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Living In Pittsburgh’s Northern Communities Convenient access to work, play and great schools. The more things have changed in the North Hills, the more they’ve stayed the same.

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Looking at the Greater Pittsburgh market, it is difficult not to be disappointed at the results from the first half of 2014. Through five months of actual results and forecasted June data, starts for residential construction are running behind the same period of 2013.

Residential starts were heavily influenced by the weather in the first quarter, as freezing temperatures kept buyers at home and prevented builders from starting spec homes or finishing those underway. Through June 30, the forecast is for 969 single-family dwelling units to have started in our six counties of Greater Pittsburgh. That is a 15.9 percent decline from the first six months of 2013. Construction of multi-family and attached housing properties was off by nearly twice that amount. Permits for attached units and apartments fell to 1,189 units from January to June, compared to 1,741 units in 2013, a 31.7% decline.

Analyzing this decline in housing during a healthy economy will take some time but one factor could be that the slowdown in new development during the recession has created a lot shortage, offering buyers fewer new construction options. Tighter mortgage regulations may also be discouraging first-time buyers. In the multi-family sector, the decline is more a reflection of the abnormally high volume in 2013. Projecting the first six months of 2014 to a full year’s activity would result in volumes that are higher than any other year in the past 20, except for 2013. With much activity in planning, starts in this category should exceed 2,500 units again by year’s end.

While somewhat slow for the beginning of 2014, our overall housing market is steadily improving. Slow and steady is a good thing for housing values! Over the last five years, home prices appreciated 5.5 percent, one of the highest appreciation rates in the country.

In this issue of NEW HOME, read about Pittsburgh’s bullish outlook for milliondollar home development. In March 2014, million-dollar homes sales increased 7.8 percent nationwide from the previous year. Marry that confidence with Pittsburgh’s reputation and growing economy means business is booming.

I also had the pleasure of meeting the developer and builders of the Emerald Fields project in Pine Township. Pat Minnock showcases this new development of custom built homes, fulfilling his father’s dream, 20 years in the making.

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Pittsburgh is one of the hottest cities in America right now.

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hances are good that you know somebody who just moved here or is planning to move here because that person heard that Pittsburgh is a “place to be” for jobs, lifestyle and affordability. That buzz about Pittsburgh is also coming from the stories about how people are moving back into the city itself. All that newspaper and magazine coverage can distract you from one of the other hot trends about the Pittsburgh housing market; that is, that Pittsburgh’s northern suburbs are still among the most attractive locations to live.

There is no question that New Urbanism is a real trend, particularly among the Millennials and empty nesters. It’s convenient to live where you can walk to all the places you want to go. And the sense of being hip and cool is a real incentive for people. But there is also no denying that suburban lifestyle, however unhip, offers solutions to many of the needs of families.

Consistently one of the most popular places to live, the North Hills remains attractive because of proximity and transportation. Its schools are a cut above the rest. Employers in the north have been strong, generally growing throughout the last two decades. Now lifestyle amenities are catching up. As the older members of the Millennial generation begin to reach 30 and have begun to start families, a new migration to the north is beginning again.

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The North Hills Fundamentals What made the North Hills attractive for generations was its convenience. Americans began moving out of the major industrial cities after World War II as the car became the principle means of transportation to work. Unlike the suburbs east and south of town, the topography in the North Hills allowed roads to be built in the valleys leading to Downtown without the need for a tunnel. While commuters eventually had to cross a bridge, the infrastructure from the north to the center of town allowed traffic to keep moving. With at least three main arteries leading to Pittsburgh, commuting from the North Hills consistently took about a half-hour, wherever home was. That commuting advantage was magnified when the Parkway North – I-279 – opened in September of 1989.

The opening of a limited access highway to Downtown was the key to a boom in real estate to the north of the city. Development of new housing leapfrogged from the traditional suburbs closer to the city out to the

bucolic communities at the destination exits along I-279 and I-79, particularly those in southern Butler County. This infrastructure improvement created the explosive growth of Cranberry Township.

As housing boomed in the northern suburbs, the existing bedroom communities remained the center of most of the development activity. The core of North Hills is roughly eight contiguous communities located between Route 8 and I-79. Like a successful baseball team, the North Hills market is strong up the middle. Of course, the common denominator for these core communities is the excellence of the school districts that serve them.

Having convenient access to employment and recreation is important to those who want the more laid-back suburban lifestyle, but access to good schools trumps all other values for suburbanites.

Over the past decade, two of the school districts in this North Hills core have been among the top districts in the state of Penn-

sylvania. North Allegheny School District and Hampton Township School District have been ranked in the Top Ten for scores in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests every year since the PSSA’s were instituted. This year North Allegheny slipped ahead of Hampton, moving to fifth with Hampton ranked seventh. Ranked just outside the Top Ten is Mars Area School District, which serves the bustling Adams and Middlesex Townships just into Butler County.

These districts, along with highly-rated Pine Richland and Seneca Valley schools, cover the full sweep of land between Route 8 and I-79 in the northern third of Allegheny County and the southern municipalities of Butler County. Just as important as their exalted ratings is the variety of characteristics of the different districts. Residents of the North Hills can find excellence in districts with big enrollments (North Allegheny), small enrollments (Hampton and Mars), newer facilities (Pine Richland) or more rural areas (Seneca Valley).

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The final pillar supporting the North Hills housing market is healthy employers.

Because of the convenient commute from the north, the resurgence of employers in Downtown, like UPMC and PNC Financial Services, has meant more jobs for residents of the North Hills. Likewise, the strength of the universities in Oakland and hot employers like Google in Bakery Square, all mean more opportunities to work in the city while living in the North Hills. And of course, there are several strong employers located in the North Hills.

One of the better-kept secrets about how the natural gas industry has grown in Western PA is that the Cranberry area has become a second regional home for companies serving the shale gas exploration. Global giants Shell and Exxon have Marcellus Shale headquarters offices in Franklin Park and Cranberry Township. Eastern Resources and Talisman USA built new regional offices in Cranberry and dozens of smaller service businesses have located branches near the I-79 and PA Turnpike intersection for easy access to the gas fields.

Even the occasional bad news employment story seems to have a happy ending in the North Hills. Energy giant Westinghouse saw its business decline after the Fukushima Daiichi earthquake in 2011, causing a halt to its hiring. The company consolidated its operations, which created vacant space in its new headquarters in Cranberry and Warrendale research facility. Within a few months of the consolidation, however, word came that PPG Industries would relocate its global coatings business in the vacant Westinghouse headquarters and that Heinz would expand its research into the vacant Warrendale space. The net result was a gain in high-paying jobs.

Ron Croushore, president of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Realty, says that the more things have changed in the North Hills the more they’ve stayed the same.

“There’s still great access and availability for everything. People can be everywhere in Pittsburgh in a short time, even from Butler County,” Croushore says. “Westinghouse

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Spending Time (And Money) Away From Work As the new Penguins practice arena has begun to rise up on the hillside overlooking I-79 just north of Route 228, it’s becoming apparent that having a major league sports team practicing in the community can be a big boon to the area, especially when a world-class medical center is included.

The Penguins have become one of the most popular and successful franchises in all sports in just a few years. While you can spot a Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin jersey almost anywhere in the U. S., the passion for the Penguins is strongest here in Western PA. Practice for the Pens is a tourist attraction. New hockey players – many of whom already live in the northern suburbs – will locate closer to their practice facility, especially since the North Hills is

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“The North Hills has had so much continuous growth and the Penguins facility will just add to it,” notes Howard “Hoddy” Hanna III, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “That will be a draw, another resource for the community. I think it will have the same effect that UPMC’s sports medicine center did with the Steelers and Pitt on the South Side. People will be drawn to it.”

While the landscape has become more treacherous for healthcare providers since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the local response of hospitals has actually been a boon to the North Hills.

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flurry of new medical offices and clinics are under construction, including the new $100 million Highmark Medical Mall in Wexford.

Highmark intends to use the Wexford location to prove its business model of delivering patient-centered care. North Hills residents will have access to primary care physicians, diagnostics, physical therapy, research and surgical facilities all under one roof. Highmark is betting that patients who can conveniently park and meet with their doctors will take their care more seriously and avoid chronic long-term conditions. The upshot is that North Hills residents will get access to state-of-the-art care.

Of course, most people aren’t thinking of their medical care when they think of how they will spend their disposable income.

The North Hills has plenty of more pleasant diversions as well.

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opment strategy applied throughout the 1990s, when big box retail exploded all over the country. North Hills saw its share of this new development, although most of it was centered in Cranberry Township. The Great Recession chilled consumer spending and as the economy recovered, the shift towards online shopping really challenged retail development. Somehow, however, the North Hills seems to have missed the memo about less shopping.

Traditional in-line covered malls are dying in most cities but the North Hills has one of the few success stories in the Ross Park Mall. Neighborhood and mixed-use retail development has continued against the national trend and retailers are still looking at North Hills favorably.

Ross Park Mall is a particularly interesting story of reinvigoration. Built in the late-1980s, Ross Park was a tired mall with department store anchors that weren’t

attracting shoppers anymore. In the mid2000s, the mall’s owner, Simon Property Group, made a bold decision to go upscale, investing tens of millions in upgrades. The move attracted two big fish, Nordstrom’s and the Cheesecake Factory, that drive traffic and draw other one-off tenants. Ross Park features more than a dozen other upscale retailers found nowhere else in Western Pennsylvania, such as Tiffany & Co., Martin + Osa, Louis Vuitton, L.L. Bean, Crate & Barrel, Burberry, Juicy Couture, True Religion jeans and sunglass retailer Ilori.

About five miles to the north, one of the few large-scale new retail developments is nearing completion. The McCandless Crossing is a million-square foot mixeduse project, with townhomes, hotels, office buildings and retailers like Dick’s, Home Goods and Trader Joe’s. McCandless Crossing gives the North Hills one of its first true live/work/play developments, something more like urban living than the suburbs usually offer.

Another key component to the McCandless Crossing is casual dining. The restaurants will run the gamut from semi-fast food joints like Panera Bread and Chipotle Grill to “date night” spots like Bonefish Grill. Of course, the food scene in the North Hills has been transforming for several years.

Once the bastion of casual dining, the North Hills now boasts organic markets, Whole Foods, farm-to-table restaurants and high-end coffee shops.

What Are People Buying and Where The housing crisis that rocked the country proved to be a litmus test for the strength of the North Hills housing market. While stories of foreclosures and plummeting home prices seemed to be everywhere, home values in most North Hills communities stayed fairly level, perhaps declining a few points during the worst of the recession in 2009 but climbing steadily since then. Some communities, like Hampton Township, saw no drop in prices. More importantly, virtually all of the North Hills communities are seeing market conditions today that go beyond steady.

“The market is so tight with inventory. If you think of the Allegheny County part of the North Hills, there is no new singlefamily construction available,” explains Tom Hosack, CEO/president of Northwood Realty Services. “There is so much pressure on inventory; I don’t know if it’s UPMC or Westinghouse but if you have a house on the market and it’s anywhere near reasonably priced, it’s gone in under seven days.”

A few years ago, when buyers started to come back into the market, it was understandable that sellers were still a bit gun shy from all of the negative stories; however, the economy in the region is strong enough in 2014 that buyers are just outpacing the home supply. That’s good for home prices. What’s different in 2014 from similar market conditions in the past or in other cities is that new construction isn’t acting as the relief valve as normal.

“What happened was that new construction came to a screeching halt at the time of the bank bailouts. Back then I read an article that said [the recession] would hurt new

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construction now and in the future,” recalls Croushore. “The article said that demand would come roaring back in 2014 and 2015, but that there would be no lots.”

Bank regulations and risk aversion have made it difficult for new development, points out Hoddy Hanna, who sits on the board of Citizens Bank. Lending to builders for spec homes is still limited. Tom Hosack notes that developers have to put in 50 percent or more of the costs to start a residential neighborhood – not friendly conditions – and that the costs of land and development have skyrocketed since the last rush of development projects in 20032006. “I don’t see much of anything in the pipeline,” he observes.

Much of what is in the pipeline is being built by NVR Inc., the parent of homebuilders Ryan Homes and Heartland Homes. Those builders offer developers a higher level of surety about their projects because Ryan and Heartland are marketing machines. With more than 40 percent of the market share between them, Ryan and Heartland can sell a lot of homes and make the developer profitable much sooner, with less risk for the lender. That has made it even tougher for the custom builder to line up new developments to serve.

The new construction issue is not limited to the North Hills. In fact, construction is more robust there than in many of the Pittsburgh areas. Housing starts in the North Hills main communities made up almost one-fourth of the total for the region since 2009. Because of the unusual development conditions, housing during these five years has become increasingly mixed in type.

In the years since the North Hills boomed following the opening of I-279 in 1989, the mix of housing has been primarily weighted towards detached single-family homes. Now that mix is shifting to more apartments and attached units, like townhouses and villas.

Suburbs are starting to look more like the urban mix of people and housing expectations have followed.

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shall Township, with more in the pipeline.

Many of the new developments include townhouses because they can be sold for $250,000 to $300,000 but more can be built per acre than in a traditional singlefamily detached neighborhood. These townhomes and attached villa homes are also playing into the strength of the prevailing demographic trend: aging Baby Boomers.

“Clearly there is tremendous demand in the North Hills for the empty-nester cluster product. Everyone was building those ten years ago but few have in the last five because of the recession,” says Hanna.

“That product is so popular because of the age demographics. The floor plans are so flexible. And it’s possible to build them at a variety of price points.”

Ron Croushore sees the same growing demand for empty-nest homes and believes it is fueling another trend.

“Builders are being more targeted in what they are building. I see an emerging product in attached homes with two-car garages in larger downsizing homes,” he says.

While that may sound like an oxymoron, what Croushore is observing is a by-product of demographics and the growth in much larger homes in the North Hills over the past two decades. “A good example is Chatham Court in Adams Township. They weren’t selling at $800,000 or $900,000 but a new builder went to three-car garages – which is what many people want even though they are downsizing from the big house. Those buyers can’t go to a small place but with [Chatham Court] priced at $600,000, homes are selling very fast.”

Croushore uses himself as an example of a type of buyer that exists in the suburbs. The owner of a home on a big property, Croushore envisions getting rid of the maintenance burden of the bigger home but admits, “As we Boomers get older we want to move down in size but not too far.”

Another example of the strength of the demand for this product is the success of a new neighborhood, the Village at Altmyer Fields. Weaver Homes is developing 24 upscale villa homes at Altmyer Fields. To kick the project off, Weaver held a lottery for the lots. In one day, deposits came in for all 24 lots.

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The demand for upscale housing isn’t limited to aging Baby Boomers, of course. Although the market for million-dollar homes is fairly small, it is a healthy segment of the North Hills housing market.

“One difference we’re seeing in Pittsburgh from years past is that there has always been a lot of wealth – especially in the North Hills – but now the wealth is being spent,” says Hosack. He believes that kind of buyer has re-emerged since the downturn. “Look at the Summit in Marshall Township. That development was dead for quite a while and now it’s almost sold out.”

Homes – both new and existing – are selling well in neighborhoods with milliondollar price tags. New construction at Silver Pines and Lake MacLeod are selling at a two-or-three per month clip. The limited availability of this high end home in new construction is having an impact on newer existing homes, notes Hanna.

“There are two problems I see with new construction: scarcity of product and scarcity of development,” he says. “If you look at the price of houses that are three-to-five years old, they are getting premium pricing for being ‘almost new.’ Buyers can’t find a lot of new product so they look for the next best thing.”

All the real estate executives agree that the fix for the new construction – and existing home – inventory problem won’t come quickly. Lenders aren’t going to open the flood gates and land isn’t going to get flatter or cheaper all at once. What will happen, however, is the growing demand will continue to pressure prices higher until the economics of new construction make sense again. And when that happens, expect to see a lot of the new development take place north of the city.

Convenient access to work, play and great schools is the equation for success no matter where residential development occurs.

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Mark Heinauer still remembers the giddy optimism leading up to the housing market crash in 2008.

“I have close friends in the real estate and investment business who live in Florida,” he says.

“Back in 2006 and 2007, they were telling me, ‘Mark, things are great! You have to get down here.’ Their properties were increasing in value by 10%, 20%, and the homes just kept going up in price.”

Then the bottom fell out. Heinauer picked up the paper and spotted a phrase that he thought had never been more true. He recalls it: “‘Pittsburgh doesn’t have a hangover because we weren’t invited to the party!’” He laughs. “I thought that was outstandingly worded.”

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These days, it doesn’t matter that Heinauer wasn’t invited to the party. As the president of Barrington Homes, he builds and customizes luxury homes—the exact kind of home that affluent buyers now consider part of their investment portfolio. Sales of million-dollar homes are increasing at double their historical average, according to the National Association of Realtors.

What’s behind the increase in megawatt properties in a market where the estimated median home sale price is just over $107,000? New Home Magazine talked with some of the real estate forces who are bringing authentic craftsmanship to the region, and how they’re setting million-dollar homes apart.

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In March 2014, million-dollar home sales increased 7.8 percent nationwide from the previous year. Marry that confidence in the market with Pittsburgh’s reputation for slow but steady upward growth—insiders target growth rates between two and five percent—and business is booming.

Before a single piece of furniture crosses a doorway, luxury home buyers want their home to tell a story. It’s a story told through floor-to-ceiling customization and big-ticket amenities. What’s on every builder’s shortlist of trends? Spacious home theaters, coffee and liquor bars, and climate-controlled wine cellars (the last item alone adds anywhere from $20,000 to $120,000 to a home).

“We built our first million-dollar home probably 20 years ago,” says Peter Perkins, president of Peter Perkins, Inc. “At that point, a milliondollar home was a real rarity. Now our market is pretty much all homes at that amount.”

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even popular amenities apart. Just 20 years ago, he says that luxury homes were fairly off-the-shelf, having been built in an era dominated by tract builders with uniform tastes. Now he’s tearing those homes down and replacing them with residences that spare no turn of the imagination.

Bill Dietrich: “The kitchens today!”

Dietrich, who partners with Barrington Homes, is a new construction home specialist for Achieve Realty and the former vice president of new homes for Coldwell Banker.

He rattles off a laundry list of features that you simply wouldn’t see in a normal home.

“We’re seeing a lot more unique aspects, things that really embellish a home. Recycled materials for depth and texture. Barn beams that are 100 years old. Wide floorboards, granite countertops, slate toppers—just a lot of detail.”

“Barrington builds appliance doors to match all the kitchen cabinetry, and everything that usually clutters up a countertop is enclosed.

Make your coffee, make your toast, close the doors, and walk away.” He goes on: “Ten-foot, double-tiered cabinetry with lights that are spectacular at night. We build warming trays into those cabinets. We install commercial-grade, energy-efficient appliances with hoods made out of stone.”

And the wine cellars?

“People get pretty creative with those,” he says, echoing every luxury home builder who spoke with New Home.

“We’ve done stone wine rooms with iron gates that look like grapevines. We get into a lot of fun.”

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early as 1979. It also saw some memorable clients: when Spagnolo sold his personal home to Jerome Bettis in 1996, Bettis returned the favor by sending him an allstar line-up of new customers like Cordell Stewart and Nolan Harris.

This is in-the-clouds luxury. But as Dietrich puts it, “These are simple amenities that people look for at the million-dollar price point.”

Today, Spagnolo is focused on The Ridge at Pine Manor, a 19-home development where acre-plus lots start at $850,000. He’ll tell you about each home’s four-sided exterior architecture, but the conversation moves along swiftly to its unbeatable location: a quick hop from Downtown and the stadiums, with a Wexford zip code and a claim to the Pine-Richland School District.

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Enticing, too, not to have to commute through a tunnel.

“You’ll see million-dollar homes in Peters Township and Upper St. Clair. But I would say that most of them are going to be built in the North Hills,” says Dietrich. “No tunnels. The South Hills has tunnels, and the east part has tunnels. So when they built the interstate system that connected 279 to 79 North, the North Hills just exploded.”

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“A school system will make or break a community,” he says. “There are some school districts I wouldn’t build property in for all the world: high taxes, and not a quality education. But the schools out here are state-of-the-art. Everything is either new or remodeled.”

In the North Hills, the Only Question is Where to Build There’s just no hiding a good thing, especially if it’s in Butler County. Look at Adams Township, a sleepy community whose population has grown by 72% for the past two decades, reaching 11,652 people in 2010. The last time numbers were anywhere near that high was in the 1950s, when the population grew by 50%.

“To say that it’s done is ludicrous because there are probably 15,000 acres of farmland available in Cranberry alone,” Dietrich counters. “It will continue to grow, it just may start to move up further into Butler County.”

These are numbers you’d expect from a township that is just five miles away from Route 8 and Interstates 76 and 79.

Understandable numbers, considering that Butler County property taxes are based on 1969 values.

But growth in Adams raises a question: When north is your direction, is Cranberry Township still the prime place to settle?

robust, there are indications that it is leveling off. Growth over the past decade was 19%, a decline from its skyrocketing 59% from 1990 to 2000. But this is a township where “slowdown” is a relative term, and where for every buyer who raises concerns about congestion, there is another moving in for convenience.

“To say that it’s done is ludicrous because there are probably 15,000 acres of farmland available in Cranberry alone,” Dietrich counters. “It will continue to grow, it just may start to move up further into Butler County.”

David Johnston directs the Butler County Planning Commission and lived in Cranberry for 12 years—long enough to know how to avoid the traffic jams. Long enough, too, to be intrigued by how the Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School will draw homebuyers when it opens this fall in Cranberry.

It has. While Cranberry’s lowest rate of population growth is still incredibly

Johnston will tell you that as million-dollar homes expand north, the land has to be

ready first. Cranberry took off following the 1989 completion of I-279 just six miles south, but it succeeded because officials managed the demand for public infrastructure admirably.

“What homeowners really are looking for are the public water and sewer areas,” he says. “Those are the areas that are zoned so that they don’t build something that’s upward of a million dollars and then have an industrial plant or a pig farm nearby.

There are a few homes you see where people acquire enough property to try to protect themselves, but for the most part, you look at growth corridors.”

There is no shortage of growth corridors in Butler County. Johnston mentions Route 228, which is so massively congested that

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PennDOT is planning to expand it to four lanes, eliminating snarls along junctures to 79 North, Route 8, and Route 19. There’s Route 68, a two-lane road that begins in Clarion, and Route 528, which commuters use to bypass Evans City traffic on the way to Pittsburgh.

Johnston wouldn’t discount the largest corridor of them all, either. The university towns along 79 North could be a real draw for homeowners who prefer highway speeds and a peaceful view.

“I see Moraine State Park with Lake Arthur as a real potential area for development, but it just lacks infrastructure,” he says.

“There’s no water and sewer resources from Seneca Valley until the exit at Slippery Rock. Up until that point there’s nothing in between.”

Nothing in between—for now.

Unique Luxury Meets Unique Expenses Every real estate market has its magic numbers. For million-dollar homes in and around Pittsburgh, builders say that lot prices typically begin at $200,000. Cost per square foot varies, but typically stands at $250 for new construction and less for existing homes.

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development, especially if congestion becomes a buzzword. The rising is more common than the falling.

“Building costs have risen substantially,” says Perkins. “In this business, we get spikes due to gas increases because everything has a big transportation cost. But it seems like if the price of gas retreats, the materials price never retreats with it. The pricing increases under cover.”

What about the costs that are predominantly tied to the million-dollar price tag? Heinauer says that some of the most sought-after communities don’t just contain more expensive lots. It’s that those lots can also have stricter development requirements, raising costs upfront.

Then there is the firm ratio between lot size and residence size. Says Spagnolo: “You’re not going to put a $200,000 home on a $250,000 lot. You’ll never get the value out of your home.”

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Then there is the firm ratio between lot size and residence size. Says Spagnolo: “You’re not going to put a $200,000 home on a $250,000 lot. You’ll never get the value out of your home.”

A final, volume-based perspective comes from David Green, director and senior vice president of mortgage services for First National Bank.

“When a developer buys in bulk, that minimizes the expense on a per-lot basis.

But a lot of [luxury home] developers buy a smaller tract, maybe 30 or 40 acres,” Green says. “Frankly, when you look at some of the parcels of land in Adams Township or Butler County, there’s not a large tract of land that is available. The infrastructure has to be distributed among a smaller amount of homes for sale, which will drive up land costs for the consumer.”

A Bullish Outlook for Million-Dollar Home Development Financiers say that there has never been a better time to include high-end mortgages in their portfolio. Among the promising signs: Pittsburgh’s growing foundation of affluent professionals, the strong financial qualifications that distinguish top-tier buyers, and rising home values.

In fact, high-end mortgages are considered so solid that the interest rate differentials have narrowed between jumbo loans and conforming loans of $417,000 or less.

This is a small but critical indication that

regional banks, who were once wary of supporting the novelty of a million-dollar home, are now rolling out the red carpet for upscale buyers.

“At our current rate, there is just 1/8 of a percentage difference between a conforming loan and a loan of up to a million dollars. For many years there was a half-percent difference,” says Marilyn Scripko.

Scripko is senior vice president of retail lending at ESB Bank, which specializes in jumbo new construction loans. She says that with economic powerhouses like UPMC and the Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh already has a strong base of sophisticated buyers. That base is expanding as companies in the energy sector shore up resources here.

Pittsburgh is a primary location for First National Bank, says Green.

“It has a welcoming atmosphere. And it’s becoming more and more known as a ‘comeback city’ and a liveable place,” he says.

“As you have more companies building in the area, either regional offices or headquarters, that comes with higher-end executives and the ability to buy higher-end homes.”

In the past few years, lenders have considered those homes nearly as solid as their purchasers, especially as the cost of living increases.

“When you initiate and keep good quality control, your value will always go up,” says Dietrich. He has resold Lake MacLeod properties in Pine Township for $1.2 and $1.3 million… Properties that three years earlier had sold for a little more than $900,000.

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here is a group of people, and that group is growing larger daily, who remember the Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, know that Woodstock is more than just a Charles Schultz character, and still “Can’t Get No Satisfaction,” metaphorically speaking. That “group”, more popularly known as the “baby boomers”, have since spent a large portion of their lives building careers, raising families, and participating in clubs and service organizations, among other pursuits. Today, many age 55 and older are rethinking their lifestyles and their living quarters, considering new home options to fit those lifestyle changes. According to 55 Community Guide.com, “As baby boomers reach retirement age, many are seeking the perfect community in which to spend this new stage in their lives.” That perfect community is more and more taking the shape of ac-

tive adult communities offering carefree, maintenance free living. Echoing this sentiment was a spring 2014 report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) citing builder confidence in the single family 55+ housing market for the first quarter of 2014, up from the previous quarters. “The 55+ segment of the housing market is stronger now than it was a year ago,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe, “helped by factors like rising house prices, which have increased owners’ equity and allowed them to buy in a 55+ community.” Recently, the New York Times reported that baby boomers (typically those ages 49 to 68), when considering buying or building a home, express a desire to downsize. “Many boomers are empty-nesters; big houses are all about the kids,” said Blanche Evans, Editor, Realty Times. “There is a tremendous move toward condos and smaller, low-maintenance homes. The boomers want to pursue their own interests. They don’t want to spend time on home maintenance. They don’t want a trophy house. Many have done that already.”

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Indeed, when looking for maintenance free living, perhaps not surprising, the Pittsburgh region bubbles up on the desirability scale. Listed by Forbes magazine as a “Top 25 Best Places to Retire in 2014” as well as similarly noted

by AARP and others, the list of reasons includes low taxes; overall cost of living; solid economy; large number of doctors per capita; cultural, educational and sports scene, and so much more. Pittsburgh also has any number of options when it comes to 55+ communities.

One such 55+ developer is Traditions of America, which, for more than 20 years, has built communities for active adults in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The Radnor, Pa.-based company has been recognized nationally as a leader in the over age 55 housing market with its passion for customer satisfaction, innovative home building programs, and “resort” lifestyle that encompasses a plethora of amenities. “Traditions of America offers low maintenance living,” said Sara Kosteva, Director of Marketing for Traditions of

Traditions of America reports that, on average, homeowners in their developments save $75 a week in upkeep costs thanks to new construction and maintenance free living services.

America. “We have new construction that requires less maintenance with features such as 30-year shingles and maintenance free decking.” Further, the Traditions of America communities care for all landscaping in public spaces including seasonal snow shoveling up to a homeowner’s front door and grass mowing. “We find this to be a big motivator for active adults when choosing their next home.” And there are numerous financial benefits as well. Traditions of America reports that, on average, homeowners in their developments save $75 a week in upkeep costs thanks to new construction and maintenance free living services. Further, these homeowners were shown to save approximately 248 hours each year or five hours each week in outdoor maintenance. What does such a homeowner do with the saved time? Matt Ford, a Traditions of America homeowner, pursues a course of volunteerism not heretofor realized. “He (Ford) now spends every morning most often volunteering his services to disabled military retirees from around the country,” Kosteva explained. Traditions of America’s newest

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local development is Sewickley Ridge, just 12 miles from downtown Pittsburgh and close to major routes. While many who are retiring consider these 55+ neighborhoods, Sewickley Ridge, like so many others, have their fair share of those 55 and older who still wish to work, but can now do so without the responsibilities of home maintenance.

With single family and garden homes from which to choose, residents in Sewickley Ridge can customize their floor plans to fit their needs and enjoy a clubhouse that boasts upward to 7,700 square feet with heated pool, fitness center, a billiards room, sports bar and lounge along with a Fulltime Lifestyle Director to aid in party

planning, classes, clubs and trips. Nature trails are nearby as is a spectacular view of the Pittsburgh hills from the Overlook Deck.

Anticipating the move to Sewickley Ridge are Harryl and Bruno Schwartz of Wexford, who are downsizing from their

large family home. While moving was a “hard sell” for Bruno Schwartz initially, the realization of home maintenance becoming too much hit home. “We liked the idea of having no outside maintenance,” Harryl Schwartz explained. “And, combined with one floor living, the idea of moving [to Sewickley Ridge] was attractive so we could do the things we want to do.” Those “things” include travel, more time with family and friends, and enjoying the Pittsburgh sports and cultural scenes. “We wanted a place with low maintenance so this was a huge factor for us,” she continued. “Otherwise, there would be no point in moving.”

The Schwartzs’ are not alone in their quest for a lifestyle that eliminates or lessens the amount of time caring for the home. A Met Life study entitled “55+ Market: Trend

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Sixty-three percent reported a desire for a maintenance-free lifestyle… Most respondents listed proximity to a shopping center and proximity to a hospital/doctor’s office as influencing their choice in a new community.

and Insights on Boomers and Beyond” contained two surveys with follow-up key findings that included the following: Builders indicated their customers’ motivation for relocating. Sixty-three percent reported a desire for a maintenance-free lifestyle… Most respondents listed proximity to a shopping center and proximity to a hospital/doctor’s office as influencing their choice in a new community.

An NAHB survey conducted originally in 2006 and repeated more recently echoes some of the same findings. When asked to evaluate their level of satisfaction with their current home status, baby boomers showed a 19 percent decrease from the initial survey. Interestingly, 24 percent of those ages 55 to 64 cited the mid-decade recession as the reason for a delay in plans to move. But when discussing a more ideal living situation boomers are seeking a place that suits their individual needs along with a home that’s “new and worry free.” Demand for such, too, continues on a growth curve according to the NAHB. “There were 21,000 starts of age-restricted homes in 2013, up from 13,000 in 2012.”

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Also high on the active 55+ list is socialization and interaction with others within a similar age range. A study commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders suggests that maintenance free living for this group frees up their time to travel, socialize and involve themselves in other activities. Lisa Logan, PhD., at Senior Homes.com takes a more casual approach when describing active adult communities. “Many of the residents continue to work part or full time, which is why the term ‘active adult retirement communities’ is less accurate. Rather, the 55+ component simply assumes that people at the same stage of life probably share a few leisure time interests and pursuits… They [active adult communities] do usually present a variety of on-site activities and easy access to natural or cultural attractions, shopping, near-by medical facilities, and large metropolitan areas… But, active adult communities are not simply real estate. Residents are also choosing a community and a lifestyle.”

That same sentiment translates well for the Schwartzs’. “We like the idea of having a gathering place such as the clubhouse,

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Harryl Schwartz commented. “It’s a wonderful place to gather and pursue activities. It’s important to get out and do things… to have close contact with other people.” That thought appeals so much so to the Schwartzs’ that they are planning their own “meet and greet” within their cul de sac once their new home is completed.

“As the first ‘pioneers’ living on the street, we feel this would be a great way to meet and greet the neighbors.” As for their location, they find it not only a “beautiful setting”, one bordering the Pittsburgh Conservancy, but convenient to Routes 79 and 279 with a quick trip into the city.

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Emerald Fields

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Emerald Fields, a new neighborhood of custom built homes nestled in the verdant surrounds of Pine Township, serves as the latest achievement from Pine Development Company, a Minnock Family Partnership, with a rich history that poignantly embodies the “American Dream” so strikingly prevalent in Western Pennsylvania. But to appreciate this most recent offering fully, its origin begs further description as does the family whose renowned love of the land springs from their roots in County Westmeath, Ireland.

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May the road rise up to meet you …

Patrick Minnock, the patriarch of the Minnock family in North America, emigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1949. Just two years later, the road led him to Pittsburgh, where its large Irish population possessed a comforting familiarity for this skilled plasterer. Through a budding entrepreneurial spirit, he established Emerald Plastering that would eventually evolve into Minnock Construction Company. In 1976, this bicentennial year further sparked his undaunted spirit, leading him to purchase a 110 acre farm in Pine Township, land that would ultimately form a large part

of today’s Emerald Fields. According to Patrick J. Minnock, Managing Partner of Pine Development Company and President, Minnock Custom Builders, his father and family acquired additional properties over the years that ultimately totaled some 278 acres. “Our family stopped farming the land a number of years ago,” Minnock said. “There were others who

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farmed it later, but the original intention and my father’s wish was to use the land for a development.” Described by many as an extraordinary plot of land, lush, picturesque, and reminiscent of the Irish countryside, the Emerald Fields property was developed in the fall of 2012 under the auspices of Minnock’s development company.

Described as a fivephase endeavor, Phase I, with its 38 ½-acre lots is under contract to Heartland Homes, while Phase II, another 38-lot section of primarily ¾-acre lots with some 2.5 to 3-acre parcels, feature five of the region’s premiere custom home builders including Minnock Custom Builders; J.J. Herbert and Sons, Inc.; Heurich Homes; Brennan Builders, Inc., and

Londonbury Homes, Inc. With Minnock serving as both developer and builder within Emerald Fields, the idea was to offer the best overall mix of homes and properties giving potential buyers many choices. “Our range of builders, mostly from the North Hills area, allows for a nice array of home styles,” explained Minnock, “We were trying to find a balance… one that gives a nice selection of homes to potential customers and, it made sense financially.” As for the selection of the home builders, Minnock admitted it was a hard decision, given the range of quality builders in the area, but is well satisfied with the bevy of home builders involved. Bridget Minnock, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate, who serves as one of two site agents for the Emerald Fields properties, noted that the Phase II builders are all “very well respected and can do anything you would want in a home.” She explained, “Each was asked to submit three of their home plans so that when people come into our home center, they have something to see and a place to start. If they have their own ideas, that’s great too.” Typically, homes in Phase II range in size from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet with flexibility for greater square footage should the customer desire with prices starting near $600,000 to $850,000 and upward.

Just as customers have a range of lots and builders from which to choose, the builders themselves participated in a unique lottery of sorts for the lots on which they would build. “Each builder chose three lots through a lotterylike system,” noted Bob Brennan, President, Brennan Builders, Inc. “That accounted for 15 of the lots, with the remaining number open to the five builders, so customers are welcome to talk with any of us while considering which lots they desire.” Minnock estimates that the majority of lots in Phase II will move sometime in 2014/2015, with a Phase III nearing completion in 2016. Phases IV and V are currently in the development stage.

Financing for Emerald Fields was provided through Washington Financial Bank, Wexford Loan Office, who provided the development bonding to Pine Township.

They also saw an opportunity to provide spec loans for the project, something not typically done by many banks.

“After walking the property, I believed the project would be very successful,” said Bill Harker, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, Washington Financial. “The topography is exceptional and Pat (Minnock) has been great.

The project is on schedule and meeting all its projections.

Given its location in the middle of Pine Township, the project should do very well.” Harker pointed out that, in today’s market, finding land for development and custom home building is growing increasingly more difficult.

Bridget Minnock agrees that the location is a key sales point. “Our development is just two turns away from the Pennsylvania turnpike, Routes 79 and 279 as well as just minutes from Cranberry and a short drive to downtown

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Pittsburgh.” The plan is located within the highly touted Pine Richland School District and close to Ross Park Mall, additional shopping areas, churches, restaurants and other amenities. “The location virtually sells itself,” she continued. “People think they are in the country. It’s quiet. Set off the beaten path but at the same time, close to everything.”

Adding further to the development’s charm are the common areas central to Phases I, II and III. “Between Phases I and II is a park that is nearing completion,” Pat Minnock said. “In addition to the roadway access, there is also a pedestrian trail for people to take to the park in Phase II. It’s (the park) an asset to the community.”

Additionally, residents will find a picnic pavilion, a basketball court, soccer field, and children’s play areas including a “natural” slide. Phase III will also have a tie-in to the park. Significant landscaping has been completed along the one mile frontage to the community as well as some “very unique higher and low mounding, giving it the look of the Irish countryside.”

As for the home lots themselves, “It’s a fairly level subdivision lending itself to a lot of unique situations such as allowing for walk outs from a kitchen or basement,” noted Gary Herbert, Vice President, J.J. Herbert and Sons, Inc, one of the custom home builders for the project. “The exposures offer a large diversity for building particular aspects of the home, such as a pool. Once you get all the homes in place, it will be quite a fabulous plan.”

Meet the Builders As both developer and builder, Minnock, one of eight siblings perpetuating their father’s legacy, is living his mantra of building homes, and now communities, that “capture the Minnock imagination with style.” As a builder whose professional heritage encompasses multiple “firsts” in the region, office condos, self-storage units and unique

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townhomes, Minnock’s goal in Emerald Fields is to “take good care of customers” through impeccable customer service and quality products. “Within the project, the Minnock homes range from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, usually with 10 foot ceilings on the first floor and nine foot ceilings on the second floor,” Minnock described.

“We also use eight foot doors for a more majestic look and feel.” A combination of brick and stone on the exterior foretells of more tasteful surfaces on the interior – granite countertops in the kitchen and baths with cool tile floors. “Our homes are totally custom,” he said. “We start with a blank slate or we can have the customer look at floor plans, but we are very flexible on the plans and designs.”

For over 40 years, the Minnock companies have worked with the architectural firm of Wilkins Associates Architects of West View to design homes suited to the specific needs of their customers. For continuity of quality, he also engages subcontractors with whom the company shares a long history such as Motta Heating and Air Conditioning, Scaries Brothers Painting, and Thomas Electric, to name a few. Minnock has also worked with Steve McCullough, 84 Lumber, for the past six to seven years. For the Emerald Fields project, McCullough and 84 Lumber has supplied materials for framing, roofing, and siding as well as for the overhangs, windows, doors, stairs and interior trim.

“Emerald Fields is a beautiful development,” McCullough said. “Pat [Minnock] is one of only a few builders I deal with who works alone, with no foreman. He’s at the site every day seeing to all aspects of building and development.” McCullough also noted that Minnock is very involved and spends a lot of time with his customers. “He gives a great deal of time, thought, and effort to his home building and his customers.”

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try to be accessible to my customers,” he added. “I’m on site almost everyday.” As a reward for his diligence and attention to quality, he has twice been voted “Builder of the Year” by his peers in the Builder’s Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh.

Brennan Builders Inc. has been building custom homes for more than 50 years in northern Allegheny and southern Butler counties. With his dual passions, computers and building, Bob Brennan, president of the company, brought his experience from the high tech industry into the company started by his father. Pleased and honored to be part of Emerald Fields, Brennan claims that the land is “fantastic, the best lying lots in Pine Township and I think they are a bargain for the money.”

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and simplify the process. “We are constantly adapting and listening to our customers and have noted a lot of changes in the past 10 years,” he explained. “We are close to our customers. We bring all design selections in house to streamline the process.”

To that end, he has built a 4,800 square foot design studio in addition to employing a full time designer. Daughter Tricia, who is vice president of Brennan Builders, also keeps tabs on current trends. “Trends making their way to this area are the more modern look with clean lines, bright, crisp colors and whites along with the trend away from a formal dining room.” With some 30 or so home plans from which to pull along with a design studio encompassing all aspects of the build from flooring to cabinets and paint to brick, granite and roof materials, the customer can more easily envision his home. “Emerald Fields is a great community with five fabulous builders,” Tricia Brennan added. “It’s a good combination (of builders) for this community.”

A second generation builder with a third generation waiting in the wings, Ron Heurich, president of Heurich Construction Inc. (Heurich Homes), continues to substantiate his family’s reputation as quality homes builders in the area. An award winner for excellence in home building, Heurich approaches the Emerald Fields project as “very exciting for us.” Starting at $600,000 to potentially $1 million, his Emerald Fields homes, as do all his

ourselves into the home and we incorporate a lot of ideas we see in different markets.”

Some of those features include spacious master baths with large, walk-in showers, furniture-grade vanities, and vaulted ceilings. In some of the homes, ranging from 2,800 to 4,000 square feet and larger, finished walk outs and curved staircases may be part of the customer’s wish list. “The dramatics of an angled or curved staircase gives you more dimension to the home,”

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Gary Herbert, Vice President, J.J. Herbert and Sons, believes you can’t get any better positioning than the property at Emerald Fields. “It’s a prime piece of property for those looking at it for upscale building.” As a hands-on builder on the job every day, Heurich and his brothers Jim and Doug know all aspects (of jobs) on a daily basis. “We sit down with our customers and walk them through all parts of the operation,” he commented. “We try to put

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Herbert noted. “For those with a wider entryway, this may be an option.” The family oriented business utilizes subcontractors such as Paracca Flooring, J & G Drywall, and Thomas Electric, with whom they have had long term relationships. “It makes for a smoother operation,” Herbert added.

“The subcontractor knows exactly what is expected and that’s one of the things that makes us successful.” As for the inclusion in the Emerald Fields project, Herbert concludes “It’s a great plan to be in. It’s some of the best builders in the North Hills and I would recommend any of the others.”

Whether it’s a veritable replica of a European castle or a cozy upscale home, Dion McMullen, President, Londonbury Homes, Inc., delivers on quality, design and craftsmanship. Fashioning his high end custom homes predominantly south and west of Pittsburgh, McMullen welcomed the opportunity to participate in Emerald Fields, north of the city. “For me, building in Emerald Fields has a two-fold meaning,” he explained. “Despite my friendship with

Pat (Minnock), we hadn’t done anything together so this was a good fit. Secondly, it filled a location void that Londonbury had – looking for land in that part of Pittsburgh.”

As a “Home of the Year” award winner, McMullen prizes the beauty of the land in Emerald Fields. “It’s the right location in the right township in the right school district.” With his Emerald Fields home priced between $650,000 and $1 million, McMullen noted his company’s renowned flexibility in using international products when requested. “We offer a great deal of flexibility. ‘Custom’ is not just a word to us.” Among the highlights of his home

building: primarily stone and brick exterior with some hardy plank accents, the use of 2 x 6’ studs for the exterior walls, 1/2” to ¾” copper plumbing, high/low cold air returns on the home’s second floor, and computer designed HVAC systems. “We see the industry becoming more quality oriented,” he said. “Reputation is very important to Londonbury Homes as its homeowners, suppliers and subcontractors respect the philosophy and care shown to each home.”

So much so that McMullen spends a good deal of time to assure that the home itself is properly set on the lot for purposes of aesthetics, drainage, and usability. As for the current project, “I like the feel of Emerald Fields,” he continued. “The lots are highly usable and the roads are turned such that there is a lot of natural beauty. It also helps to have five quality builders and a quality developer, along with others, for this project.”

This September, Emerald Fields will be found at the Builder’s Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh home show to showcase

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the project. With its bevy of builders, each with a long history in the region and most “generational” builders taking the reigns from family members, potential home buyers can easily glean that these custom

home mavens “are not going anywhere” noted� Bridget Minnock. “That’s also a strong selling point for buyers.” Of equal importance is fulfilling her father’s wishes.

“For us (the Minnock brothers and sisters),

Emerald Fields was our father’s dream,” she noted. “He spent 20 years putting this together and it’s fun to be part of this process.”

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Heartland recently hosted a Muddy Boots tour at their Regent’s Park II model home that’s under construction. Those in attendance were able to get a first look at the over 7,000 square-foot home. The home will feature five bedrooms, six and one-half bathrooms and a three-car garage.

The kitchen will be a must-see, featuring two gourmet islands with granite countertops and a morning room off the kitchen.

The master suite will feature large walk-in closets, a sitting area and a covered porch.

The community is rich in natural beauty and has a picturesque setting. In addition, the location allows easy access to the PA Turnpike, I-79, fine dining, great shopping and professional services in Allegheny & Butler Counties.

The home sites are gorgeous and spacious. In Phase 1, the new homes built

by Heartland Homes in Emerald Fields feature natural masonry fronts & sides, HardiePlank Siding & three-car garages.

Concrete driveways and upgraded landscaping packages are also included in all new homes.

The basement will be finished with a recreation room, home office, media room, exercise room, wet bar and a full bathroom.

The model is expected to be open to the public sometime in August.

Heartland Homes is excited to be working with Pat Minnock and everyone involved with the Emerald Fields community. The vision and attention to detail of everyone involved has made Emerald Fields the desired community it is. NH

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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 724-272-9716 sahomebuilder.com

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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 Washington Square Jefferson Hills Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: West Jefferson Hills Agency: Ryan Homes 724-945-3586 ryanhomes.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 Sewickley Hills Custom single-family homes Priced from: $420,000 School district: Quaker Valley Agency: S&A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com

Ashley Ridge Brighton Township Single-family homes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Beaver Area Agency: Ryan Homes 412-771-1456 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: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices thepreferredrealty.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 Hickory Woods Chippewa Township Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Blackhawk Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 www.pittsburghmoves.com/HickoryWoods Seven Oaks Brighton Township Golf-course community with single-family custom homes and carriage homes Priced from: $229,900 School district: Beaver Area Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-776-3686 thepreferredrealty.com

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Sangree Farms Ross Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: North Hills Agency: Minnock Real Estate Services 412-369-7253

Stonebridge Hampton Township Single-family and estate homes Priced from: $460,000 School district: Hampton Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1708 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

Venango Trails Marshall Township Townhomes and single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: North Allegheny Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1720 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Raintree Manor Hampton Township Townhomes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Hampton Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1710 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

BEAVER COUNTY

Shenango Woods Chippewa Township Single-family homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Blackhawk Agency: Ryan Homes 412-771-1456 ryanhomes.com Sweet Brier Hopewell Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000 School district: Hopewell Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com Traditions of America at Liberty Hills New Sewickley Township/ Economy Borough 55+ Lifestyle Living/ Single-family and garden homes/ Maintenance Free Priced from: $200,000s Agency: Traditions of America 724-869-5595 TraditionsofAmerica.com The Village at Timberwood Trace Chippewa Township Carriage homes Priced from: $155,900 School district: Blackhawk Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-775-5700 howardhanna.com

BUTLER COUNTY

Villas of Economy Economy Borough Condos, Townhomes and Single-family homes Priced from: $249,900 School district: Ambridge Area Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/villasofeconomy Whispering Pines Economy Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Ambridge Area Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 412-287-6256 www.marondahomes.com Woodbridge Villas Center Township Townhomes or condos Priced from: $175,900 School district: Center Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-775-5700 howardhanna.com

BUTLER COUNTY Amherst Village Adams Township Priced from: $310,000 Agency: Ryan Homes 724-625-2073 BelleVue Park Cranberry Township Traditional and estate single family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-776-3686

Ehrman Farms Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-452-1150 howardhanna.com Foxmoor Cranberry Township Townhomes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: S & A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com

Blackberry Heights Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-898-1800 ryanhomes.com

Foxwood Estates Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $850,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/foxwoodestates

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

Franklin Crossing Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $460,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-949-0079 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

Blossom Ridge Butler Township Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 www.pittsburghmoves.com/BlossomRidge Brookstone Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-778-3322 sahomebuilder.com Carriage Manor Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $700,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/ carriagemanor Chatham Court Adams Township Luxury paired villas Priced from: $599,900 School district: Mars Area Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-776-3686 thepreferredrealty.com Cherrywood Springs Center Township Single-family log homes .5 to 10 acre lots School district: Butler Area Agency: Northwood Realty 724-282-1313 northwood.com

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Fulton Criossing Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $470,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-949-0079 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com The Gables Adams Township Carriage Homes School district: Mars Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-934-3400 howardhanna.com 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 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

John Quincy Adams Estates Adams Township Single family homes Priced from: $649,000 School district: Mars Area Agency; Achieve Realty Kings Ridge Adams Township Coming Summer 2014 Agency: Ryan Homes 724-249-6835 ryanhomes.com Lakeview Adams Township Townhomes Priced from: $245,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-934-3400 howardhanna.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 Leslie Farms Connoquenessing Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com Madison Heights Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $700,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Century 21 Town & Country Real Estate Services 724-779-2101 PghPropertyOnline.com Marshall Heights Cranberry Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-538-3911 www.marondahomes.com Meadow Ridge Forward Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: S&A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com Meadow Ridge Forward Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 pittsburghmoves.com/meadowridge

Meredith Glen Estates Adams Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $850,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-776-3686 thepreferredrealty.com Oak Trace Penn and Butler Townships Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: South Butler Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 724-776-2900 www.pittsburghmoves.com/OakTrace The Oaks Buffalo Township Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 Agency: Northwood Realty northwood.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 Park Place Cranberry Township Townhomes and single-famiky-homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Ryan Homes 724-778-9946 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 Plantation at Saxonburg Clinton Township Single-family and carriage homes Carriage homes priced from $180,000’s School district: South Butler Agency: S&A Realty 724-352-5006 sahomebuilder.com Plantations Lancaster Township Single-family homes Priced from: $410,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Brennan Realty 724-687-9097 The Pointe At Adams Ridge Adams Township Townhomes Priced from: $220,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-776-5610 ryanhomes.com

Poplar Forest Slippery Rock Borough Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 25 lots from.6 to 5 acres Agency: Northwood Realty northwood.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

Sonoma Valley Connoqenessing Township Patio and courtyard homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Butler Agency: Weaver Homes 877-836-9177 weaverhomes.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

Taylor Ridge Adams Township Single-family estate homes Priced from: $420,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-625-2073 ryanhomes.com

Shady Lane Farms Center Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-283-0005 thepreferredrealty.com 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

Timberlee Farms Connoquenessing Township Single-family-homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Brennan Realty 724-687-9097 Village at Camp Trees Adams Township Single-family and estate homes Priced from: $490,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Heartland Homes 724-949-0079 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

The Vineyards Connoqenessing Township Single family homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Agency: Weaver Homes 877-279-1043 weaverhomes.com The Vineyards at Brandywine Connoquenessing Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $240,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-538-5001 sahomebuilder.com

Timber Ridge Lancaster Township Single-family-homes Priced from: $430,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Brennan Builders 724-687-9097

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

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

Timberlee Connoquenessing Township Single-family-homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Butler Area Agency: Brennan Builders 724-865-2929 Brennanbuilders.com.com

The Village at Treesdale Adams Township Carriage Homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Brennan Builders 724-865-2929 Brennanbuilders.com

Vista Ridge Adams Township Custom Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-625-0050 sahomebuilder.com

BUTLER COUNTY

Sarvers Mill Buffalo Township Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Freeport Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-352-5006 sahomebuilder.com

Seaton Crest Adams Township Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: S&A Realty 724-625-0050 sahomebuilder.com

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Weatherburn Heights Middlesex Township Single-family homes Priced from: $310,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-898-0010 ryanhomes.com

Wakefield Estates Cranberry Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $525,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-776-3686 thepreferredrealty.com

Wilsons Ridge Single-family homes Priced from: $210,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-538-3911 www.marondahomes.com

Walden Pond Cranberry Township Estate Homes Priced from: $700,000 School district: Seneca Valley Agency: Heartland Homes 724-949-0079 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com Walkers Ridge Worth Township Farmlettes Priced from: $74,900 School district: Slippery Rock Agency: Northwood Realty 724-458-8800 northwood.com

Winterwood Butler Southwest Single-family homes Priced from: $300,000 Six wooded lots available Agency: Northwood Realty northwood.com Wyncrest Estates Butler Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Butler Area Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services 412-366-1600 pittsburghmoves.com/wyncrestestates

WASHINGTON COUNTY

BUTLER COUNTY

Vista Ridge Adams Township Single family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Mars Area Agency: Weaver Homes 877-839-1578 weaverhomes.com

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WASHINGTON COUNTY Alto Piano Cecil Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-941-3000 thepreferredrealty.com Anthony Farms Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $600,000 Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-276-5000 howardhanna.com Apple Hill Canonsburg Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Maronda Homes, Inc 724-873-7455 www.marondahomes.com Bridgeview North Strabane Township Townhomes Priced from: $200,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 412-748-9470 howardhanna.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 The Crossings Peters Township Luxury custom villa homes Priced from: $300,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Century 21 Frontier Realty 724-941-8680 EddyHomes.com

Evergreen Village Peters Township Villas Priced from: $400,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estae Services 724-941-8800 howardhanna.com Fair Acres Upper St. Clair Custom single-family homes Priced from: Lots, $650,000 School district: Upper St Clair Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-833-7700 thepreferredrealty.com Highcroft Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $280,000 Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-6410 ryanhomes.com Ironwood II Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $490,000 School district: Canon McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1738 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

Old Trail Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $440,000 School district: Peters Township Agency: Heartland Homes 724-949-0079 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

Overlook at Southpointe Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $390,000 School district: Canon McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-949-0079 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com

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

Timber Run Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-6410 ryanhomes.com

Meadow Ridge Peters Township Single-family homes Priced from: $685,900 School district: Peters Township Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 412-833-7700 thepreferredrealty.com

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

Piatt Estates Chartiers Township Single-family homes Priced from: $625,000 School district: Chartiers/ Houston Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estae Services 724-222-6040 howardhanna.com

Summerbrooke

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

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

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

The Overlook At Southpointe Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $290,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-5083 ryanhomes.com

Oakbrook Estates Cecil Township Single-family homes Priced from: $250,000 Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-5083 ryanhomes.com

North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Heartland Homes 724-871-1719 HeartlandLuxuryHomes.com Summerbrooke North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $400,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estae Services 724-941-8800 howardhanna.com

Piatt Estates Chartiers Township Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Chartiers/ Houston Agency: S&A Realty 724-272-9716 sahomebuilder.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

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

Walnut Ridge South Fayette Township Single-family homes Priced from: $340,000 School district: South Fayette Agency: Ryan Homes 412-914-2031 ryanhomes.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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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Majestic Hills North Strabane Township Single-family homes Priced from: $260,000 School district: Canon-McMillan Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-6410 ryanhomes.com

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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

Cedar Hills Rostraver Township Condominiums and villas Priced from: $197,500 School district: Belle Vernon Area Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-929-7228 thepreferredrealty.com

Augusta Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: Lots, $53,900 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-327-0444 thepreferredrealty.com

Cherry Knoll Delmont Single-family homes Priced from: $225.000 School district: Greensburg Salem Agency: ReMax Realty 412-856-2000 rasnoznik.net

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

Acropolis Heights Unity Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $620,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 thepreferredrealty.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

Blackthorne Estates Penn Township Single-family homes Priced from: $340,000 School district: Penn Trafford Agency: Ryan Homes 724-216-5737 ryanhomes.com

Cherry Wood Estates Mt. Pleasant Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $225,000 School district: Mount Pleasant Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 thepreferredrealty.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

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 Glenn Aire Unity Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $350,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 thepreferredrealty.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 Legacy at Sunset Pointe Canonsburg Single-family-homes Coming soon 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 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

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The Armory at Ligonier Ligonier Townhouses Priced from: $295,000 School district: Ligonier Valley Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-238-7600 thepreferredrealty.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Weavertown Pointe Cecil Township Townhomes Priced from: $190,000 Agency: Ryan Homes 724-745-3680 ryanhomes.com

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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

Palmer Place Unity Township Custom single-family Priced from: $650,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 thepreferredrealty.com

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

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

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

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

Marquis Place Murrysville Luxury condominiums Priced from: $275,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Kacin Companies, Inc. 724-327-7700

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

Meadowlane Farm Estates Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $230,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-216-5737 ryanhomes.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

Meadowlane Heights Hempfield Township Single-family homes Priced from: $180,000’s School district: Hempfield Area Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com

Serenity Pointe Murrysville Single-family homes Priced from: $500,000 School district: Franklin Regional Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-417-1772 howardhanna.com

The Village at Ligonier Ligonier Borough Villas Priced from: $208,900 School district: Ligonier Valley Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-238-7600 thepreferredrealty.com

Northpointe Hempfield Township Custom single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 thepreferredrealty.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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The Village at Palmer Place Unity Township Custom villas Priced from: $349,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-832-2300 howardhanna.com The Village at Stonegate Penn Township Villas Priced from: $324,900 School district: Penn-Trafford Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 or 724-327-0444 thepreferredrealty.com

Villages at Totteridge Greensburg Villas and manor homes Priced from: Villas, $349,000 and manors, $259,000 School district: Greensburg/Salem Agency: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services 724-327-5161 howardhanna.com The Villas at Grayhawk Unity Township Villa style condominiums Priced from: $219,850 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 Weatherton Farm Estates Unity Township Single-family haomes Priced from: $250,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: ReMax 412-856-2000 rasnoznik.net Westmoreland Community Action Jeannette Single-family homes Priced from: $75,000 School district: Jeannette City Agency: Northwood Realty 724-838-9643 northwood.com Westmoreland Community Action Reed Avenue Jeannette Single-family homes Priced from: $63,000 School district: Jeannette City Agency: Northwood Realty 724-838-9643 northwood.com

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: $250,000 School district: Hempfield Area Agency: Ryan Homes 724-216-5737 ryanhomes.com Willow Estates North Huntington Single-family homes Priced from: $270,000 School district: Norwin Agency: S & A Realty 724-872-8403 sahomebuilder.com The Woods of Brandywine Penn Township Single-family homes Coming soon School district: Penn Trafford Agency: Ryan Homes 412-793-4797 ryanhomes.com Yok Wood Ridge Unity Township Single-family homes Priced from: $190,000 School district: Greater Latrobe Agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 724-838-3660 thepreferredrealty.com

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