Friday, July 8, 2011

New Listings!

Here are the latest listings from our outstanding agents!

Shadyside
New York Penthouse Style throughout this updated 4th floor unit.  Condo fee includes, heat, electric, taxes, insurance, landscaping, exterior maintenance, and maintenance staff.  Must see to truly appreciate the special excitement that this unit offers; watch a virtual tour here. . Big Apple style at every turn!!
Contact Dani Gundlach at  412-654-4749  or  danigundlach@me.com


Brick 3 unit home with 3 car detatched garage, separate electric and nice yard.  Long term tenant on first floor.  Great location close to busway, Giant Eagle, Bakery Square and Target.  Being sold at is.
Contact Jason Kaney at 412-956-4060.



Grand home is the best kept secret in west Shadyside.  Large rooms, original details, working fireplaces, even a state-of-the-art flat screen TV disguised as a mirror!  Huge flat backyard with trees and a 2 car tandem garage.  New roof and recently painted interior and exterior.  Great location!
Contact Pia Colucci at 412-401-4282 or piacolucci@gmail.com

Two bedroom townhome close to WholeFoods, TraderJoes and Target.  Chic, contemporary décor and lots of natural light.  Kitchen less than 2 yrs old!  Finished family room in lower level, plus a laundry area with commode and sink.  New central air,  lighting, front and rear doors and glass block.  See more here.  Don't hesitate - it's great!
Contact Pia Colucci at 412-401-4282 or piacolucci@gmail.com




Downtown
3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths
Contact Charlene Haislip at MetroPittsburghRealEstate@gmail.com or 412-606-3556.

112 Washington Place
Great location in doorman building . One small dog or cat welcome for owners.   Condo fee includes heat, a/c, water, sewage and trash removal.
Unit 14H is a renovated one bedroom featuring stainless steel appliances, top of the line kitchen and bathroom fixtures, natural slate bathroom walls and an open floor plan.
Unit 5A is a large corner 2 bedroom with 2 baths and a city view. Remodeled baths and stainless steel appliances.
Contact Claire Schnur at claire.schnur@yahoo.com or 412-471-1045.


Lawrenceville
New construction in the heart of historic Lawrenceville.   Dramatic exterior of cedar, cement, metal, and glass.  Modern interiors with hardwood floors, open floor plans, and luxurious finishes.  Ask about 10 yr property tax abatement and special financing package! 

3647 Penn Avenue  2 bedrooms, 2 baths
3657 Penn Avenue  2 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath
3659 Penn Avenue  3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths
3661 Penn Avenue  3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths
Contact Holly Sisk at 412-377-0015 or holly@hollysisk.com


Carrick
Three bedroom in great location.  Needs some updating – perfect for first time buyer or investor.
Contact Roberta Allen at 412-287-4781 or wrallen423@verizon.net







Hempfield Township
Outstanding spacious home in a great neighborhood, completely updated and priced to sell. 6 yr old roof(30yr shingle and all new Pella windows.  Entire house rewired for cable, all new GFIs inside, new tankless water heater, furnace and a/c.  See more on the virtual tour.
Contact Esther Jarrett at ekjarrett@yahoo.com or 412-889-8684.





Baldwin Boro
Handyman Special!  Three bedrooms with 1 car detatched garage on a terrific huge lot.  Needs some TLC, but worth it!  All reasonable offers considered.
Contact Roberta Allen at 412-287-4781 or wrallen423@verizon.net






Friday, July 1, 2011

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch

This summer spend Sunday mornings relaxing in Mellon Park with fabulous classical music.  Bring your picnic blanket and pack a brunch, or purchase a breakfast prepared by The Bagel Factory.

Concerts are held in the park at the corner of Fifth and Shady Avenues.  The music starts at 10:30 am, every Sunday through August 14. 

The Musicians:

July 3          Carnegie Brass
July 10        Cincopation
July 17        Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh
July 24        River City Brass
July 31        Eastern Watershed Klexmer Quartet
August 7     Keystone Wind Ensemble
August 14   East Winds Symphonic Band

For more information, call 412-255-2393 or check the City of Pittsburgh website.


Thursday, June 30, 2011

July Neighborhood Festivals


Explore the diverse heritage, food and character of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods at this month’s many community festivals!

For more information, call 412-422-6426 or visit the City of Pittsburgh’s Community Festival Website.


July 1
Addison Terrace
Friday 1-6 p.m.
2136 Elmore Square\

July 2
Lawrenceville
Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Arsenal Park

July 8
Glen Hazel
Friday 12–8 p.m.
Johnston Avenue

July 16
Hazelwood
Saturday noon–6 p.m.
Burgwin Field

July 16
Polish Hill
Saturday 1 p.m.–11 p.m.
3060 Brereton Street

July 16
Troy Hill
Saturday noon–3 p.m.
Citizen’s Park

July 16-17
Beltzhoover
Saturday 1-9 p.m. & Sunday noon–7 p.m.
Upper McKinley Park

July 21
Allegheny Dwellings
Thursday 2-5 p.m.
1710 Belleau Street

July 22
Homewood
Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
YMCA, 7140 Bennett Street

July 23-24
Fairywood
Saturday & Sunday 12–9 p.m.
Fairywood Playground

July 30
Esplen
Saturday 12:30 p.m.–5 p.m.
200 Tabor Street

July 30-31
East Hills
Saturday noon–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
East Hills Park

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

WYEP Summer Music Festival

Pack up the family, grab a blanket and head out to the lawn at Schenley Plaza this Friday, June 24, at the 14th Annual WYEP Summer Music Festival.  This festival offers something for everyone with live music, kid’s crafts and activities and a handmade crafts marketplace.

The Kids and Crafters Area opens at 4pm.  Participants include the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Opera, the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, Gemini Children’s Theater, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K., the Innerbeat Drum School, LintPuppets, the Zany Umbrella Circus, and many others.

Also starting at 4pm is the I Made It! Market, an independent crafts marketplace offering local handmade crafts.  Check out some of our many local artists and craftspeople and get great buys while you support Pittsburgh’s independent artists.

The music starts at 6pm and features:

      6pm         Big Hurry
      7:15pm    Jukebox the Ghost
      8:30pm    Fitz and the Tantrums
      9:45pm    Eli “Paperboy” Reed

Location:  Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Oakland
Date:   Friday, June 24, 2011
Time:  4pm for crafts and activities, music starts at 6pm
Cost:   FREE!

Find directions here and more information on the festival at WYEP’s website.

RE/MAX Realty Brokers

Friday, June 10, 2011

New on the Market

Our agents have some great new properties this week:

Squirrel Hill 
Charming and newly renovated 4 bedroom home.  Updates include hardwood floors, carpeting, painting and new bathrooms.  Cherry kitchen has granite counters and separate work area  with a second sink, dishwasher and laundry.  Large back yard with deck and patio.
Contact:  Jason Kaney  412 956-4060  jasonkaney@yahoo.com



Friendship Park
4 bedroom with great bones.
Contact:  Nancy Wright  412-508-0040  nancywright@remax.net







Shadyside
Large one bedroom in great building with exercise room, laundry, parking garage, party room, and pool.
Contact:  Alex Durr  412-478-6399  alexdurr@yahoo.com






Monroeville
A home plus an in-law suite with separate entrance.  Updated first and second floors include eat-in kitchen with an island for easy dining. Master bath has a jet spray tub and shower.
Contact:  Rick Smith  412-977-9916  rasmith0610@gmail.com





Knoxville
Charming, well maintained home across from a parklet.  Security system, central A/C and newer windows. Third bed room on the finished third floor.  Nice quiet level lot.
Contact:  Liz Caplan  412-302-2645  liz@pittsburghhomesite.com





Brookline
Great location. Well maintained home with an inviting front porch and eat-in kitchen.  21x13 room on the third floor could be a forth bedroom. Updated windows, furnace and A/C. Level entry, flat rear yard. Close to everything.
Contact:  Marianne DiPlacido  412-613-8100  realestatemd@aol.com




Wednesday, June 8, 2011

June Community Festivals

Neighborhood festivals are a Pittsburgh tradition.  Throughout the summer and early fall, community celebrations offer food, entertainment and activities highlighting the ethnic and cultural heritage of the city.  Come out to discover the history and neighborhoods that make Pittsburgh unique.

Festivals coming up this month:

June 8-11
Bloomfield
Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Family Festival
Wednesday and Thursday, June 8-9, 6-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, 6-11 p.m.
Immaculate Conception parking lot and social hall

June 12
Park Place
Park Place Picnic
Sunday, June 12, 1 – 5 p.m.
Abbott Street

June 24
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Fun Day
Friday, June 24, 12-4 p.m.
Arlington Heights community parking lot

June 25
Mount Washington
Community Day in Grandview Park
Saturday, June 25, 12 – 4 p.m.
Grandview Park

June 25
Schenley Heights
Schenley Heights Community Festival
Saturday, June 25, 12 – 5 p.m.
Robert E.Williams Memorial Park

For more information, call 412-422-6426 or visit the Community Festival Website.


Monday, June 6, 2011

Shadyside Charm

Location, location is the realtor’s mantra, but rarely is it so true as this.  For access to the best of Pittsburgh urban living, 5120 Fifth Avenue in the heart of Shadyside is the place to be.

At the corner of Fifth and Wilkins, this great condo building is right at the center of several of Pittsburgh’s most desirable East End neighborhoods.  It’s a short walk to Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, UMPC hospitals and the cultural center of Oakland.  Head off in another direction and a few minute’s trek ends at the unique shops and restaurants of Walnut Street in Shadyside.  A short drive down Wilkins leads to Murray Avenue and the Squirrel Hill shopping district.  Fifth Avenue leads to Penn Avenue and East Liberty, home of Trader Joes, Whole Foods and a soon to be opened Target.  Step just outside the front door for public transportation, minutes away from downtown and connections to the rest of the city.  As a base for living, working and exploring Pittsburgh, Shadyside is a location that can’t be beat and Shadyside real estate continues to be in high demand.

Number 102 is a charming and quiet two bedroom, two bath with spacious rooms, hardwood floors, lots of windows and loads of natural light.  Updates include a new gourmet kitchen and new baths.  The master bedroom includes a full bath and plenty of closet space.  There is a washer/dryer in the unit and additional laundry facilities and storage space for residents in the building.

The secure building offers a gracious front lobby, an elevator and an intercom system to admit guests.  Off-street parking is available in the back, with a new heated driveway and 2 common parking spaces each unit in the building.  All this in a well-maintained building with low condominium fees and a very attentive condo association.

For more information contact Pittsburgh Realtor Liz Caplan:  412-302-2645   liz@pittsburghhomesite.com

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