throughout the building process, and holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice/paralegal studies.

Mike Gardiner Mike has been working as a Service Manager for seven years at Costa, and values the great work environment. His responsibilities include ensuring that Costa standards are implemented from start to finish, and overseeing the different trades utilized during the building process. He has an associate’s degree in business management from the Trade School for Carpentry, and 25 years of homebuilding/ remodeling experience. Mike is also the former owner of his own roofing and siding company. His goal for each project is to make sure that customers’ expectations are exceeded and all details addressed.

He loves visiting owners a year after completion to see how they’ve made their house a home.

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Our staff keeps the lines of communication open at all times, so there’s never any doubt about what is going on and when. The more educated the client, the more likely expectations will be met.”

Holly Galioto For nine years, Holly has served as Secretary for accounts payable/receivable at Costa. She helps to facilitate correspondence between customer and staff, making sure that all administrative standards are met and that team members and clients have everything they need to keep the building process efficient.

She credits Costa with building a warm environment for its employees, and loves hearing customers’ excitement as they enjoy a smooth, organized homebuilding experience.

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Jennifer Costa Jennifer has led the accounts payable/receivable department for 14 years, and firmly believes in the strength of the Costa Homebuilding team. She oversees invoices and monetary transactions for the company, interacting with client, subcontractor, and employees at all times to ensure accurate and professional accounts procedures. Jennifer received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from Waynesburg College, and worked in the field for eight years before joining Costa. She loves providing customers with frequent communication and information to keep them excited about their new home.

Carrie Eckenrod Carrie recently joined the Costa team, serving as Permits and Utilities Coordinator for almost a year. Necessary documentation for permits and utilities affairs is submitted by her, and she appreciates the dedication and work ethic cultivated at the office. Carrie received a Bachelor’s of Science in secondary education from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Angel’s Arms Southside Condominiums Priced from: $199,900 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: Northwood Realty Services 412-367-3200 Bedford Hill City of Pittsburgh, Homewood Single-family homes Priced from: $130,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: Northwood Realty 412-367-3200 northwood.com Columbus Square North Side Single family Priced from: $179,000 to $289,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: Fourth River Development LLC 412-231-4444 ColumbusSquarePittsburgh.com Federal Hill City of Pittsburgh/ Northside Townhomes Priced from: $140,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: S & A Realty 412-364-2626 Hilltop Housing Initiative Beltzhoover Single-family homes Priced from: $89,900 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: Northwood Realty 412-367-3200 northwood.com

Nunnery Hill Overlook Northside Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: RE/MAX Select Realty 412-633-9300 ext. 214 724-309-1758 fineviewhomes.com The Residences Pittsburgh Downtown Pittsburgh Skyhomes Priced from: $554,500 Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-355-0777

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Berkley Ridge South Fayette Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1734 HeartlandCustomHomes.com The Berkshires South Fayette Township Single-family homes and townhomes Priced from: $210,000 single-family, $170,000 townhomes School district: South Fayette Agency: Ryan Homes 412-914-2057 ryanhomes.com Berringer Court at Sonoma Ridge Moon Township Carriage homes Priced from: $240,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1724 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

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Cimarron Moon Township Single-family homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Ryan Homes 412-264-5029 ryanhomes.com

Centennial Point Collier Township Townhomes and single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 townhomes, $240,000 single-family Chartiers Valley Agency: S&A Realty 412-276-0422 sahomebuilder.com

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Breckenridge Highlands Baldwin Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Baldwin-Whitehall Agency: Ryan Homes 724-218-1328 ryanhomes.com

Chapel Harbor Fox Chapel Carriage homes, townhomes and single-family homes Priced from: $249,900 School district: Fox Chapel Area Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-963-7655 liveinchapelharbor.com

Brandywine Elizabeth Township Single-family homes Priced from: $170,000 School district: Elizabeth Forward Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-896-1845 www.marondahomes.com

Chartiers Landing Robinson Township Single-family homes Priced from: $375,000 School district: Montour Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-262-4630 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Briarwood Franklin Park Single-family homes Priced from: $470,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1716 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Chavelle Estates Plum Borough Single-family homes Priced from: Mid-$200,000 School district: Plum Borough Agency: Howard Hanna www.signaturehomesadvantage.com Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com ricciuticonstruction.com

Autumn Woods Moon Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $330,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: S&A Realty 412-264-9200 sahomebuilder.com

Brookfield Manor South Park Single-family homes Priced from: $260,000 School district: South Park Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1704 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Avonworth Heights Ohio Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $425,000 School district: Avonworth Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Burwood Acres Robinson Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $340,000 School district: Montour Agency: S&A Realty 412-264-9200 sahomebuilder.com

Copper Creek Marshall Township Luxury estate custom homes Priced from: $1,200,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Eddy Homes 412-221-0400 EddyHomes.com Copper Creek Marshall Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $1.2 million School District: North Allegheny Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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Market House Shadyside Condominiums Priced from: $350,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-683-1980 howardhanna.com

Summerset at Frick Park City of Pittsburgh/ Squirrel Hill Traditional Neighborhood Development Single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, condominiums, apartments Priced from: $300,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: Summerset Land Development Associates 412-420-0120 summersetatfrickpark.com

Barrington Manor Franklin Park Custom single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-367-8000 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

CITY OF PITTSBURGH

151 First Side Downtown Pittsburgh Condominiums Priced from: $500,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: 151 First Side 412-586-5970 151firstside.com

Riverside Mews City of Pittsburgh/South Side Contemporary townhomes Priced from: $449,000 School district: City of Pittsburgh Agency: One80 Real Estate Services LLC 412-318-4139 one80res.com

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Courtyards at The Preserves North Fayette Township Detached carriage, patio homes Priced from: $237,900 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Epcon Homes and Communities 412-548-3298 www.epconcommunities.com Deerfield Ridge South Fayette Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $375,000 Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 VisitParagonHomes.com

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Della Strada South Park Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: South Park Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 Ryanhomes.com

Fairwinds Richland Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Ryan Homes 724-444-3177 ryanhomes.com Falconhurst Forest O’Hara Township Single-family homes Priced from: $750,000 School district: Fox Chapel Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-963-6300 howardhanna.com

Fayette Farms Meadows and Towns North Fayette Township Townhomes Priced from: $160,000 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1728 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Forest View Indiana Township Single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Fox Chapel Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-772-8822 ricciuticonstruction.com howardhanna.com

Field Brook Farms Richland Township Single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-772-8822 howardhanna.com

Foxwood Knolls Moon Township Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Ryan Homes 412-264-5029 ryanhomes.com

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E lane @ Carnegie Carnegie Garden style condominiums Priced from: $194,900 School district: Carlton Agency: RE/MAX Select Realty 412-633-9300 ext. 214 724-309-1758 elane.biz Edgewater Oakmont Townhomes and courtyard homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Riverview Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1722 HeartlandCustomHomes.com The Enclave Fox Chapel Single-family homes Priced from: $950,000 School district: Fox Chapel Area Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-963-7655 pittsburghmoves.com/TheEnclave

Grace Manor Robinson Township Townhomes Priced from: $170,000 School district: Montour Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-329-7017 www.marondahomes.com Granite Ridge South Fayette Township Townhomes and single-family homes Priced from: $150,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-523-1547 and 724-307-3079 www.marondahomes.com The Heights of North Park Pine Township Custom single-family Priced from: $900,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: RE/MAX Select 724-779-7072 The HeightsofNorth Park.com The Highlands Plum Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Plum Borough Agency: Ryan Homes 412-793-4797 ryanhomes.com Hunters Fields Jefferson Hills Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $200,000 School district: West Jefferson Hills Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-405-9470 www.marondahomes.com

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Fairacres Upper St. Clair Custom single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Upper St. Clair Agency: Prudential Preferred Reality 412- 833-7700 www.fairacresusc.com

Fayette Farms North Fayette Single-family homes and townhomes Priced from: $210,000 single-family, $190,000 townhomes School district: West Allegheny Agency: Ryan Homes 724-218-1328 ryanhomes.com Fayette Farms Estates North Fayette Township Custom Homes Priced from: $400,000 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Keller Williams 412-787-0888

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Fields of Nicholson Franklin Park Borough Custom carriage-homes from $542,400, Custom villas from $439,900 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Forest Oaks at Wexford Wexford Single-family Priced from: $199,900 School district: North Allegheny Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com /forestoaksatwexford

Foxwood Knolls Moon Township Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com Georgetowne Pine Township Luxury townhomes Priced from: $529,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-367-8000 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Jefferson Estates Jefferson Borough Carriage homes Priced from: $199,000 Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-655-0400 pittsburghmoves.com/jeffersonestates Kings Court Richland Township Single-family homes Priced from:$200,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-487-0500 kingscourtplan.info

Lake MacLeod Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $750,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-487-0500 or 724-625-1277 lakemacleod.com Langdon Farms Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 or 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/langdonfarms

McCaslin Ridge Hampton Township Single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Hampton Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/ mccaslinfarms

Oakwood Heights West Deer Township Single-family homes Priced from: $219,900 School district: Deer Lakes Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/ oakwoodheights

McCormick Farms Moon/Crescent Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: High $400’s School district: Moon Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-262-4630 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Oakwood Heights West Deer Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Deer Lakes Agency: S&A Realty 724-778-3322 sahomebuilder.com

McCormick Farms Robinson Township Single-family homes Priced from: $240,000 School district: Montour Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-788-3646 www.marondahomes.com

The Links at Deer Run West Deer Golf course community, carriage homes Priced from: $199,900 School district: Deer Lakes Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

The Meadows at Hampton Hampton Township First floor living homes Priced from: $399,000 School district: Hampton Agency: RE/MAX Select Realty 724-779-7070 MeadowsAtHampton.com

Long Ridge Kennedy Township Single-family homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Montour Agency: Ryan Homes 412-771-1456 ryanhomes.com Long Ridge Kennedy Township Single-family homes Priced from: $202,000 School district: Montour Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-458-0678 www.marondahomes.com Madison Woods Moon/Crescent Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-262-4630 prudentialpreferredrealty.com The Manor McCandless Custom single-family Priced from: $575,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: RE/MAX Select Realty 724-779-7072 ManorCustomHomes.com The Manor at Hartwood Indiana Township Single-family homes Priced from: $900,000 School district: Fox Chapel Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-963-6300 howardhanna.com

Neville Manor Collier Township Carriage homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1710 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Newbury South Fayette Carriage homes and single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 carriage, $370,000 single-family School district: South Fayette Agency: S&A Realty 412-276-0422 sahomebuilder.com Newbury South Fayette Single-family homes and townhomes Priced from: $210,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-0175 HeartlandCustomHomes.com North Park Manor Pine Township Single-family Homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Pine Richland Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/ northparkmanor Oakridge Estates Harrison Township Townhomes and single-family homes Priced from: $140,000, $170,000 single-family School district: Highland Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-895-3876 www.marondahomes.com

One River Road O’Hara Township Townhomes Priced from: $625,000 School district: Fox Chapel Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-782-3700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Paragon Place Robinson Township Custom estate homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Montour Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 VisitParagonHomes.com Park Place Indiana Township Single-family homes Priced from: $750,000 School district: Fox Chapel Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-963-6300 howardhanna.com Parkview Estates Richland Township Single-family and carriage homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-0171 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Pinecrest Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $370,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1702 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Prestley Heights Collier Township Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Ryan Homes ryanhomes.com

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Saddlebrook Farms Bethel Park Custom single-family homes Priced from: $321,900 School district: Bethel Park Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-833-7700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Sangree Farms Ross Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: North Hills Agency: Minnock Real Estate Services 412-369-7253 Scarlett Ridge Franklin Park Custom single-family Priced from: $600,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 www.EddyHomes.com Seabright North Fayette Township Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-874-9764 www.marondahomes.com Sewickley Heights Manor Aleppo Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: Minnock Construction Company 412-366-4770

Silver Pines Pine Richland Townships Riverwatch at Single-family homes O’Hara Woods Priced from: $850,000 Fox Chapel School district: Pine Richland Single-family homes Agency: Howard Hanna Real Priced from: $400,000 Estate Services School district: Fox Chapel Area 412-934-3400 Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-963-7655 pittsburghmoves.com/ www.signaturehomesadvantage.com riverwatch

Private Acreage South Fayette Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 VisitParagonHomes.com

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Lenox Place Finley Township Villas and townhomes Priced from: $211,900 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-262-4630 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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Sonoma Ridge Moon Township Village single-family homes and estate homes Priced from: $320,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1724 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Venango Trails Marshall Township Townhomes Priced from: $230,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1720 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Wiltshire Estates Moon Township Townhomes Priced from: $150,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-474-3529 www.marondahomes.com

Stafford Park Robinson Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Montour Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1734 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Venango Trails Marshall Township Carriage Homes and single-family homes $330,000 carriage homes, $370,000 single-family School district: North Allegheny Agency: S & A Realty 724-778-3322 sahomebuilder.com

Wood Creek Manor Findlay Township Townhomes and carriage homes Priced from: $160,000 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-474-3529 www.marondahomes.com

Steeplechase Whitehall Carriage homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Baldwin-Whitehall Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1719 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Village At Marshall Ridge Marshall Township Townhomes Priced from: $220,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Ryan Homes 724-639-4980 ryanhomes.com

Sterling Ridge South Fayette Single-family homes Priced from: $320,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-344-0500 pittsburghmoves.com/ sterlingridge

Village at Pine Pine Township Townhomes and single-family homes $220,000 townhomes and $260,000 single-family homes School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Ryan Homes 724-940-4051 ryanhomes.com

Stonebridge Hampton Township Single-family homes, carriage homes Priced from: $500,000 single-family homes; $289,000 Custom carriage homes School district: Hampton Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com Sturbridge Court Wexford/Franklin Park Single-family homes Priced from: $550,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-772-8822 howardhanna.com

BUTLER COUNTY

Summerfield at North Park Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $950,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Achieve Realty, Inc. 724-933-1980 X667 The Summit Marshall Township Single-family homes Priced from: $800,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/ thesummit Tuscany Ridge Collier Township Single-family homes Priced from: $215,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-200-2781 www.marondahomes.com

The Village at Sweetwater Sewickley Townhomes Priced from: $440,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1716 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Villages at Neville Park Collier Township Townhomes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Ryan Homes 412-276-0644 ryanhomes.com Vineseian Place Wilkins Township Single-family, single level living, quite cul-de-sac neighborhood Priced from: $375,000 School district: Woodland Hills Agency: One80 Real Estate Services 412-318-4139 one80res.com Walkers Ridge Collier Township Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 VisitParagonHomes.com Waterford Place McCandless Township Single-family homes Coming soon Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 Whispering Creek Hampton Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $450,000 School district: Hampton Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com

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Woods of Sewickley Sewickley Hills Custom single-family homes Priced from: $420,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: S&A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com Woods of Sewickley Hills Sewickley Hills Single-family estate homes Priced from: $370,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: Ryan Homes 724-741-8905 ryanhomes.com

BEAVER COUNTY Ashley Ridge Brighton Township Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Beaver Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-495-6795 ryanhomes.com Aspen Field Brighton Township Single-family homes Priced from: $200,000 School district: Beaver Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com Barclay Hill Estates Brighton Township Villas Priced from: $226,900 School district: Beaver Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty prudentialpreferredrealty.com Goldenrod Meadows North Sewickley Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Riverside Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 7224-775-5700 howardhanna.com Nottingham Ellwood City Townhomes and patiohomes Priced from: $160,000 School district: Riverside Beaver County Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/ nottingham

Seven Oaks Brighton Township Golf-course community with single-family custom homes and triplex carriage homes Priced from: $249,900 School district: Beaver Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Shenango Woods Chippewa Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Blackhawk Agency: Ryan Homes 724-847-1659 ryanhomes.com Sweet Brier Hopewell Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Hopewell Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com Traditions of America at Liberty Hills New Sewickley Township/ Economy Borough 55+ Lifestyle Living/ Single-family and garden homes/ Maintenance Free Priced from: $200,000s Agency: Traditions of America 724-869-5595 TraditionsofAmerica.com The Village at Timberwood Trace Chippewa Township Carriage homes Priced from: $155,900 School district: Blackhawk Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-775-5700 howardhanna.com Villas of Economy Economy Borough Condos, Townhomes and Single-family homes Priced from: $249,900 School district: Ambridge Area Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/villasofeconomy Whispering Pines Economy Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Ambridge Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com Woodbridge Villas Center Township Townhomes or condos Priced from: $175,900 School district: Center Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-775-5700 howardhanna.com

BUTLER COUNTY Amherst Village Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Heartland Homes 412-945-1367 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Belle Vue Park Cranberry Township Traditional and estate single family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 Blackberry Heights Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $260,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 ryanhomes.com Blackthorn Penn Township Single-family home sites/Singlefamily homes Priced from: $66,000/$379,900 School district: South Butler Agency: Northwood Realty 724-282-1313 northwood.com Brookstone Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-778-3322 sahomebuilder.com Carriage Manor Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/ carriagemanor Chatham Court Adams Township Luxury paired villas Priced from: $599,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Cherrywood Springs Center Township Single-family home sites Priced from: $39,900 School district: Butler Area Agency: Northwood Realty 724-282-1313 northwood.com Ehrman Farms Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $550,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-452-1150

Foxmoor Cranberry Township Townhomes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: S & A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com

Meadow Ridge Forward Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: S&A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com

Foxwood Estates Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $800,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/foxwoodestates

Meadow Ridge Forward Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/meadowridge

The Gables at Brickyard Hill Adams Township Custom carriage homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com

Meredith Glen Estates Adams Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $750,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Georgetown Square Cranberry Township Townhomes and carriage homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Georgetown Square Associates 412-366-4770

Leslie Farms Connoquenessing Borough Single-family Priced from $200,000 School District: Butler Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 Pittsburghmoves.com/ LeslieFarms Leslie Farms Connoquenessing Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com Madison Heights Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $700,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com Marshall Heights Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-538-3911 www.marondahomes.com

Mystic Ridge Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $390,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1716 HeartlandCustomHomes.com The Oaks Buffalo Township Single-family homes Priced from: $299,900 School district: Freeport Area Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 homesattheoaks.com Orchard Park Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1712 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Park Place Cranberry Township Traditional neighborhood development Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Ryan Homes 412-639-4980 Park Place Cranberry Township Traditional neighborhood development single-family homes, townhomes, condos, rentals, retail Priced from: $350,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Northwood Realty 724-776-1863

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The Pointe At Adams Ridge Adams Township Townhomes Priced from: $210,000 Shannon Mills School district: Mars Area Connoquenessing Township Agency: Ryan Homes Single-family homes 724-776-5610 Park Place.indd 1 Priced from: $299,000 ryanhomes.com School district: Butler Area Agency: Howard Hanna The Preserve West Real Estate Services Cranberry Township 724-282-7903 Custom single-family howardhanna.com homes Priced from: $550,000 Taylor Ridge School district: Seneca Valley Adams Township Agency: Century 21 Town Single-family estate homes & Country Real Estate Priced from: $410,000 Services School district: Mars Area 724-779-2101 Agency: Ryan Homes PghPropertyOnline.com 724-625-2073 ryanhomes.com Redmond Place Cranberry Township Timber Ridge Custom carriage homes Lancaster Township Priced from: $370,000 Custom single-family homes School district: Seneca Valley Priced from: $450,000 Agency: Century 21 Town School district: Seneca Valley & Country Real Estate Services Agency: Howard Hanna Real 724-779-2101 Estate Services PghPropertyOnline.com 412-687-9097 howardhanna.com Sarvers Mill Buffalo Township Timberlee Single-family homes Butler Area Priced from: $230,000 Single-family-homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Freeport Area School district: Butler Area Agency: S&A Realty Agency: Howard Hanna 724-352-5006 Real Estate Services sahomebuilder.com 724-687-0157 howardhanna.com Seaton Crest Village at Camp Trees Adams Township Single-family homes Adams Township in Butler County and Priced from: $350,000 Pine Township in Allegheny County School district: Mars Area Custom single-family Agency: S&A Realty Priced from: $550,000 724-778-3322 School district: Mars Area sahomebuilder.com and Pine-Richland Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty Shadow Creek 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Cranberry Township Custom single-family The Village at Treesdale homes Priced from: $500,000 Adams Township School district: Seneca Valley Custom carriage homes Agency: Century 21 Town Priced from: Mid-$300’s & Country Real Estate Services School district: Mars Area 724-779-2101 Agency: Howard Hanna Real PghPropertyOnline.com Estate Services 412-687-0157 Shady Lane Farms howardhanna.com Center Township Custom single-family homes The Vineyards at Brandywine Priced from: $300,000 Connoquenessing Township School district: Butler Area Custom single-family homes Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty Priced from: $279,000 724-283-0005 School district: Butler Area prudentialpreferredrealty.com Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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The Vineyards at Brandywine Connoquenessing Township Custom single-family homes 2/15/10 12:31:09 PM Priced from: $240,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com Village of Harmony Junction Jackson Township Townhomes Priced from: $150,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-538-3911 www.marondahomes.com Vista Ridge Adams Township Custom Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-778-3322 sahomebuilder.com

BUTLER COUNTY

Indian Meadow Adams Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com

Myoma Woods Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $360,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1700 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

Plantation at Saxonburg Clinton Township Single-family and carriage homes Priced from: Single families $270,000 Carriage homes priced from $180,000’s School district: South Butler Agency: S&A Realty 724-352-5006 sahomebuilder.com

Wakefield Estates Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $525,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Walkers Ridge Worth Township Farmlettes Priced from: $74,900 School district: Slippery Rock Agency: Northwood Realty 724-458-8800 northwood.com Weatherburn Heights Middlesex Township Single-family homes Priced from: $310,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-898-0010 ryanhomes.com Wilsons Ridge Single-family homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-538-3911 www.marondahomes.com Wyncrest Estates Butler Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 Butler Area Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/wyncrestestates

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

WASHINGTON COUNTY Alto Piano Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-302-2304 howardhanna.com Anthony Farms Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-276-5000 howardhanna.com Apple Hill Canonsburg Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-873-7455 www.marondahomes.com Brookwood Manor Peters Township Luxury custom estate homes Priced from: $900,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Century 21 Frontier Realty 724-941-8680 EddyHomes.com Brookview Peters Township Carriage homes Priced from: $349,900 School district: Peters Township Agency: Keller Williams 412-831-3800

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

The Brookview Villas Peters Township Custom villa homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 visitparagonhomes.com Cameron Estates South Strabane Township Single-family and carriage homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Trinity Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-0179 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Chadwick Estates Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1736 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Concord Green North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $330,000 School district: CanonMcMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1730 HeartlandCustomHomes.com

The Crossings Peters Township Luxury custom villa homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Century 21 Frontier Realty 724-941-8680 EddyHomes.com Fair Acres Upper St. Clair Custom single-family homes Priced from: Lots, $650,000 School district: Upper St Clair Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-833-7700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Great Meadows Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Ryan Homes 412-835-1869 ryanhomes.com Hamlet of Springdale Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $699,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-941-8800 Hiddenbrook Peters Township Villa homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1738 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Hill Station Manor Cecil Township Townhomes or condos Priced from: $259,900 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-873-7355 howardhanna.com Majestic Hills North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-6410 ryanhomes.com Maple Ridge Cecil Township Townhomes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-6064 ryanhomes.com McMurray Highlands Peters Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $575,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-833-7700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Meadow Ridge Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $774,900 School district: PetersTownship Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-833-7700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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Mission Hills Cecil Township Carriage and villa homes Priced from: $228,500 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Epcon Homes and Communities 724-223-1844 epconcarriagehomes.com Oakbrooke Estates Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $260,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1706 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Orchard Hill Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Ryan Homes 412-835-1869 ryanhomes.com The Overlook At Southpointe Cecil Township Single-family homes townhomes and carriage home coming soon Priced from: $290,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 ryanhomes.com The Overlook at Peters Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $450,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-941-8800 howardhanna.com Paxton Grove Chartiers Township Single-family-homes School district: Chartiers-Houston Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-222-6040 howardhanna.com Sandy Brae Meadows North Strabane Township Townhomes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-873-7455 www.marondahomes.com Siena at the Hamlet Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $475,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-941-8800 howardhanna.com Strabane Manor South Strabane Township Townhomes Priced from: $160,000 School district: Trinity Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-229-1470 www.marondahomes.com

Summerbrooke North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $340,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1719 HeartlandCustomHomes.com The Summit Chartiers Township Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Chartiers-Houston Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-873-7455 www.marondahomes.com Sycamore Reserve North Franklin Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district:Trinity Agency:Keith Homes 724-223-0285 keithhomes.net Timber Run Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-6410 ryanhomes.com Tuscany Estates Union Township Townhomes, single-family and patiohomes Priced from: $130,000 $180,000 single-family School district: Ringgold Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-348-6472 www.marondahomes.com Villages of Waterdam COMING SOON! Peters Township School district: Peters Township Agency: S&A Realty 412-276-0422 sahomebuilder.com Waterdam Farms North Strabane Township Carriage homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-833-5404 pittsburghmoves.com/ waterdamfarms Weavertown Village North Strabane Township Carriage homes and luxury townhomes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1732 HeartlandCustomHomes.com Weavertown Woodlands North Strabane Township Carriage homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency:Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-222-6040 howardhanna.com

WESTMORELAND COUNTY Acropolis Heights Unity Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $620,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Allegheny Woodlands Allegheny Township Custom single-family and cottage villas Priced from: low $200,000 single-family and $180,000 cottage villas School district: Kiski Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-339-4000 howardhanna.com The Armory at Ligonier Ligonier Townhouses Priced from: $275,000 School district: Ligonier Valley Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-238-7600 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Augusta Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: Lots, $53,900 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-327-0444 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Bianca Rose Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $395,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com Blackthorne Estates Penn Township Single-family homes Coming soon School district: Penn Trafford Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 ryanhomes.com Carriage Homes at Stonegate Rostraver Patio homes Priced from: $219,900 School district: Belle Vernon Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Cedar Hills Rostraver Township Condominiums and villas Priced from: $197,500 School district: Belle Vernon Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-929-7228 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Cherry Knoll Delmont Single-family homes Priced from: $225.000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: ReMax Realty 412-856-2000 ricciuticonstruction.com

Cherry Wood Estates Mt. Pleasant Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $225,000 School district: Mount Pleasant Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Harrington Way at Wendover Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $249,900 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Northwood Realty 724-327-5600 northwood.com

Chestnut Hill North Huntingdon Township Single-family homes Priced from: $240,000 School district: Norwin Agency: Ryan Homes 724-863-3506 ryanhomes.com

Hawk Valley Allegheny Township Townhomes Priced from: $120,000 School district: Kiski Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-895-3876 www.marondahomes.com

Everview Estates Ligonier Township Single-family homes Priced from: $299,900 School district: Ligonier Valley Angency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-832-2300

Laurel View Place Derry Township Single-family lots Priced from: $49,900 School district: Derry Area Agency: Northwood Realty Services 724-537-0110 northwood.com

Foxfield Knoll Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com

The Legends North Huntingdon Single-family homes Priced from: $450,000 School district: Norwin Agency: Scalise Homes 724-864-5500 www.scalisehomes.com

Gleneagles at Cherry Creek Hempfield Township Golf course community patio homes Priced from: $218,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Glenn Aire Unity Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Grandview Estates Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Ryan Homes ryanhomes.com Greenfield Estates Unity Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Scalise Real Estate 724-539-3525 Hampton Heights (Formerly Carradam Golf Course) North Huntingdon Township One acre homesites Priced from: $400,000 School district: Norwin Agency: RWS Custom Homes 724-861-0571 rwscustomhomes.com

Lincoln Hills North Huntington Township Single-family homes, townhomes and grand villas Priced from: mid-$300,000 Single-family, $239,900 townhomes and $289,900 grand villas School district: Norwin Agency: RWS Custom Homes 724-861-0571 rwscustomhomes.com Lindwood Crest Hempfield Township Patio homes Priced from: $189,900 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-832-2300 howardhanna.com Mallard Landing Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $470,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com Marquis Place Murrysville Luxury condominiums Priced from: $275,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Kacin Companies, Inc. 724-327-7700 Meadowlane Heights Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000’s School district: Hempfield Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com

Siena Ridge Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from : $600,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com

The Villas of Willow Estates North Huntington Townhomes and grand villas Priced from: $239,900 and $289,900 School district: Norwin Agency: RWS Custom Homes 724-861-0571 rwscustomhomes.com

Northpointe Hempfield Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Summerhill Murrysville Patio townhomes, stacked flats School district: Franklin Regional Priced from: $249,900 Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com

Westmoreland Community Action Jeannette Single-family homes Priced from: $75,000 School district: Jeannette City Agency: Northwood Realty 724-838-9643 northwood.com

Oak Farm Estates Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Tinstman Estates Scottdale Single-family home lots Priced from: $35,900 School district: Southmoreland Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Palmer Place Unity Township Custom single-family Priced from: $430,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-832-2300 howardhanna.com

Victoria Highlands Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Latrobe Agency: Bob Shuster Realty 724-864-8884 rwscustomhomes.com

Westmoreland Community Action Reed Avenue Jeannette Single-family homes Priced from: $63,000 School district: Jeannette City Agency: Northwood Realty 724-838-9643 northwood.com

Palmer Place Unity Township Custom single-family Priced from: $650,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Village at Foxfield Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $210,000’s School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com

Westmoreland Farms Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Ryan Homes 724-793-4797 ryanhomes.com Westmoreland Farms Murrysville Single-family homes and villas Priced from: $229,900 single-family; $176,900 villas School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Howard Hanna Real EstateServices 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com

Renaissance Heights Rostraver Township Single-family homes Priced from: low $200,000 School district: Belle Vernon Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-872-7017 www.marondahomes.com

The Village of Foxfield Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com

Rivendell Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com

The Village at Ligonier Ligonier Borough Villas Priced from: $208,900 School district: Ligonier Valley Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-238-7600 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Rolling Hill Farm Rostraver Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Belle Vernon Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com

The Village at Stonegate Penn Township Villas Priced from: $264,900 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 or 724-327-0444 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Rolling Ridge Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $380,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Ryan Homes 724-793-4797 ryanhomes.com

Villages At Totteridge Salem Township Single-family homes Priced from: $239,900 Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Salem Ridge Village Rostraver Township Single-family Priced from: $225,000 School district: Belle Vernon Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

The Villas at Grayhawk Unity Township Villa style condominiums Priced from: $239,900 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Cedar Ridge Realty 724-832-3501 thevillasatgrayhawk.com www.greaterpittsburghnewhome.com

Westmoreland Human Opportunities Monessan Single-family homes Priced from: $70,000 School district: Monessen Agency: Northwood Realty 724-838-9643 northwood.com

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Foxtail Court at Rolling Ridge Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com

Moreland Manor Allegheny Township Single-family homes Priced from: $200,000 School district: Kiski Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-478-1002 ricciuticonstruction.com howardhanna.com

Westwind Estates Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $247,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-836-1804 ryanhomes.com Willow Estates North Huntington Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Norwin Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com Yok Wood Ridge Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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