Barbara Baker Team

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

If you didn't list your Pittsburgh home this spring, you did not miss your shot.

Comment START and let's talk about what selling this summer could look like for you.

Every year around this time, sellers ask me the same thing. Did I wait too long? Is the good window already gone?

Here is the honest answer. No.

The buyers shopping right now in Pittsburgh are some of the most serious all year. The casual spring browsers have moved on, and the people still looking are ready.

Inventory here is still limited so a well-priced home does not get lost in the noise.

And plenty of these buyers are working toward a specific move-in date. A lot of them want to be settled before the new school year starts, which keeps demand steady straight through summer.

Waiting is not free. It is another mortgage payment, and it is competing with every other home that lists in the fall.

If selling has been on your mind, early summer is still a strong place to start.

05/19/2026

Luxury real estate isn’t just about listing a property, it’s about positioning it correctly from day one.

Luxury buyers are looking for more than square footage and finishes. They’re looking for a lifestyle, a feeling, and a home that stands apart the moment they see it.

That’s why presentation matters. From professional photography and cinematic video to elevated branding, storytelling, and targeted digital exposure, every detail plays a role in how your home is perceived—and ultimately, what it sells for.

A luxury home deserves more than a basic MLS entry and standard marketing. It deserves a customized strategy designed to attract qualified buyers and maximize value.

If you’re thinking about selling a luxury property in the Pittsburgh area, let’s talk about how to position your home at the highest level.

05/14/2026

JUST LISTED | 571 W McMurray Road | Canonsburg, PA💲 Offered at $2,250,000

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a breathtaking Washington County Historical Landmark blending timeless history with luxury modern living.

🏡 6 Bedrooms
🛁 6 Bathrooms
🌳 Nearly 14 Private Acres
🏛 Originally Built in the Early 1800s
✨ Meticulously Renovated to the Studs
🚗 Massive 3-Level Barn with Space for Up to 8 Vehicles🏊 Inground Pool + Wraparound Porch
🏠 Private Apartment/In-Law Suite with Separate Entrance
🔥 Multiple Fireplaces Throughout
🌟 Original Black Walnut Staircase & Front Door
🪵 Exposed Beams, Parquet Floors & Incredible Woodwork
👨‍🍳 Chef’s Kitchen Featuring Viking 48” Double Oven Range
🌿 Multiple Parcels Including Clean & Green Land
💼 Endless Potential for Multigenerational Living, Guest Space, or Income Opportunities
📍 Prime Canonsburg Location Offering Privacy & Convenience

This extraordinary estate is rich in history, filled with character, and unlike anything else on the market.

Listed by Barbara Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The Preferred Realty
C: 412.403.5950O: 412.833.7700
[email protected]

05/07/2026

Just Listed | 1243 Sun Ridge Drive
Upper St. Clair
$474,900

• 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms

• Fully renovated chef’s kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinetry & large island
• Sunlit main level with gleaming hardwood floors
• Spacious primary suite with spa-inspired ensuite bath
• Finished walk-out lower level with additional living space
• Stone fire pit area & manicured backyard
• Oversized 2-car integral garage & level driveway
• Major updates include furnace & AC (2024), roof (2019) & more
• Minutes to I-79, Route 19, shopping, dining & USC Recreation Center

Listed by Barbara Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices the Preferred Realty
c: 412.403.5950 o: 412.833.7700
[email protected]

05/06/2026

Just Listed | 1329 Greystone Drive
Upper St. Clair
$579,900

4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms

• Fully updated and truly move-in ready
• Bright, sunlit spaces with newer hardwood floors
• Open, flexible floor plan for modern living
• Stunning kitchen with stainless steel appliances + stylish lighting
• Cozy family room with built-ins + fireplace
• Expansive partially covered deck overlooking the backyard
• Outdoor oasis with patio, fire pit, koi pond + grill
• Spacious primary suite with walk-in closet + updated bath
• 3 additional generously sized bedrooms
• Finished walkout lower level perfect for game room or gym
• Private backyard setting
• Montclair pool bond transfers

📲 Listed with Daniel Colaizzi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty
c: 412.535.3559 | o: 412.833.7700
[email protected]