Brent Hull
If eyes are the windows to the soul, then windows are eyes to the soul of a house — especially historic windows. They are the first things that offer us a glimpse into the history of a home. They are the singular feature that continually draws comment — the thing that makes us stop and…
Read MoreRemember this beauty at 2300 Willing Avenue? What a difference a few months make. Brent Hull, owner of an architectural millwork firm and Boston-trained expert in historic restoration, has worked his magic and brought back to life the nearly 100-year-old residence in historic Ryan Place. That effort is now the subject of a popular weekly program…
Read MoreRemember “priced to sell” 1521 Elizabeth Blvd. from a few weeks ago? That post got nearly 800 Facebook shares and and a spirited bidding war ensued, taking the eventual selling price to a sizable chunk of change over the original asking price. And it appraised. “You have to really work and do research,” said listing agent Lisa…
Read MoreDo you have a specter in your neighborhood? While walking the dog, I often wondered about 2300 Willing Avenue, just around the corner, at the edge of Ryan Place. In an advanced state of decay it looked uninhabitable if not uninhabited. Returning home one evening, I noticed a chink of yellow light behind a torn shade. Signs…
Read MoreThe home of Stars super-star Brenden Morrow and his wife, Anne-Marie, who just got traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, at 3528 Centenary has hit the market. Built by Mark Molthan in 2007, this home is sure to set University Park comps a-twitter. You get more than 7,300 square feet of living space, on a huge…
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