Rosa Colucci

There’s Plenty of Room at This All-Brick Stanton Heights Home

Jamy and Robert Rankin loved living in Stanton Heights so much that when a larger house, located near Jamy’s mom, came on the market in the same neighborhood, they jumped on it right away. “The previous owner just bought to flip it,” Jamy says about…

Only a Dream Job Could Tear the Owner Away from Her Spring Hill Dream Home

When Shirin Fozi and her husband, Thomas, moved to Pittsburgh from Chicago in 2013, they hoped to take advantage of the hilly terrain by finding a property with great views of Downtown. When they discovered 1208 Haslage St., they found the views were…

An Affordable Home in Squirrel Hill? Yes, It’s Possible

Homebuyers looking to break into the trendy End End housing market are going to want to take a look at 6656 Northumberland St. The moderately priced, three-bedroom, 1½ bathroom, all-brick townhouse has just hit the market for the first time since…

Hot Property: Why It’s Still a Good Time to Buy a Home

Interest rates, and inflation, are on the rise, but don't let that scare you out of the market. After a chaotic start to 2022 that saw a huge spike in prices, things have changed a lot in the housing market since July. With interest rates at 5.5% on…

The Front Porch Welcomes You Into This Mt. Lebanon Home

After meeting and marrying in Philadelphia, Brittany and Stephen Glenn set their sights on moving back to Pittsburgh a decade ago — but it didn’t come easily. The pair were living across the state when they fell in love with 60 Cedar Blvd., a…

History, and Easy Living, Meet With This Townhouse on Washington’s Landing

Situated along the Allegheny River at 31st Street and Route 28, Washington’s Landing is one of Pittsburgh’s most intriguing — and beautiful — neighborhoods. Once a brownfield site known as Herr’s Island, the location got a makeover as a mixed-use…

Flippers Delight: A Meticulously Renovated Home in Crafton

After featuring some pretty spectacular high-end housing around town, Hot Property this week marks the return of a beautifully renovated, century-old home that won’t break your budget. Built in 1910 and located in Crafton, the four-bedroom,…

A Grand Old Family Estate Goes on the Market in Ben Avon

Filled with original details, the six-bedroom, Tudor-style home has only changed hands once in the last century. Occasionally, a grand old house defies the odds and retains its original glory. Such is the case with 7190 Brighton Road in Ben Avon, a…

Your Kingdom Awaits in this Second Empire-Style Duplex on the North Side

Dennis Campbell restored the impressive historical home in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood to perfection. It is not a stretch to say Dennis Campbell saved a piece of Pittsburgh history from the wrecking ball in 1995, when he jumped…

Life is Like a Luxury Hotel with this Condo at Downtown’s Fairmont Pittsburgh

The luxury Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel, located at 550 Market St., Downtown, sits on a triangular slice of a street corner that intersects Liberty and Fifth avenues and also cuts a straight arrow line to another important triangle in the city — the…

This Classic Bellevue Home has a Welcome Feel

After exploring historic Pittsburgh estates, a sleek city condo and a stunning stone Tudor-style home in Mt. Lebanon with an indoor pool, Hot Property this week is focusing on a charming neighborhood that often flies under the radar — Bellevue. The…

These are Some of the Fanciest Historic Houses for Sale in Pittsburgh

The fairytale-like estates in the East End include The Kelly House, Baywood and The Finley Mansion. Last week, several realtors pulled together their collective marketing efforts to highlight three historic luxury properties for sale in Pittsburgh’s…

Home or Resort? This Mt. Lebanon Home Manages to be Both

The A-frame addition to this updated, Tudor-style home features an indoor pool. When John and Jessica Netzloff were deciding on a new career opportunity in a new city for John, one of the main points of discussion was whether to uproot their family…

Location is Key in This Charming Shadyside Townhome

Sometimes location is everything — and there is no double 910 Bellefonte St. in Shadyside is a dream for anyone looking to live close to Pittsburgh’s amenities and attractions. The three-bedroom, 2½ bathroom townhome is just a block from the heart of…

This Tudor-Style Duplex Will Have You Investing in Squirrel Hill

Located just minutes away from the Five Points intersection of Wilkins Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard in Squirrel Hill, the up/down duplex at 1430-1432 Severn Street presents an opportunity to become both homeowner and landlord in one of Pittsburgh’s…

A Slice of Charm Goes on the Market in Oakmont

If April’s tax filing deadline left you feeling like you will never be able to afford a home, fear not. This week’s Hot Property search turned up an affordable gem in Oakmont. Wonderfully renovated, the home at 308 Beech St. features two bedrooms,…

This is What You Need to Know Before Building a Custom House

Furniture designer Charles Eames famously said “Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.” The sentiment could also be applied to building a custom home — just ask Dan Meade. The award-winning president and owner of Prime 1 Builders —…

Curious About New Homes? Here’s What Is Being Built in the Pittsburgh Area

As spring struggles to materialize under this last blast of winter, Hot Property is taking a break from bargain house hunting to check out what’s going on in the world of new construction. Here is what’s available at varying price points. What…

This Condo in Oakland Is Perfect for a Doctor, a Student or a Retiree

Last week, I wrote about how finding homes for sale for less than $200,000 in a competitive Pittsburgh real estate market, such as this four-bedroom Victorian that quickly went under contract in Brighton Heights, could still be done. This week’s Hot…

Hot Property: What Will Pittsburgh’s Real Estate Market Look Like in 2022?

Plus, columnist Rosa Colucci shares some of her favorite homes listed for sale at the start of another roller coaster year in buying and selling. It’s looking like 2022 is going to be another wild ride in the housing market, much to the dismay of…