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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT Historical Marvel! T his former 1910 farmhouse—turned convent for 14 nuns—was lovingly restored to an upscale version of Victorian farmhouse charm, complete with updated mechanicals, an airy eat-in kitchen, options for up to 8 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths & 2nd floor laundry. Set on a well- manicured hillside, at one of Allegheny County’s highest elevations, this 14-room home boasts a 3-story center hall layout with 11-12' ceilings & TWO 2-story additions. Vestiges of its ecclesiastical era remain intact. A catholic confessional still resides in the former chapel, now a parquet-floored library with hand-crafted shelving, stained glass & intricate dentil mouldings. What was once the nun’s community room is now an expansive 2nd-floor family room. Window seats, sitting rooms, closets & storage areas are plentiful. Carpenters & craftsmen will be awed by the basement workshop. Showings by appointment. 3151 Churchview | Baldwin | $449,900 Mary Eve Kearns Associate Broker 412.831.6400 office 412.889.7244 mobile [email protected] WHEN TO SELL Current homeowners have a positive outlook with the real estate market on the up and up. Keep in mind these real estate selling tips before your house goes on the market. 1. Keep it clean! It’s easy for life to take over and daily chores to fall by the wayside. Don’t let this spoil your goal of selling your home. Kids, pets and messy spouses should be kept at bay during peak viewing hours. Finding it hard to live at home while trying to sell? Invest in a few extra storage bins with decorative flair to keep toys, clothes and shoes out of sight to potential buyers. 2. Where possible, take the home out of your house. Remember, buyers are buying their new home, not your old home. Get a head start on moving out by putting trinkets and collectibles in the basement and giving potential buyers the ability to picture their own unique personalities in the space. Closets are an important selling feature, so start packing away off-season clothing to give closets the appearance of more space. 3. Make smart upgrades. Make moderate upgrades that speak to the current market of buyers. Replace old carpets with new hardwood or laminate flooring. Invest in a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint for bedrooms and common 22 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall areas. Fix broken closet doors, replace outdated hardware with sleek new knobs and handles, and clean your mirrors and windows. Thinking small will deliver big payback. 4. Cooks in the kitchen. Every cook wants a nice kitchen. If you have some money to spend, think about upgrading flooring and countertops to match current styles. Think about upgrading one or two key appliances to stainless steel. Don’t have much money to spend? Good-quality cabinets can always be painted or updated with new hardware. The upgrades will be worth it. 5. First things first. You want to capture potential buyers the minute they pull up to your house. Keep the lawn tidy and plant a few flowers to make your home approachable. Light a candle or add fresh-cut flowers to the main entrances or common areas of your home to make it feel more inviting.