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HOME REMODELING Should We Stay or Should We Go!

LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING KITCHEN CONSIDERATIONS PARAGON HOMES VISTA RIDGE

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Kitchen Considerations What to expect when you need a new kitchen.

The low maintenance lifestyle isn’t only appealing to empty nesters anymore. With the turnaround in Pittsburgh’s economy, more young professionals - whether they are single or married - have similar lifestyle interests and want to take advantage of Pittsburgh’s amenities, travel or just relax.

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Project Profile Vista Ridge

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Builder Profile Paragon Homes Excellence in home building.

Should We Stay or Should We Go Home remodeling inspires homeowners to rethink their living quarters.

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Pittsburgh’s Housing Market

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ne significant positive that could help the U.S. economy’s seemingly endless no-growth cycle is the recovery of the housing market. Unlike the overall U.S. market, Pittsburgh’s housing market does not have to bounce back from falling prices and is showing remarkable consistency in a number of areas.

For more than six months, Greater Pittsburgh’s prices of houses sold and the number of homes sold have remained up more than 10% year-over-year. That’s an unusual level of consistent growth!

As reported by Jeff Burd in Breaking News, the third quarter also showed a consistent trend in the year-over-year growth in new construction. Through nine months, there were a total of 2,396 new dwelling units started compared to 2,155 during the same period in 2011, an increase of 11.2%. The increased activity was constant whether the construction was traditional detached single-family homes, attached or multi-family units. While there is growing evidence that financing conditions are getting better so that buyers can buy, our dwindling supply of lots will keep a broader housing recovery from spreading into 2013, although the construction of multi-family apartments will continue to boom for at least the next 18 months.

If projected activity continues for the balance of 2012, housing starts will approach or exceed 4,000 units, a level not seen since 2006.

This edition of NEW HOME features two growing trends in our housing market that reflect our changing lifestyle choices. Low maintenance living and remodeling options that inspire us to rethink our living quarters. Our desire to keep a comfortable lifestyle with less effort and more time to enjoy friends, family or Pittsburgh’s many amenities has created a large segment of the market interested in these new products and services.

Also in this issue, you will meet Bill and Steve Fink from Paragon Homes and Bill Weaver at Weaver Homes. These professionals of our housing industry offer excellent insight and products that fulfill a need and help us get “more bang for our buck!”

Across the country, 2012 is turning out to be a year tough on business and real estate.

While we fared better than other regions, most will be happy to wish 2012 a fond farewell and welcome 2013 with open arms. All the best!

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Lower Maintenance LIVING

Riverside Mews on Pittsburgh’s South Side.

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of leaky roofs or windows. In many communities, the maintenance covered by the association or contract service includes most interior maintenance like patching and painting walls, carpeting, appliance service or adjusting doors or cabinets. As you might imagine, the appeal of owning a home that you don’t have any obligation to maintain is quite liberating.

“When someone is interested, we try to get them to the clubhouse so they can see the lifestyle,” says Bill Weaver, owner of Weaver Homes. Weaver has built several no-maintenance communities in Butler County, including Brandywine in Connoquenessing and Bellevue Park in Cranberry Township, which is just closing out. “They can get up in the morning, get breakfast and then get out to the clubhouse and play pool or cards or hang out at the swimming pool. All the communities have a social component to them.”

Because of the low-maintenance lifestyle, this kind of housing option is especially appealing to empty-nesters who have spent decades wrestling with the physical and financial headaches that accompany home ownership. So while there are the occasional working professional couple buying or building a low-maintenance home, the primary demographic group for this style of living is over the age of 50. In fact, the market segment has been given the official brand of “50-Plus.”

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Low-maintenance or no-maintenance housing provides a comfortable living space in a community that features services for the upkeep of the home. This almost always includes grass cutting, landscape maintenance and snow removal and usually involves routine maintenance and repairs of the exterior elements of the home. This frees the homeowner from cleaning gutters, freshening paint, cleaning siding or repairs 8 GREATER PITTSBURGH’S NEW HOME

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The low-maintenance lifestyle isn’t only appealing to empty nesters. With the turnaround in the economy in Pittsburgh there are more and more young professionals working in the engineering, healthcare, energy and technology jobs that are blooming. Although at the opposite end of the demographic chart, these younger professionals – whether they are single or married – have similar lifestyle interests and demands as those who have raised a family already. They want to take advantage of Pittsburgh’s lifestyle amenities, travel or just relax. What they are not looking for is a Saturday of lawn-mowing or window caulking.

“People don’t seem to want to take care of that big yard like they used to,” observes Ernie Sota, president of Sota Construction. Sota builds very sustainable and most urban housing projects, like the Windom

Place townhomes and the Riverside Mews.

While he acknowledged that he doesn’t see many prospective buyers who don’t already know his homes are no-maintenance properties, Sota says the prospects are easily pigeonholed.

“The buyers looking at the Riverside Mews are interested in that type of housing and they are from all ages,” he says. “We just sold a unit to a couple with a child and another was to a DINK [dual income no kids].”

Of course, for developers and builders it’s easier to be innovative with the low-maintenance lifestyle designs and projects with the knowledge that there is a large segment of the market interested in the product.

And the segment most interested is the 50-Plus cohort.

The term ‘50-Plus’ encompasses those folks who are (obviously) over the age of 50, but who are still fully capable of independent living. Because this group is the largest demographic in the nation (now fully including the Baby Boomers), developers are paying close attention to their expectations and demands. And right now the ground is shifting underneath any previous assumptions.

This group of homebuyers will wield so much influence over the market that the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) shifted the focus of its efforts to promote housing for the aging, even renaming its subgroup dedicated to older buyers from the Senior Housing Council to the 50-Plus Housing Council.

NAHB, along with other housing groups and consultants have dedicated significant resources to studying the habits and

characteristics of the older segments of our population. Not surprisingly, they found that the housing needs of those over 50 have some elements that are unique to that stage of life’s journey. Some of the elements, like no maintenance living or more comfortable floor plans, are really lifestyle choices; others, like accessible bathrooms and heightened security, are accommoda-

They want to take advantage of Pittsburgh’s lifestyle amenities, travel or just relax. What they are not looking for is a Saturday of lawnmowing or window caulking.

tions for aging in place, without requiring a move into institutional housing.

To track how older Americans are making decisions about housing, the NAHB, in conjunction with MetLife, created the Mature Market Institute. Its report on the trends in 55+ housing shows the major factors influencing the choice of housing, and the January 2011 report shows some interesting shifts since the 2003 and 2009 reports.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s current population survey, the number of Americans age 55 or older has increased from 52.2 million (accounting for 21% of the total population) in 1990 to 59.3 million (still about 21%) in 2000, and to 70.6 million (23%) in 2007. Based on NAHB’s forecast, the 55+ population will grow to 85.3 million (26%) in 2014 and to 42% of the population by 2020. Consequently, demand for housing designed for older Americans has been growing and is expected to continue to grow.

Beyond identifying the share of population, the study uncovered several key findings about the needs and wants of older Americans: The majority of 55+ households do not live in age-restricted (also called age-qualified) or other 55+ communities, yet that number is on the rise. The share of those living in active adult age-restricted communities grew from 2% in 2001 to 3% in 2009.

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Main reasons for moving to a 55+ owneroccupied community were family or personal reasons, financial or employment reasons, and the desire to have a higher quality home.

In multi-family communities, family was the number one reason, but reducing costs and increasing quality were also top priorities.

Within the community, design and looks were most important to 55+ single-family home buyers, while closeness to family and friends was a higher priority in age-restricted rental and multi-family communities.

Home and community location relative to work location are important for 55+ households. Proximity to work as the reason for choosing a community among 55+ movers into single-family detached homes jumped from 11% in 2001 to 17% in 2009. In addition, the number of 55+ households working from the home rose rapidly over the eight-year period.

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While there were no dramatic changes since the last survey, the results of the 2011 report verify that more active adults are working after moving into age-qualified communities (six times as many as in 2003), and that the proximity to friends and family, as well as public services and amenities has taken on a much more significant role in deciding where to live after age 55. The report also shows that these trends are remaining steady, growing a bit more every couple of years.

For a developer or builder, these facts paint a very desirable picture of a rapidly growing segment of the population, with a growing preference for living in age-qualified communities. Moreover, the buyer is quite predictable in size and gender, is becoming more and more a better-educated buyer, tends to settle in for a longer haul, and doesn’t leave their lifelong home area three out of four times. It is this latter fact which is most interesting for builders in cities like Pittsburgh, where weather was considered a motivator to move most 50-somethings to the south.

In addition to the desirable demographics, active adults are buyers with financial characteristics which are exciting to local builders. Active adult households have the highest income, the highest net worth, and are continuing to work longer, at least part-time.

Because most have several decades of home

ownership experience, the percentage of equity that the 55-and-over buyer brings is much higher than at other life stages, and equity is important to the group, since the days of lower monthly income are likely ahead.

High income, high equity, high net worth prospects aren’t knocking on the door every day. When you consider such a prospect group is also part of the largest generation ever born in America, well, you can see where this is heading. From all the evidence, the last recession hasn’t put a dent in the trend, although older buyers seem to have refined their needs during the past few years.

“The Baby Boomers are downsizing and that hasn’t changed,” says Weaver. “At Bellevue we had a few buyers that were Westinghouse employees who weren’t sure where they would be after a few years but the rest were Boomers who wanted the lifestyle.”

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“The Baby Boomers are downsizing and that hasn’t changed,” says Weaver. “At Bellevue we had a few buyers that were Westinghouse employees who weren’t sure where they would be after a few years but the rest were Boomers who wanted the lifestyle.”

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which he built using the Epcon Communities brand and plans. He says that those designs are a big part of a successful project.

“The floor plans are popular because of the open plan design. Epcon has come up with some new plans but those older floor plans just feel so comfortable,” he says.

“Brandywine’s homes were around 1,800 square feet but they feel like it’s 2,400.

Next year we’re starting Sonoma Valley [in Connoquenessing]. We’ve been active in the hunt to find a piece of property to do another quad community.”

The Bellevue Park development was financed by ESB Bank. The project remained active during the recession because it offered a variety of housing options but the quad portion had steady traffic even as the slowdown made bankers reluctant to lend for new construction development. The attraction wasn’t lost on ESB vice president Jim Bish.

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buyer gets lower costs to live there. For Signature’s buyers, it’s important to keep the home with similar amenities close to their life-long home.

“I built custom homes in Franklin Park for years. I believed that those buyers would want to move but I wanted to give them a home so that they could move laterally,” says Sosso. “Staying in Franklin Park means they are close to the area they raised their families and it’s no more than ten minutes away from I-79 and shopping in Cranberry or Ross Park Mall.”

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A lot of the people moving to Fields of Nicholson live in a larger home, 3,000 square feet and more but are tired of the maintenance,” Sosso says. “They still want the same amenities they are accustomed to and they want to be in the same area, the product and location and the ability to communicate that effectively,” Bish says.

“Bill has a good reputation and the Epcon product has been successful.”

The demographics have given different signals about the market to different builders. Dan Sosso is a partner in Signature Homes, the builder for the Fields of Nicholson, a low-maintenance community in Franklin Park. Sosso is a long-time custom builder in the North Hills who built many of the homes in the growing suburbs in the 1980’s and 1990’s and knew the kinds of customers that owned homes there. His analysis of the demographics and the customers led him and partner Michael Kamon to serve a different slice of the market.

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“Our area is aging like the rest of the country and I thought the older buyers would need a nice place to live. A lot of the people moving to Fields of Nicholson live in a larger home, 3,000 square feet and more but are tired of the maintenance,” Sosso says. “They still want the same amenities they are accustomed to and they want to be in the same area, Franklin Park or McCandless.”

Homes in the Fields of Nicholson are generally $500,000 and up. The exteriors are all brick and the homes are designed to require much less maintenance, literally just re-painting the exterior doors, so that the association’s costs are lower. Signature Homes can put a little extra into the home because they can charge for it and the

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While the tough economy did put a dent in sales at Fields of Nicholson for a year or so, that neighborhood has bounced back as the economy has recovered. Sosso says that they have sold nine homes already this year.

“Our kids were grown and out of the house and I figured now was the time to start thinking about getting something that didn’t take so much upkeep,” says Dennis McKamish, a long-time Indiana Township resident who recently moved into a 3,500 square foot maintenance-free home in the Meadows at Hampton. McKamish lived in the Dorseyville area of the Fox Chapel School District in a 4,500 to 5,000 square foot home on one-and-a-half acres. The home had a swimming pool and a lot of landscaping beds. McKamish says there home was perfect for raising a family but the effort was reaching the point of diminishing returns.

“The pool was great when the kids were younger but now I don’t think we use it three or four times a year. The dog uses it more than we do. I figure he can jump in the creek now if he has too,” he laughs.

“Our new place is big enough for the kids to come visit but the master and everything we use to live day-to-day is on the first floor. It’s good to know that if we’re not healthy enough to go up and down the stairs we can live comfortably on one level.”

The majority of the low-maintenance or no-maintenance buyers are still those

looking for simplicity as much as amenities, however, especially since the more efficient living quarters often carry a lower price. Although buyers of this kind of home may be looking for less home and more carefree homeownership, they are still interested in keeping some of the elements that make a home comfortable. And over the past four or five years, what buyers want has become more refined by the growing experience of buyers and builders of the low-maintenance product.

“Our focus was the 40- to 70-year old adult looking for a home that supports their active lifestyle and how they intend to live,” says Paul Scarmazzi, founder of Hawthorne Partners Inc. Scarmazzi has also been building homes under the Epcon Communities brand in Pittsburgh since 2000.

Like Weaver Homes, Hawthorne Partners has built primarily the efficient quad-plex attached homes but Scarmazzi says that in recent years the clients are looking for more.

Township and their Cobblestone project in Ohio Township.

“The new homes all have interior courtyards that can be accessed from the kitchen, living area and master bedroom.

We took the backyard and moved it to the side and it has been well received,” he says.

First, of course, is that the size of the market is large and getting larger. With the advances in healthcare and the lifestyle demands of the Baby Boomers this group of buyers will continue to expand for another decade. The size of the 50-Plus sector will probably inspire more changes than will be seen in the rest of the housing market.

As the over-55 cohort grows and explores its living options, design changes to the market’s offerings are bound to evolve.

For Scarmazzi, the changes in design and offerings seem pretty natural.

Just as important as the size is the fact that no matter what else evolves, the underlying constant in the 50-Plus category is the fact that the buyer’s motivation is about becoming free from the headaches

“If given their preference, most people would rather be in a detached home rather than an attached one,” he says.

“There is still demand for attached units but it’s more difficult to deal with the site constraints of locating quads. Financing is easier too with a single-family conveyance rather than the issues that you have with a condo style quad project.”

of owning a home. Buyers of low-maintenance houses really want as many of the benefits of home ownership with as few of the drawbacks and they have the financial clout to make that happen.

“We are providing more customization and high touch items and moving away from the packaged approach,” he explains. “One big change has been the move away from the attached quad or duplex to a single story detached model.

The home has the same exterior and interior architecture. It’s still no maintenance but going to a detached single has reduced the demographics of our buyers by 15 years almost overnight.”

Scarmazzi says that the size of the home hasn’t changed much with the detached design and the floor plans have allowed him to build a single-family home that isn’t much bigger but feels that way. His quad plans varied in size from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet but because almost no one bought a small unit, the average unit size was 1,800 square feet. The detached units he’s building start at a larger size but the average is now about 1,850 square feet. Some changes in the design allow buyers to get more out of the home than the extra 50 feet would provide, including a shifting of the yard space in Hawthorne’s Mission Hills neighborhood in Cecil

What began as a trend in aging in place in the 1990’s has evolved into a maturing market segment. Through two recessions, one of which is still lingering, many aspects of the low- or no-maintenance housing market have been tweaked but a couple of major characteristics haven’t.

No-maintenance living flies in the face of the adage, “You have to take the bad with the good.” It’s the American way to fly in the face of old adages, however, and homebuilders seem to be warming to the task of making home ownership as hassle free as possible. NH

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Should We Stay or Should We Go? Home remodeling inspires homeowners to rethink living quarters without a move.

Perhaps you hadn’t anticipated the rate of family growth accurately, not to mention what the family unit might look like in years to come. Or one day, the kitchen linoleum and formica countertops screamed “Reno” not “Retro.” Frankly, what was once posh may now be passé. But the times, they are a changin’ and, so too, the spaces in which we spend our time. You like where you live and you just can’t see a move in the future. No worries.

Remodeling just may be the answer to the home update blues.

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he reasons for remodeling areas varied as the home owners who opt to travel that route. In addition to customization, cost of moving/building, the desire to stay in a given locale along with proximity to friends and family, more compelling reasons to remodel have arisen. Existing and new single family home sales decreased by 5 percent in 2012 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “This is very telling of what homeowners are experiencing as a result of the recession,” said Dean Herriges, MCR, CKBR, president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). “Because many homes have decreased in value, people are deciding to stick it out for much longer than they had originally planned.

Remodeling used to be about increasing resale value − making improvements that are appealing to the majority of buyers in order to boost the value of the home.

More and more, people are throwing out the resale theory and making specialized

improvements that suit their needs and their needs only.”

In a recent NARI poll, 23 percent of respondents claimed they would stay in their homes an extra six to 10 years, while 26 percent plan on staying an additional 16 to 20 years. No one, however, disputes the value of remodeling if and when a homeowner decides to sell. The thinking in the remodeling industry as tracked by the National Association of Home Builders Remodeling Market Index (RMI) shows a five-year high in the fourth quarter as reported in U.S. News and World Report. But, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) does caution that any remodeling project should not make the home the most expensive in the neighborhood. They cite that “ … real estate experts recommend that a remodeling investment should not raise the value of your home to more than 10 to 15 percent above the median sale prices in your neighborhood.”

Jim Eichenlaub, executive director of the Builders’ Association of Metropoli-

tan Pittsburgh sees home remodeling as a strong trend that may continue in the Western Pennsylvania market. “We started to see more (remodeling) during the downturn,” he explained. “People are taking their equity and making changes to their homes, which seems to be a continuing trend.” Since the region has a fair size inventory of older homes, Eichenlaub finds that people, particularly first-time buyers, are saving their money, buying an older home, and “fixing them up with today’s amenities and upgrades.”

Todd Klippa, president of TK Construction in South Fayette, also sees remodeling as a trend among his clients. “We do build new homes, but our remodeling projects are as large, if not larger than the new homes we build.” He attributes this phenomenon to several factors including the desire of many to stay in their current neighborhoods. “In some new home developments, the lots may be smaller than the ones on which older homes are situated and folks want to keep their larger lots.” He also notes

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that interest rates for remortgages or remodeling are low, so some opt to do the remodel.

Current Trends in Home Remodeling Remodeling your home is most assuredly a personal venture, whatever the scope of the project. It’s all about your wants, needs and style of living. It makes good sense, however, to consider the extent to which you remodel. Too much customization or created space not well thought out may lead to a much smaller return in the event of a resale, or worst yet, dissatisfaction when the space is not used optimally once completed. There’s nothing worse than moving walls to create a rich looking mahogany and leather-furnished library, only to watch it collect dust due to lack of use. Consider first how such a project will come to fruition, who will use it, and why you need this type of space.

If the answers come slowly, rethinking the project could save you time, money and long-term frustration.

A recent Washington Post article notes shifting trends in remodeling and the challenges today’s homeowners bring to the table.

Duo Dickinson, a Connecticut-based architect who counts remodeled homes across the country as part of his work, has witnessed dramatic changes in the way homeowners think.

“They (homeowners) are staying put … They think about every square foot and every dollar.” Among the more challenging trends… walls of glass that give a complete sense of being outdoors after long days of work that has desirability “from boomers on down.”

His top request from customers includes reconfiguring kitchen space and integrating it into the living area. As for living

rooms − “They really are dinosaurs for three-quarters of our clients and not used at all.” A U.S. News and World Report on-line report about remodeling echoes Dickinson’s sentiments about kitchen remodels. Among its top three “recession home remodeling trends” is the much

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...those in the building industry agree that working with a professional home remodeler is wise, unless there is a high degree of confidence that you can complete the project yourself.

elevated kitchen. Buzz words such as “granite”, “high end appliances”, and others popularized in the recent sales lexicon reflect an individual’s desire to customize. Today, some homeowners are investing in pantries, utility rooms, open shelving and islands so that “kitchens are and will continue to look less like a work area and more like an extension of the living area.”

Outdoor living spaces and what has been termed the “mother-in-law suite” are also trends likely to continue. In fact, the NAHB conducted a survey of builders, 62 percent of whom worked on home modification related to aging in 2010. Further, the NAHB Remodelers, in collaboration with the NAHB Research Center, NAHB Senior Housing Council and the AARP have developed the Certified AgingIn-Place Specialist (CAPS) program “to address the needs of consumers who want to make their house a home for a lifetime, regardless of one’s age or abilities.” Among other 18 GREATER PITTSBURGH’S NEW HOME

skills, a CAPS individual is trained to address common remodeling projects, their costs and more “to provide comprehensive and practical aging-in-place solutions.” Other popular renovations include bathrooms, window replacement, and repurposing dining rooms, among others.

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As the song says, “Everything Old Is New Again.” That applies to home remodeling as well, particularly when it comes to specific tastes. At the 2012 National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Contractor of the Year Awards Ceremony, remodeling trends around the country had their moment in the spotlight. Among those trends − reclaimed and refurbished materials, such as old wood flooring and cabinetry, which stood out not only as a design motif more commonly known as the “distressed” or antique look, but proves to be environmentally friendly. Other trends exhibited, some surprisingly, at the awards program were pocket doors, with the caveat of proceeding with caution; sunrooms; subway tile that offers durability and a refreshingly contemporary look, and spray foam insulation.

Green remodeling, too, is on the rise. The use of energy efficient windows, Energy Starrated appliances, insulation, recycled materials, low-flow water fixtures, among other means, has proven

to lower energy bills, increase energy efficiency, and lessen home maintenance. And speaking about home maintenance, professionals advise that one of the best ways to “remodel” your home is through proper maintenance, both inside and out.

So, How Do I Get Started?

If you’re considering a home remodel, you are among a vast group of home owners about to embark on a project that will, in equal measure, feel rewarding, satisfying and daunting.

But taking the time to plan alleviates the latter and lessens any stress whether embarking on a roof replacement, transforming a basement, reworking a floor plan, or creating your own private, outdoor haven. Think about what you want and why you want it.

After you’ve made the decision, consider

finances. How much are you willing to spend or will you finance the project?

Put pen to paper and define clearly what you want to accomplish, anticipating any additional costs that may be incurred as a result of your remodel. In other words, if you’re removing walls to create a larger

Doing the work in stages may alleviate tensions by allowing particular segments of the project to come to closure while minimizing the cash output and household disruption in a given time period.

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The NAHB acknowledges that a DIY project is “both rewarding and cost efficient” but explains that some 30 percent of all jobs performed by professional home remodelers came from failed do-it-yourself attempts. living space, do you have enough furniture/furnishings to enhance and/or fill the space? Will you repaint?

Hire a professional painter?

Will you need new trim work?

And what about climate control, if the area is significantly larger?

Next, those in the building industry agree that working with a professional home remodeler is wise, unless there is a high degree of confidence that you can complete the project yourself.

The NAHB acknowledges that a DIY project is “both rewarding and cost efficient” but explains that some 30 percent of all jobs performed by professional home remodelers came from failed do-it-yourself attempts. When choosing a home remodeler/contractor, it is imperative to seek out recommendations, check references and get a detailed contract.

Ask if the contractor is insured and licensed, has references and qualifications. Remember, the lowest bid is not always the best way to go. It’s always a good idea to check with the Better Busi20 GREATER PITTSBURGH’S NEW HOME

ness Bureau or Consumer Affairs Office to gauge any complaints or concerns about a given remodeler. And, ask if the contractor has a permanent business location, among other questions.

If you decide your remodel is a DYI job, the NAHB recommends a reality check through a series of questions such as: “Do I have a clear idea of what my project looks like?” “Realistically, do I have the time to complete the project?”

“Am I familiar with building codes and permits?” “Do I understand the safety issues associated with the project?” among other queries.

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a viable means of saving money while considering how labor intensive certain aspects of a job might be.

Doing the work in stages may alleviate tensions by allowing particular segments of the project to come to closure while minimizing the cash output and household disruption in a given time period.

Subsequent stages of a project can be completed when cash becomes available and time frames mesh more easily. NARI offers additional hints that challenge the home owner to be creative; looking at multiple avenues to achieve a desired outcome in consultation with the contractor. They also proffer more frugal solutions such as changing a room’s paint color or adding textured wall paper for a facelift rather than making the more expensive structural changes.

Remodeling 2011-12 Cost vs. Value Report (www. costvsvalue.com) shows the return on value of remodeling projects in the Pittsburgh area. For example, the job cost of a midrange minor kitchen remodel is $20,036 with a resale value of $15,167, a 75.7 percent recoup of cost. Likewise, a vinyl window replacement job rings in at $11,713, with the home owner recouping 76.1 percent of the cost, which is above the Mid-Atlantic States and national average. Thinking about an upscale master suite addition? The report tags this job at $232,446, realizing a resale value of $122,678, with the homeowner recouping 52.8 percent of the cost. (©2011 Hanley Wood, LLC. Complete data from the Remodeling 2011-12 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www. costvsvalue.com). The point being, resale value will serve the homeowner well as will the obvious comfort and benefits of the project as the owner chooses to live

in the home for a more extended period of time.

Financing a Remodel All things considered, remodeling can climb the expense ladder if not managed but also serves as an investment in living comfort and convenience.

Aside from the resale value, those choosing to stay in their homes have renewed their living environment to their specific level of comfort, necessity and desire. Comparing costs between remodeling and moving/building may help with decision making as will checking neighborhood comparables.

When it comes to financing the remodel, a variety of options are available including second mortgages, home equity loans, home improvement loans and cash, among others. Of equal importance is adherence to the budget so that your dream remodel is preserved without continually escalating costs.

The NAHB offers three tenets to help home owners do just that: (1) Plan on spending only 80 percent of what you can afford. The remaining 20 percent is a reserve to cover changes, unanticipated problems and minor charges; (2) Anything not in the original contract is an extra charge. Be careful of change orders that can mount during the process, breaking the budget; and (3) Focus on the project. Don’t get carried away and decide to embark on remodeling other parts of the home. Leave no stone unturned when constructing the budget.

When it’s all said and done, the decision to remodel comes down to hard realities and intangible considerations.

While economics play a leading role, what a home owner wants from a given living situation deserves equal billing.

At the end of the day, it’s all about what the homeowner wants that counts. After all, home is where the heart is.

For more information and tips about home remodeling, visit www.nari.org/ homeowners/tips or www.nahb.org. NH

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Remodeling a home is one thing, but helping to “re-model” lives is an idea embraced on both the local and national levels thanks to efforts put forth by the National Home Builders’ Association (NAHB), the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA), and locally, the Builders’ Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP).

Almost simultaneously in early 2012, BAMP and the NAHB set courses to help veterans and families in need with housing issues. Seeking to engage in a community service project, Todd Klippa, chair of BAMPs Remodeler’s Council, suggested a project aiding wounded veterans or their surviving families,

which was quickly embraced by the council. Similarly, the NAHB announced their new charitable outreach endeavor in conjunction with the NFLPA called “Touchdown for Homes.” The goal was to link local home builder associations with former NFL players to bring communities together through building or renovation projects for area veterans and families deemed in need. With the idea spreading rapidly across major U.S. cities, BAMP quickly contacted the local NFLPA leadership for project buy-in, and soon, the organizations mounted a search for its first recipient.

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...remodeling began and was performed by BAMP members and affiliate organizations, former players and others who volunteered their time and talents.

This past August, BAMP, led by its Remodeling Council, teamed with the Pittsburgh Chapter of the NFLPA, began work in Cranberry Township, renovating and retrofitting the home of Marine Staff Sergeant Joshua Caskey, a 12-½ year veteran wounded in Iraq. With monetary, product, service and supply donations, remodeling began and was performed by BAMP members and affiliate organizations, former players and others who volunteered their time and talents. Coordinated by Klippa, the effort took one week. “The Caskey family left Monday morning via limousine and were taken to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort where

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they stayed during renovation work, all courtesy of 84 Lumber,” explained Klippa. That Friday, at 2 p.m., the Caskey’s were returned to their home after what was called the “blitz improvement” to return to their lives and concentrate on Joshua Caskey’s continuing rehabilitation. “Everything for this remodel was 100 percent donated,” said Klippa.

That included labor, food, products and monetary donations. Monies remaining will be put toward future projects and updates for the Caskey house. Klippa also credits Jim Eichenlaub, executive director of BAMP, with moving the program forward, noting proudly that “we

made a good team.” The group views the endeavor as ongoing, with “some sort of project undertaken each year.”

Pittsburgh’s Touchdown for Homes – Veteran’s Service Project accepts volunteers, tax deductible donations of materials, and financial contributions through BAMP’s charitable foundation, the Housing Industry Foundation for Education.

For questions about donating or more information, contact BAMP Executive Director Jim Eichenlaub, 412-434-5690, or Klippa at 412-489-6530. NH

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What can you expect when you need a kitchen?

Perhaps it’s some kind of primal instinct we all have, perhaps it’s just cultural – but few people would disagree that we all believe the kitchen is absolutely the most important room in the home, and always the best place to gather. Holidays, battles, late-night talks over a cup of tea– they all happen within the family - and within that all-important kitchen.

So, it logically follows that the design of the kitchen should be the most important within that space.

No matter how large or how small the actual kitchen is, people pack into it regularly – especially guests. They get under the cook’s feet. They ignore the food strategically placed elsewhere to draw everyone’s attention to another room.

They all “ want to help” prepare the meal!

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ut, not to worry… life, and food prep/entertaining, becomes much more bearable in a cozy, workable kitchen. Plus, there are few things sweeter than to tackle Sunday dinner with a beautiful, highly-functional kitchen wrapped around you. More importantly, the details and function should fit your particular lifestyle; children or not; variable eating schedules; computer/ study area; landing and charging stations, etc.

And just how do you even begin to arrive at a budget? How much is too much, or too little? There are various methods – some not so responsible – but it all depends on individual needs and the tastes of the homeowner. Actually, it’s very difficult to arrive at that figure because it’s generally considered that people only tackle an average of two kitchens in their lifetime – barring unusual circumstances such as professional transfers for example. Then, how many houses does someone build?

None? 2? 4 sound like too many? No matter what the budget, it is surely a great deal of money to whomever is spending it!

It just has to be right.

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obstacles that arise on a regular basis, without the help of a professional designer, is like working without a net. Mistakes are terribly expensive when building a new home and can often hinder, if not stop, progress of your home’s construction.

One of the first, costliest, and most important decisions you’ll have to make is what to do with the kitchen. Unless you have quite a lot of disposable income, as soon as you have a workable set of prints, you would do well to tackle the difficult job of getting the kitchen designed and priced, according to your wishes, in advance of signing the contract with the builder.

When allowance amounts are set, your builder has no way of knowing what any client may want in terms of finish, species, level of design, etc. The result is that a figure is typically established as a shot in the dark, which usually ends up being too low.

A high quality and well-constructed cabinet should have a life of 15-20 years, and you should certainly be able to depend on that fact. If you settle for the standard offering which simply falls within the allowance, you may find yourself seeking out a complete re-do of your kitchen in a short period of time.

Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a shock to learn this only after the builder’s allowance has already been used. By just adding a little more to the budget at the time the home was built, they could have ended up with something wonderful in their new home.

So, take that allowance, realizing that you will probably add to it. Better yet, take that projected budget from the legwork you’ve already done in advance on the kitchen design, and wrap that accurate amount for what you’d really like to have in your new home, right into your mortgage – easily done!

RENOVATION There is no escaping the question of the budget here again, even in the case of renovation to an existing home. A calculation that comes not from the kitchen and bath industry, but from the real estate industry is this: If you know the market value of your home – not appraised value – and plan up to 20% of that amount as your budget, you can expect to realize a return

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on your investment when you sell of up to 80%! Of course, that is all dependent on the quality of your finalized project – the design, cabinetry, appliances, etc. Installing a new kitchen in an existing home is actually a very safe investment with a huge return!

Typically, the death of an appliance sends a homeowner running for the phone because it can be difficult to function without a range or dishwasher – especially when children are involved. So, it is sometimes necessitated just at that moment when that nest egg is not quite as large as you might like. However, it does have to be done.

Even in those circumstances, it’s wise to always buy the best you can afford at that moment. Matt Hildebrand of Don’s Appliances confirms, “People buy appliances typically under duress. It is something that is required right away, and that urgency can cause problems when a new kitchen is on the horizon. It is extremely important to speak with a qualified company who is tuned in to the unique needs of the kitchen design community. Don’s can always provide you with the options that suit both your budget and your lifestyle.”

If you feel like an appliance might be falling short of what you really want, let your designer know right up front, and future changes and upgrades should be skillfully worked into the initial design.

Then the question always arises about how the kitchen might ultimately present for resale. There was once a school of thought that taught you should always think about the next person to own the home, but how could you possibly anticipate that? Unless you already know that you’ll be moving in a year, create the space for yourself! You’re paying for it! You should be able to enjoy it totally for however long you intend to stay. On the other hand, it’s also not very clever to throw caution to the wind and include quirky items, unusually trendy colors, and things of that kind. Because it has again come full circle and that issue about the kitchen being the most important room is front and center as your realtor is dragging through prospective buyers.

They immediately make a beeline to the kitchen. Done well, you are positioned to receive that sweet return on investment that you had carefully planned for. Done badly, the offer comes in much lower

Done well, you are positioned to receive that sweet return on investment that you had carefully planned for.

because that prospect has no idea what the renovation will cost.

PROFESSIONALS Here are four ways that you can get into mega-trouble if you do not rely on the best advice of professionals who do this all day, every day. If you tackle it on your own, you will end up with something that functions as a kitchen, but you (quite possibly) can forget that 80% return at the end of the road. A keen eye will pick up flaws immediately if the i’s are not properly dotted, and an amateur has been at work.

Matt Hilldebrand injects that, “Appliances are the work horses of your kitchen. Again, try to stretch into the best that you can possibly afford. At the right dealer, you should be able to view selections ranging from general consumer manufacturers such as GE and Whirlpool to designer favorites such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Thermador.” When shopping for your appliance package, go to a dealer

with whom you feel comfortable and don’t be pushed into selecting an item. Make sure that they have the broadest price and product selection available so that you have many options, and take the time to view all options available. If you let price only drive your selections, you are the one who will be losing in the end. Keep an open mind and you might be surprised how much you can afford!

Above all – you should know that the customer service provided by that appliance dealer is critical both before and after the sale. During the design and installation process, there are many questions and details with which to be dealt. Likewise, after you’re moved in, there still may be bugs that need to be worked out. “Be sure that a service department is also available to tweak any problems that may arise during the life of your appliances,” adds Matt. Should you have an issue, don’t find yourself dealing with a computer screen instead of an actual human being!

COUNTERTOPS Recent trends and statistics indicate that countertops are specified about half in natural stone and half in quartz (a man-made product). Some people particularly like the naturalness of stone and its irregularity; others like the consistency and control of a man-made product. For different reasons – usually either levels of porosity or aesthetics – people tend to lean one way or the other.

Beware! Here is the problem. Stone suppliers and fabricators seem to be popping up all over. They wake up one morning and decide that they are suddenly professionals in a very difficult business that takes years at which to become proficient.

A true stone professional can talk easily about all aspects of the slab you see before you – not just show you a cheaper one; a closeout; a remnant. So, be sure you are working with a reputable fabricator that always has a knowledgeable sales staff at your disposal and plenty of credits to their name. www.greaterpittsburghnewhome.com

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However, if you prefer to work without a net, you may be looking at a slab that appears perfectly fine to an untrained eye. Yet it may have hidden issues or other imperfections; being a natural product. There are a couple of variables that could be driving down the price. For instance, it could be just 2cm thick rather than the standard American spec of 1.5”. This thinner stone looks positively weak in a kitchen, but could possibly work on a bathroom vanity – scale being the issue. Also, that lower price could mean that every square inch of the slab is being used, which yields way too many seams.

Which brings up another critical point: The manner in which the seams are executed can either make or break the project. Bad positioning, such as over or near a dishwasher, can result in huge problems down the road. Just the simple vibration and torque of the machine can open up a gap in a badly placed seam.

It should be nearly invisible and smooth to the touch.

Keep in mind that stone or quartz with moving patterns tend to show a seam a little more than one with smaller particulates, primarily because the patterns make it extremely difficult to match.

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Chris Morrow of Ultimate Granite in Gibsonia can fill in a few more blanks: “Natural stone and other hard surfaces are intended for people who want to add elegance and value to their home. It was never intended to be a commodity and is not for everyone.

Skilled craftsmanship and very expensive machinery is needed to do a quality job. The process behind the scenes is highly complicated. The templating/measuring and installation processes are critical to a quality outcome.”

“The stone itself is naturally beautiful, but once it touches the wrong hands it can lose its beauty and value. Simply put, if not done by professionals, the job can be destroyed, and you are left with a mess on your hands. So, always be sure to ask other trade professionals (designers /architects) for referrals, or call local stone/tile suppliers for recommendations.”

CABINETRY

“ Good design is timeless - no matter what the style.”

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You may be surprised to learn that there is something like 3,500 domestic cabinetry manufacturers. That doesn’t even include those companies that are crossing our borders and flooding the American market with knock-down cabinetry or dramatically low price points. That low price is easy to take in the beginning, but it opens you up for little or no customer service after purchase. In the end, you will be the one in front of that computer screen trying to sort out post-purchase issues.

The manner in which the seams are executed can either make or break the project.

Also, keep in mind that types of cabinetry have a broad range of features and include everything from knockdowns – to semi-custom – to totally custom cabinetry.

Within these categories, the following info may provide some guidance as to how they fall price-wise, and on what types of projects they are used.

Generally speaking, knock down cabinets are perfect for flip houses, apartments, and the like; projects which have extremely limited budgets. Stock cabinets are ready to be picked from a rack in a warehouse, are already finished, and there are typically no changes or modifications available.

This level is what you might find available through your local handy-man.

When you arrive at semi-custom, (this term is used because they are priced in 3”

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increments, but can be modified) now you start to approach a product that could be found in new-construction or might be included by a builder who has a slightly higher allowance for cabinetry. It also would appear in mid-range renovations done on an existing home.

A “custom” cabinet maker might also fit the bill here, but they are usually a little weak on the design and technical aspects of a kitchen.

They typically work out

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Everyone knows that there is a significant cost to the end user for that luxury of recognition being enjoyed by the manufacturer.

of a very small space – garage or basement – and tend not to have the finest in humidity and dust control devices in place. The result is that you might end up with cabinetry that is very well made, but has only one or two steps in the finish process, as opposed to 16-18 which are used by fine cabinetry manufacturers, that also provide you with lifetime warranties.

The greater part of custom cabinetry does come from the upscale cabinetry manufacturers. They tend to get involved in high-end/luxury renovations or no budget new construction projects. The design and finish possibilities are practically endless and include complex finishes, exotic wood species, and interior fittings that put it all over the top.

Now, stop for a moment and think of how many actual cabinetry manufacturers’ names you can recall. If you can, that represents a massive marketing effort on the part of perhaps 2% of the cabinetry manufacturing industry to get that name anchored in your head. Everyone knows that there is a significant cost to the end user for that luxury of recognition being enjoyed by the manufacturer.

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Focus on American-made products. If “green” is important to you, the majority of them are all certified by the KCMA (kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association) as being green.

Smaller, closely held companies can respond quickly to your concerns and are actually happy to have your business! In most cases, your cabinet dealer can pick up the phone and get the president of the company on the other end.

There’s a lot to be said for that.

DESIGN, DESIGN, DESIGN!!!!

There are just so many ways to construct a cabinet; so many methods of wood joinery; so many finish variations. The key to finally realizing that beautiful return on your investment is simple - design. The right kitchen design professional can turn the most difficult space into a dream that you would have never thought possible. When the general consumer is just getting comfortable with a particular color palette, the designer is already tired of working with it and moving on to another.

Consider that you’ve been staring at your space – with limited knowledge of the process and of current products – and thinking of it that way for so many years. You cannot see any other options. Get new ideas; fresh eyes on the issues.

The kitchen and bath industry, which is certainly a part of the interior design industry, is based on fashion and an ever-changing array of influences, technology, and changing tastes.

This all-important kitchen investment should be the one spot in the entire world where the homeowner is absolutely the most comfortable, both visually and physically.

It’s critical that color and finish selections are wisely made, since only seven years is the period of time after which a residential interior is considered dated. Interior and kitchen designers are on the leading edge of product and color trends, so when you work with a professional, your project is ahead of that seven year color/design curve.

Finally, remember that getting the best design is an ideal investment for your home – whether you plan to build new or renovate your existing home. Be careful and make the right choices, and in the end, a new kitchen will greatly enhance your home - and enhance your life! NH www.greaterpittsburghnewhome.com

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Project Profile

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Project Profile

The nature of hidden gems is, of course, that they are hidden. In one of the fastest-growing parts of Greater Pittsburgh, a new neighborhood is about to bloom on top of a hill that hundreds drive by each day without paying much notice.

At the very southern end of Butler County,

the intersection of three county roads is home to a number of new construction neighborhoods.

In and around the place where Denny, Ridge and Three Degree Roads come together, hundreds of new homes have been built over the past decade and quite a number of cars travel along those roads to get to and from

the Mars schools that are less than a mile north on Three Degree Road. And yet, for all that daily traffic, few people are aware that one of the highest vantage points in the area is at the top of a wooded hillside they may have been passing for years.

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eveloper Bill Weaver knew of the property and work has begun on Vista Ridge, a 58lot community on 39 acres located off Ridge Road in Adams Township. Weaver is the owner of Weaver Homes and lives in Adams Township, so he’s well aware of the advantages of the community. He has been developing and building homes in southern Butler County for decades and is currently building Bellevue Park in Cranberry Township and in Adams at his Camp Trees development. The Vista Ridge project fills in a gap Weaver felt existed in the market.

“It’s located in between Weatherburn Heights and Camp Trees,” he explains.

Weaver is speaking about the physical location but he could also be talking about the position in the sales market.

“The homes will be selling in the mid $300,000’s. There are eleven different house designs and we’re trying to give two or three elevations for each. We’ll have plans for 2,000 square feet up to the higher end of the 3,000 square foot range, but the majority will be around 2,300 to 2,400 square feet.”

acre properties, and Neighborhood and Traditional lots, which will have 31 homes on one-quarter to one-half acre properties.

The smaller lots will back up to the open space in Vista Ridge, giving those homes expansive rear yards that adjoin the community’s protected green space. The community is designed to take as much advantage as possible of Vista Ridge’s biggest asset, its topography.

“It’s one of the highest locations in Butler County. It is a big hilltop and you can see forever,” says Weaver. “It’s not a farmer’s field; it’s fully vegetated. We’ll have to cut out trees to build but most homes will back up to the woods. There are lots on top of the hill that will be gorgeous.”

The lots in Vista Ridge have been planned to be split fairly evenly between what Weaver calls Suburban lots, which will have 27 homes on half-acre to one-

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Project Profile

In addition to the homes that Weaver Homes will build, Vista Ridge will also include homes from S & A Homes, another homebuilder with an office in Mars and plenty of experience in southern Butler County. Weaver wanted to have a builder involved that offered a complementary home to his own and had observed S & A Homes in nearby neighborhoods. For their part, S & A managers were also familiar with Weaver’s work and liked the idea that Weaver would be not just another builder in Vista Ridge.

“We really respect the Weavers. I’ve known them for many years as neighbors in Mars,” says Chris Cinker, the general manager of S & A’s Pittsburgh office.

“We respect the success they have had in Bellevue and Brandywine Village in Connoquenessing and when the opportunity arose to work together we jumped at it. We also liked that Weaver was both the

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“It’s one of the highest locations in Butler County.

It is a big hilltop and you can see forever,” builder and developer. S & A has been in that situation before and you tend to look out for the builders in the community.”

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Cinker explains that the planning for Vista Ridge was still early enough that S & A Homes hadn’t decided on the exact product they would be building but that they were shooting for something similar to their homes in the nearby Brookstone neighborhood, which sell for around $330,000 or the slightly larger homes in Seaton Crest. It was S & A’s experience in Adams Township that made them a good fit for the Vista Ridge project. While you might look at the new project as something of a competitor to S & A’s other communities, Cinker says that there was no such concern from his team.

“There were two reasons we weren’t concerned. First, you really can never have enough product in Adams Township,” he notes. “And our other projects are winding down. Brookstone is down to one lot and Seaton Crest is down to

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five and two specs. Vista Ridge couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.”

You can probably tell that a big part of the optimism about the success of Vista Ridge is its location in Adams Township. New construction in the township has been among the steadiest and most active in the region for almost two decades. Throughout the late 1990’s and 2000’s, builders in Adams Township regularly started more than 200 units and Adams has been in the top five municipalities for new homes every year. According to a September report from research firm RealStats, Adams Township is the top community in metropolitan Pittsburgh for housing. In addition to the high volume of new construction, Adams Township is also ranked number one in the growth rate of homes sold and ranked first in increased value of the homes sold. The housing bubble taught us that housing prices don’t go up

forever, but if you live in Adams Township it probably seems like they do.

The reliability of the participants and the Adams Township housing market were big reasons why Vista Ridge was financed

during a time when banks are very averse to lend for new development. The lender is Washington Financial, whose vice president Bill Harker agreed with Weaver’s assessment of the potential for Vista Ridge’s success.

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Harker also raves about the views from the neighborhood but his reference to the location has as much to do with what can be easily reached from Vista Ridge as what can be seen. While none of the three roads that meet just north of the Ridge Road entrance to Vista Ridge are major

arteries, all link up with main regional roads within a five minute drive. Denny Road connects with Route 8 just a few minutes to the east.

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“We had prior experience with Bill at Bellevue Park. We weren’t the primary lender but participated in the project,” Harker explains. “We liked his experience with residential development and felt Vista Ridge was being developed in the right price range and in the right location.”

“We’re clearing the site right and moving dirt right now and are looking to open models by the end of 2012 or early 2013,”

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“One of the greatest assets of Vista Ridge is that it is within a few minutes of any school you would need – high school, middle school, elementary or pre-school,” Weaver observes. “The Mars School District is within a mile or so of the entrance to the neighborhood.”

Weaver doesn’t just mean that access to those schools is within a mile or so.

The Mars Area School District has been growing significantly for more than two decades but because of good fortune – or wise planning in advance – the district maintains a campus that has expanded along Three Degree Road and Route 228. Even the newly constructed Centennial School, which is an intermediate school between elementary and middle schools, is located on Route 228 just east of the middle school buildings. The proximity will make Vista Ridge a great location for resale but it should also make it very attractive to families who want to live close to the schools. With neighborhoods like Morning Grove and Brookstone nearby, the

location of Vista Ridge should make it a natural choice for move up buyers as well. Weaver has already received some phone calls from residents of those communities who have heard about Vista Ridge.

With financing in place, construction beginning and the regulatory and planning process completed, Vista Ridge will be ready to start selling homes very soon.

“We’re clearing the site right and moving dirt right now and are looking to open models by the end of 2012 or early 2013,” says Weaver. “We should have paved roads, weather permitting, and with all the roads in we’ll be ready for a spring push for new sales.”

The target buyer for Vista Ridge is fairly well matched to the Adams Township demographics and the sweet spots in the housing market for the next couple of years. Both Weaver Homes and S & A Homes have portfolios that are broad

enough to accommodate any buyer who might be interested in Vista Ridge but their strengths are in building the kinds of homes that are planned there. While there will be appeal for both first time buyers and empty nesters, Vista Ridge seems destined to be the perfect fit for families who need that extra living space and access to a strong school district. When you factor in a hilltop view, something that is relatively rare in southern Butler communities, Vista Ridge is well-positioned to attract buyers in a new construction market that is becoming increasingly short on supply.

“The homes in Vista Ridge are going to be competitively priced compared to what else is coming out of the ground or is already on the market in Adams,” assures Chris Cinker. That should be the final ingredient in Vista Ridge’s recipe for success. NH

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EXCELLENCE IN HOME BUILDING With a reputation for understanding a customer’s needs as well as attending to detail and budget, Paragon Homes lives up to the strict definition of its name— something that is the very best example… an example of excellence.

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Left to right:Â Brad Roth, Christy Guyaux, Jeff Harbaugh, Bill Fink, Jackie Asaro, Steve Fink

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fter 25 years in the home construction business, commitment to customer service has been and continues to be the guiding principle for this elite homebuilder. That the company has imbued itself with a philosophy of customer service, integrity and quality is no accident. Rather, it stems from the first-hand experiences of Paragon’s founder and president, Bill Fink.

A Star Builder is Born Employed in the steel industry for a number of years, Bill Fink came to the decision to build his own home when the time was right. That was the early 1980’s. Drawing on his experience with various construction jobs during his high school and college days, Fink took on the role of general contractor in building his family home in Robinson Township. “He saw firsthand what a buyer goes through and the pressures that can arise during the home building process,” explained Steve Fink, Bill’s son and marketing director for Paragon Homes. “He realized that ‘I could alleviate a customer’s anxiety by communicating well, providing an easy-to-understand administrative process, and delivering a quality product in a timely manner.’” After gaining experience over the next few years while building 42 GREATER PITTSBURGH’S NEW HOME

investment property, a company was born.

By 1987, Paragon Homes emerged as a full-fledged custom homebuilder managed

by Bill Fink out of his own home. Today, Paragon boasts innumerable properties and communities with unique designs across southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond in such notable neighborhoods as Nevillewood, Upper St. Clair, Peter’s Township, Collier Township, South Fayette Township and many others.

Where Customer Service Is King As a family-owned “boutique” builder, Paragon prides itself on taking the time to understand and address each customer’s style, dreams and needs. “Having someone from a smaller organization, like ours, means we can take the time to ‘know’ our customers,” Steve Fink noted. “We often limit the number of jobs we start at any given time so we can assist each customer personally.”

While admittedly Fink acknowledges that they could start more homes, the true measure comes from customer referrals more so than home quantity. “Unfortunately, you hear about people not having a satisfying experience sometimes when they build a new home. Our view is that through great

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attention to service and quality, we will have more happy customers, who, in turn, recommend us more frequently.”

Case in point is Gil Davis of Robinson Township, who has lived in his Paragon home since 1992. This Pittsburgh native, who had previously resided in a town home community, turned his thoughts to building a new home. “In the early ‘90s, a friend had just moved to the community of Cobblestone in Robinson Township, so I interviewed Bill (Fink) and ultimately bought a lot in this plan.” As a certified public accountant who worked with numerous contractors, Davis had already designed his own home and had a draftsman draw up the plans. “Together, Bill and I went through the process of how he was going to build my home and it proved to be a good experience.” With questions about his lot and how the home itself would be situated on it, Davis got answers. “Bill Fink had lots of good suggestions regarding the plan and was very accessible as the house was being built.” And, as with many home builds, making changes during the process is inevitable. “I did make many changes but any additional costs incurred (above the original price) were fair and in line.” Overall, Fink inspired a sense of trust. “I felt very comfortable with him. He and his staff put

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Bill and Steve Fink at Walkers Ridge.

forth every effort to make it a good experience.” In the course of his work, Davis has recommended Paragon to his clients. “They may not be the cheapest (builder), but the homes are fairly priced and it’s going to be well built.”

Hitting the Mark on Quality Whether you’re building a $350,000 home or a $3.5 million estate, the goal is to create a distinctive, original look that meets a given customer’s lifestyle. And, while the devil is often in the details, Paragon has formed relationships with a bevy of professionals who assist customers with the details that often bog down a project. “Over the course of 25 years, we have worked with and developed relationships with many individuals and companies that we can recommend to our customers,” said Steve Fink. “We offer unique home designs that you can’t find elsewhere because of the relationships we have with architects in Pittsburgh and around the country. If you drive through one of our plans, you’ll see truly different homes, not variations on a theme.

Each home is different because each family is different. We want our homes to meet their needs in every way possible.” Paragon often recommends several suppliers to a customer so they have options but more importantly, the idea is to give the customer as much or as little help as desired.

For the past nine years, Chris Aird, a designer with Manor House Kitchens, has

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So much so, that Berteotti has had customers who are back to build a second

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“It’s the best report card you can get.” been one of the “go to” vendors for Paragon Homes. He credits this “partnership” to a mentality that dovetails with theirs. “I treat my customers and their builder like I would want to be treated. I share all the options and may advise otherwise when it comes to certain choices. I may voice my opinion once or twice, but I also don’t want to take the air out of a given customer’s sails.”

Given the vast selection of products and wide variety of materials, a little help can go a long way. “There’s a huge difference in selections from 15 years ago, when you had a few granite colors and oak, hickory or maple cabinets with two or three finishes,” explained Aird. “Today for example, we have eight cabinet lines and each has 200 to 500 options. People want something that no one else has and it can be an investment, but we serve as a one stop shop so we can control customer service for optimum customer satisfaction.” In working with Paragon, Aird has found that their communication skills are key to a successful and smooth work flow. “Paragon foremen are phenomenal. They meet with me at the home, we go over every detail so that when the product arrives, everything is ready to go, saving time and money.”

The attention to detail is not lost on Rick Berteotti, president, Trinity Supply Installation Inc. in Sheridan, who has worked with Paragon Homes for the past 20 years. “We belonged to the Builder’s Association and I learned of Paragon’s reputation,” he reminisced. “I talked with Bill Fink and earned his trust. We’ve grown together and it’s been a good relationship.” As a purveyor of kitchen cabinetry, siding, soffit and fascia, Berteotti meets with customers, and in some instances, the wives who have done the research. He has worked on various builds with all levels of allowances observing that many of what others call “upgrades” are de rigueur at Paragon including features like nine-foot ceilings with crown molding, kitchen islands and more. But whatever the desire of the homebuilder, “we make it work.” Knowing the Finks as well as everyone in the office, he has deduced that “Their attention to detail is unbelievable.”

Tom Gillen of Allegheny Millwork, a full line quality lumber yard known for its framing lumber and unique moldings, has worked with Paragon Homes more than 20 years and notes their attention to high quality as a commonality that has led to their long standing relationship. “We offer 300 different profiles, trying to give customers the ‘wow’ factor,” said Gillen.

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to them because “we can step outside the profile of the competition and capture the buyer’s imagination” with their products.

Building That Dream Home From villa style single-family homes to spacious luxury estates, Paragon helps individuals and families realize their “dream home” on the customer’s lot or in one of their own neighborhoods. One such neighborhood is the Walker’s Ridge community located next to Nevillewood in Collier Township. After being paved late in 2011, half the lots have been sold in the new Walker’s Ridge II expansion featuring nine cul-de-sac lots with large back yards just minutes from Interstate 79. Prices range from $350,000 to $600,000 plus for the brick homes with some home and lot packages available from $270,000 that remain in Phase I. Another recent offering includes a plan in South Fayette Township called Deerfield Ridge, where homes are available from $375,000 to $800,000. Not only does Deerfield prove to be a unique community given the abundance of home options, but it lies just minutes from the South Fayette School District as well as a short jaunt to Interstate 79, making access to downtown Pittsburgh quick and easy. Following on the heels of these new plans are two others, Fair Acres in Upper St. Clair and Venango Trails in Marshall Township. Also, an intimate plan of homes in Robinson Township, Paragon Place, features two-acre home sites, with just two lots remaining. Paragon entertains building opportunities throughout Western 44 GREATER PITTSBURGH’S NEW HOME

Pennsylvania and has moved beyond the state’s border to build homes in Weirton, West Virginia, and Steubenville, Ohio.

But, just as tastes vary, so do lot sizes among Paragon’s many plans. From onethird to one-half acres on one end of the spectrum to five and 10-acre home sites on the other, Paragon Homes strives to create individualized specification packages that work with the customer’s budget. For those believing that a custom build is outside the realm of possibility, not to mention their budget, Paragon may be the answer. “Our pricing model tends to differ from a volume builder who offers low prices but then adds on the upgrades,” noted Fink. “We start with products like ceramics, hard woods, granite or quartz countertops, and upgraded cabinetry.

Among the many benefits of building a new home now is that of energy efficiency.

Paragon offers new homes that are as much as 20 percent or more energy efficient than other builders’ homes, even exceeding Energy Star standards.

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Building a great product, understanding client needs, and delivering on a promise echoes throughout Paragon’s organization.

So when it came time for Alan Rank to build his new home, he thought of his high school friend Bill Fink – to provide the expertise. “In 2001, we decided to move from our home in South Fayette to Washington County near our horse farm,” explained Rank. “We had the property and wanted to build there.”

Rank had talked with other contractors but never seriously. “I knew him (Fink) and trusted him.”

The two did the house on a handshake and Rank was rewarded. Working on a time and materials basis, where Rank received a monthly breakdown of purchases and contractors, the 4,800 square foot house was built less expensively than on a contractual arrangement. “I made many changes – moving walls, tearing out ceilings and it was not a problem. “I did ask that he use certain contractors. In one instance, I had a client who was a custom stair manufacturer. This was never a problem. When I made a reasonable request and it was structurally sound, they did it,” he added. Completely satisfied with the end product, Rank believes that you get a good value. “When you buy the cheapest house, that’s exactly what you get.” After Rank and his wife occupied the home, they placed a call about a shower drain issue. “They were there the next day to assess the issue, and a week later, the plaster work was redone.”

As for the home warranty, Fink believes another differentiator for the company is their “how can we help” attitude. “We‘re not a ‘that’s not covered’ type of operation.”

He firmly embraces the goal of making sure that the organization is a long term, stable one. “Customers really need a builder who will still be there five years, 10 years and even longer, so that if you need to know the name of a wall color or a tile, we’re still here to help.” NH

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The Highlands Plum Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Plum Borough Agency: Ryan Homes 412-793-4797 ryanhomes.com

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

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 HyTyre Farms West Deer Township Carriage Homes Priced from: $224,000 School district: Deer Lakes Agency: Richland Holdings, LLC 724-443-4800 The Isles at The Highlands Plum Borough Patio and townhomes Priced from: $194,900s School district: Plum Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com Jefferson Estates Jefferson Borough Carriage homes Priced from: $199,000 Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-655-0400 pittsburghmoves.com/jeffersonestates

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 Lenox Place Finley Township Villas and townhomes Priced from: $200,000 School district: West Allegheny Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-262-4630 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

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

Foxwood Knolls Moon Township Single-family homes Priced from: $240,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Ryan Homes 412-264-5029 ryanhomes.com

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The Links at Deer Run West Deer Golf course community, carriage homes Priced from: $199,000 School district: Deer Lakes Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Long Ridge Kennedy Township Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Montour Agency: Ryan Homes 412-771-1456 ryanhomes.com

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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

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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

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

The Manor McCandless Custom single-family Priced from: $575,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: RE/MAX Select Realty 724-779-7072 ManorCustomHomes.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

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

Newbury South Fayette Single-family homes and towhomes Priced from: $210,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-0175 loveheartland.com

Oakwood Heights West Deer Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Deer Lakes Agency: S&A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.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: $260,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-0171 loveheartland.com

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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

Private Acreage South Fayette Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 VisitParagonHomes.com Rabold Fields Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $400,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com Raintree Manor Hampton Township Townhomes Priced from: $225,000 School district: Hampton Agency: Minnock Construction Company 412-366-4770 Reddington Place Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-367-8000 prudentialpreferredrealty.com The Reserve at Fox Chase Fox Chapel Area Patio and carriage homes Priced from: $299,900 School district: Allegheny Valley Agency: Dennis Associates 412-828-7606

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

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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

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

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Ridge Forest Franklin Park Single-family homes and townhomes Priced from: $310,000 single-family, $225,000 townhomes School district: North Allegheny Agency: Ryan Homes 724-852-3156 ryanhomes.com Riverwatch at O’Hara Woods Fox Chapel Single-family homes Priced from: $400,000 School district: Fox Chapel Area Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-963-7655 pittsburghmoves.com/ riverwatch

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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 Neville Manor Collier Township Carriage homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1710 loveheartland.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

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One River Road O’Hara Township Townhomes Priced from: $620,000 School district: Fox Chapel Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-782-3700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

Pinecrest Pine Township Single-family homes Priced from: $360,000 School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1702 loveheartland.com

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

Paragon Place Robinson Township Custom estate homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Montour Agency: Paragon Homes 412-787-8807 VisitParagonHomes.com

Prestley Heights Collier Township Townhomes Priced from: $160,000 School district: Chartiers Valley Agency: Ryan Homes ryanhomes.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

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 Single-family homes Priced from: $850,000 School district: Pine Richland Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-934-3400 Sonoma Ridge Moon Township Village single-family homes and estate homes Priced from: $340,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1724 loveheartland.com Stafford Park Robinson Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Montour Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1734 Loveheartland.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 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

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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 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 Venango Trails Marshall Township Carriage Homes and single-family homes $330,000 carriage homes, $360,000 single-family School district: North Allegheny Agency: S & A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.com Village At Marshall Ridge Marshall Township Townhomes Priced from: $220,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Ryan Homes 724-639-4980 ryanhomes.com Village at Pine Pine Township Townhomes and single-family homes $220,000 townhomes and $300,000 single-family homes School district: Pine-Richland Agency: Ryan Homes 724-940-4051 ryanhomes.com The Village at Sweetwater Sewickley Townhomes Priced from: $420,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1716 loveheartland.com

Villages at Neville Park Collier Township Townhomes Priced from: $180,000 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 Walnut Ridge Emsworth Condominiums Priced from: $160,000 School district: Avonworth Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-363-4000 walnutridgecondos.info 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 Wiltshire Estates Moon Township Townhomes Priced from: $150,000 School district: Moon Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-474-3529 www.marondahomes.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

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

Sweet Brier Hopewell Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Hopewell Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com

BEAVER COUNTY Ashley Ridge Brighton Township Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 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

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

Seven Oaks Brighton Township Golf-course community with single-family custom homes and triplex carriage homes Priced from: $269,900 School district: Beaver Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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BEAVER COUNTY

Steeplechase Whitehall Carriage homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Baldwin-Whitehall Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1719 loveheartland.com

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Shenango Woods Chippewa Township Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Blackhawk Agency: Ryan Homes 724-847-1659 ryanhomes.com

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

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

Walkers Ridge

Woods of Sewickley Sewickley Hills Custom single-family homes Priced from: $420,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: S&A Realty 412-741-3657 sahomebuilder.com

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BUTLER COUNTY Amherst Village Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Heartland Homes 412-945-1367 loveheartland.com Belle Vue Park Cranberry Township Traditional single family homes Priced from: $269,900 traditional and $350,000 estates School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686

BUTLER COUNTY

Blackberry Heights Adams Township Single-family homes Coming Soon 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 724-934-2858 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 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 724-934-2858 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 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 Georgetown Square Cranberry Township Townhomes and carriage homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Georgetown Square Associates 412-366-4770 Heritage Creek Adams Township Custom single-family homes, townhomes with first floor master suite, two-story townhomes Priced from: $300,000 single-family homes; $280,000 townhomes with first floor master suite; $230,000 two-story townhomes School district: Mars Area Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com 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

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 Meadow Ridge Forward Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: S&A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.com Meadow Ridge Forward Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1714 loveheartland.com 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 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 Myoma Woods Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $360,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1700 loveheartland.com

Leslie Farms Connoquenessing Borough Single-family Priced from $200,000 School District: Butler Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 Pittsburghmoves.com/ LeslieFarms

Mystic Ridge Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $380,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1716 loveheartland.com

Leslie Farms Connoquenessing Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.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

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Orchard Park Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1712 loveheartland.com

Shady Lane Farms Center Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-283-0005 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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

Shannon Mills Connoquenessing Township Single-family homes Priced from: $299,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-282-7903 howardhanna.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

Taylor Ridge Adams Township Single-family estate homes Priced from: $410,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-625-2073 ryanhomes.com

The Pointe At Adams Ridge Adams Township Townhomes Coming Soon School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-776-5610 ryanhomes.com The Preserve West Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $550,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com Redmond Place Cranberry Township Custom carriage homes Priced from: $370,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com Seaton Crest Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $340,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.com Shadow Creek Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com

Timber Ridge Lancaster Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $450,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-687-9097 howardhanna.com Timberlee Butler Area Single-family-homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-687-0157 howardhanna.com Village at Camp Trees Adams Township in Butler County and Pine Township in Allegheny County Custom single-family Priced from: $550,000 School district: Mars Area and Pine-Richland Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.com The Village at Sarvers Mill Buffalo Township Custom townhomes and cottage homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Freeport Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-353-2223 howardhanna.com The Village at Treesdale Adams Township Custom carriage homes Priced from: Mid-$300’s School district: Mars Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-687-0157 howardhanna.com

The Vineyards at Brandywine Connoquenessing Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $279,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-776-3686 prudentialpreferredrealty.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 Priced from: $340,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.com Wakefield Estates Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 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

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

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 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 loveheartland.com Chadwick Estates Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $360,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1736 loveheartland.com

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The Courtyards At Arden Mills Chartiers Township Single-family carriage and villa homes McMurray Highlands Priced from: $239,900 Peters Township School district: Chartiers Houston Custom single-family homes Agency: Epcon Homes and Park Place.indd 1 Priced from: $575,000 Communities School district: Peters Township 724-223-1844 Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty epconcarriagehomes.com 412-833-7700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com The Crossings

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P eters Township Luxury custom villa homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Century 21 Frontier Realty 724-941-8680 EddyHomes.com Great Meadows Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $295,000 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 loveheartland.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: $260,000 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

Meadow Ridge Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $774,900 School district: PetersTownship Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 412-833-7700 prudentialpreferredrealty.com 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

Paxton Grove Chartiers Township Single-family-homes 2/15/10 12:31:09 PM School district: Chartiers-Houston Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-222-6040 howardhanna.com The Ridge at Spring Meadows Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Ryan Homes 412-835-1869 ryanhomes.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

Oakbrooke Estates Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1706 loveheartland.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

Orchard Hill Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Ryan Homes 412-835-1869 ryanhomes.com

Strabane Manor South Strabane Township Townhomes Priced from: $160,000 School district: Trinity Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-229-1470 www.marondahomes.com

Overlook Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Ryan Homes 412-835-1869 ryanhomes.com

Summerbrooke

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

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

North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $330,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1719 loveheartland.com

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WASHINTON COUNTY

Weatherburn Heights Middlesex Township Single-family homes Priced from: $299,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-898-0010 ryanhomes.com

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

Concord Green North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $240,000 School district: CanonMcMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1730 loveheartland.com

BUTLER COUNTY

The Vineyards at Brandywine Connoquenessing Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-934-2858 sahomebuilder.com

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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: $210,000 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

Weavertown Village North Strabane Township Carriage homes and luxury townhomes Priced from: $170,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1732 loveheartland.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

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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 Agusta Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: Lots, $53,900 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-327-0444 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

WESTMORELAND COUNTY WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Villages of Waterdam COMING SOON! Peters Township School district: Peters Township Agency: S&A Realty 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

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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

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

Blackthorne Estates Penn Township Single-family homes School district: Penn Trafford Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 ryanhomes.com

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

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

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 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: $390,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.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 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 Hawk Valley Allegheny Township Townhomes Priced from: $120,000 School district: Kiski Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-895-3876 www.marondahomes.com Kingsbury North Huntington Township Two-four acre estates Priced from: $450,000 School district: Norwin Agency: RWS Custom Homes 724-861-0571 rwscustomhomes.com

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

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Grandview Estates Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Ryan Homes ryanhomes.com

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

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: $170,000’s School district: Hempfield Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-837-6124 sahomebuilder.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 Northpointe Hempfield Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com www.greaterpittsburghnewhome.com

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

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

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 Rivendell Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: S & A Realty 724-837-6124 sahomebuilder.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 Rolling Ridge Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $370,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Ryan Homes 724-793-4797 ryanhomes.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 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

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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 Tinstman Estates Scottdale Single-family home lots Priced from: $35,900 School district: Southmoreland Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-838-3660 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Victoria Highlands Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Latrobe Agency: Bob Shuster Realty 724-864-8884 rwscustomhomes.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 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 The Village at Ligonier Ligonier Borough Villas Priced from: $208,900 School district: Ligonier Valley Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 724-238-7600 prudentialpreferredrealty.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 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 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

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

WESTMORELAND COUNTY

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 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 Westmoreland Human Opportunities Monessan Single-family homes Priced from: $70,000 School district: Monessen Agency: Northwood Realty 724-838-9643 northwood.com Westwind Estates Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $247,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-836-1804 ryanhomes.com

BUTLER COUNTY

Willow Estates North Huntington Single-family homes Priced from: $260,000 School district: Norwin Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com

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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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OTHER COUNTIES

Greene County Colonial Place Franklin Township Single-family homesites Priced from: $28,000 School district: Waynesburg Agency: Northwood Realty 724-627-4300 northwood.com

Lawrence County Volant Highlands Washington Township Single-family home sites Priced from: $27,900 School district: Wilmington Area Agency: Northwood Realty 724-658-6645 northwood.com Carriage Hills Pulaski Township Single-family lots Priced from:$35,000 School district: Wilmington Area Agency: Northwood Realty Services 724-658-6645 northwood.com Valleyview Heights Pulaski Township Single-family lots Priced from: $35,000 School district: Wilmington Area Agency: Northwood Realty Services 724-658-6645 northwood.com

Mercer County Camelot Estates Hermitage Single-family homes Priced from: Lots starting at $29,900 Agency: Northwood Realty 724-981-9771 northwood.com Legends of Grove City Pine Township Villas, patio homes and Single-family homes Priced from: $184,900 School district: Grove City Agency: Northwood Realty 724-458-8800 northwood.com Pierce Bluffs Hermitage Single-family homes Priced from: Last phase, lots at $49,000 Agency: Northwood Realty 724-981-9771 northwood.com

Somerset County Condos at North Summit Hidden Valley Township Priced from: $325,000 School district: Somerset Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 800-244-3777 prudentialpreferredrealty.com Green Tee Hidden Valley Township Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Somerset Agency: Prudential Preferred Realty 800-244-3777 prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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