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High-end home market remains strong despite turbulent economy
With interest rates at record lows and the economy sputtering, the Business Times asked area residential real estate executives how they viewed the market for executive homes. Following are responses from officials from the area's four largest residential brokerages.
Since Sept. 11, relocations holding steady locally, dropping nationally
O'HARA TOWNSHIP -- Susan Sadowski is always moving. Literally.
Catering to a complex mix of businesses, residents remains a challenge for Southpointe
John Stankus loves his home in the Southpointe commercial and residential development in Cecil Township, Washington County.
Ryan teams with Ohio firm to build homes
FRANKLIN PARK -- A suburban Cincinnati developer plans to partner with Ryan Homes to build a $50 million housing plan on 120 acres of farmland it has acquired in this North Hills borough.
Firms find niche providing full-service apartments for temporary clients
Paul Bates has a vested interest in the kind of claustrophobia that comes from a hotel stay that outlasts the complementary mints and the in-house cable options.
Building a better home: Firm offers online training for builders
Ed McMahon and his wife claim mold in their home made them sick and killed their dog. The former "Tonight Show" co-host filed a $20 million lawsuit last month against his insurance company to force the clean up of his Beverly Hills home.
National report says disparities exist in subprime lending practices
National and local studies show that racial disparity in the lending and refinancing markets is evident in every major metropolitan area, including Pittsburgh.
North Hills entrepreneur builds 18-bedroom home in Bell Acres
It is the biggest mystery in Bell Acres: Who is building the castle on Beech Ridge Road? Not only is the house the largest in this tiny northwestern borough, it's the biggest under construction in the Pittsburgh region as well.
Developer has residential plans for old farmland in Moon Township
James Chickini wanted to build his dream house and he wanted to build it in Moon Township. While there are a number of new housing developments serving a variety of price ranges in Moon, Mr. Chickini said he couldn't find a suitable location.
New zoning code to differentiate city's hills from parks, cemeteries
A new kind of zoning is ready to head for the hills.
Black mold creeps its way into homes, not to mention lawsuits
CANONSBURG -- Martin Zupancic is a trend setter.
Region comes up short in affluence ratings
Marin County, Calif., and Fairfax County, Va., are a continent apart, but they share one key attribute: Affluence.
Demand for institutional work keeps architects busy
If the local architecture industry hasn't felt a slowdown yet this year, then they may have the region's institutions to thank.
Part urban, part suburban: A new neighborhood concept takes root
MONROEVILLE - J. Michael Ruefle Jr. knows a thing or two about the eastern suburban housing market.
Living large: Trend for big homes becomes hard not to notice
In Bell Acres, Joseph Nocito, a North Hills entrepreneur and real estate developer, is building a $20 million, 28,000-square-foot baronial-style home featuring 18 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms and a 15-car garage.
Seven Oaks club to build housing
The developer of Nevillewood is teaming with the Greek Catholic Union of Beaver County to build an $150 million, 535-unit residential community surrounding Seven Oaks Country Club.
Area housing market continues to grow
SQUIRREL HILL — Forgive Mark Schneider if he seems a bit giddy these days.
LTV dreamin': Developers share their visions for the riverfront site
In a perfect world, developers could create commercial wonderlands anywhere they chose without regard to raising money, scaring up tenants or spurring controversy.
Hanna to develop homes at Southpointe
CECIL TOWNSHIP — Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the area's largest residential brokerage, is buying the remaining 21 residential lots at Southpointe.
Entrepreneur hopes to transform Beaver County jail site into condos
BEAVER — Frank Papa, owner of the Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe chain, had always been intrigued by the old Beaver County jail property.
Plans for city's 'Saddle' rankles Mount Washington residents
MOUNT WASHINGTON — When Lynne Squilla looks out her back balcony of her Mount Washington house, she has a sweeping view of Pittsburgh.
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