find lancaster homes: Refinancing Cheap Investment Properties - 04/03/08 06:08 PM
Let's say that you bought an inexpensive investment property for cash. Let's say that the property needed some work, and you fixed it up so that it is now ready to be rented. Now you'd like to get some of your money out of the property, so that you can either pay back … (4 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Wonderful Testimonial - 03/06/08 02:33 PM
Yesterday I received this testimonial from a client. Their sale of an investment property was complicated by the poor housing market, yet we were able to bring the transaction to a successful conclusion.
"Brian, I just want to thank you for all that you have done for my husband and myself. … (14 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Lancaster 2-Unit Price Reduced - 12/05/07 06:29 PM
This Lancaster City duplex has just been reduced to only $89,900! It is actually both sides of a double house. Originally it was priced at $109,900. for the total property. Here are some of the features of this 2-unit:
Brick construction, 3 bedrooms on one side, 2 bedrooms on … (12 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Handyman Special Could Be a Showplace! - 08/23/07 01:00 PM
SOLDThe present owner saw the potential in this great house and started a rehab, but isn't able to continue - so the opportunity to own a reasonably priced future showplace can be yours!
There are three bedrooms plus a possible fourth bedroom on the third floor. There are 1.5 baths. The … (6 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Exceptional Handyman Special! - 07/27/07 06:06 PM
SOLDWhen you walk into this townhouse, the first thing you'll notice is the extensive hardwood floors. They'll take a beautiful finish and reward your efforts with an exceptional home at a very affordable price!
The present owner started work on the home but was unable to complete it. It's a solid house with … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Coming Soon - 1760s Log Home! - 07/27/07 04:59 PM
Back in May I posted a blog about an historic log house in Lancaster that was about to be restored by my client. I'm pleased to be able to report to you that the work is proceeding well, and that it won't be too long before the home will be available … (4 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Southern Lancaster City Townhouse - 06/12/07 04:21 PM
SOLDHere's a low-cost four-bedroon townhouse that would make a great starter home, or an excellent investment property! The house has new wiring throughout. The gas furnace is only two years old.
Priced at only $34,900, the house has a remodeled kitchen and 2-year-old Pergo flooring! For more information on this and other city homes, … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Question: Just What Does an Agent Do? - 06/06/07 08:05 PM
Many members of the public seem to have a negative perception about agents when this question is asked. They say things like "Real estate agents sleep until 10 a.m., drink coffee until noon, and do very little except the Four P's: Put up a sign, Put it in the MLS, Put … (12 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Eleven Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before You List Your Property - 06/05/07 05:18 PM
Not all real estate agents are the same! The best Realtors(R) will have good answers to these questions:
1) How familiar are you with my neighborhood?
2) What real estate designations have you earned?
3) How many real estate transactions have you been involved in over your career?
4) Do you have a personal assistant … (2 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Why Do Lenders' Requirements Seem So Stringent? - 06/05/07 04:21 PM
With the recent collapse of the sub-prime market, waves are being felt throughout the lending industry. For years, lenders had been getting more and more lenient, with lower down payments, lower credit scores, and higher debt rations being allowed. Unfortunately, the risk of such loans was largely ignored by some lenders. … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Buyers: Is Your Agent Representing YOU? - 06/03/07 08:12 PM
About a dozen years ago, the Federal Trade Commission conducted a survey among home buyers. They were asked, "Who is the agent you are working with representing?" Almost all buyers assumed that the agent they were working with represented them. Almost all those buyers were wrong. The agents they were working … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Nine Deadly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Your Next Home - 05/28/07 09:26 PM
Here are nine mistakes that can cost you time, money and stress!
1) Purchasing contingent before your own home is listed or sold. Contingency contracts often don't settle. This will cause you undue stress and may lead you to take a lower offer on your property as an act of desperation. … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Things to Ask About BEFORE You Sign That Purchase Agreement! - 05/28/07 12:00 PM
A good Realtor(R) will answer your questions, and even give you information you may not have thought to ask about. However, you should be aware of some good questions to ask, and know the answers to, BEFORE you sign that purchase agreement. You don't want to find out things you didn't … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Hampton Chase in Penn Manor - 05/16/07 08:17 PM
Hampton Chase is a pleasant neighborhood of townhouses located west of Lancaster off Columbia Avenue. Close to shopping at the Wheatland Shopping Center plus the restaurants and services of Columbia Avenue, Hampton Chase is a quiet and private enclave away from the main road. Just a few blocks up Temple Avenue from … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: HUD Homes Are Different! - 05/14/07 07:14 PM
When a homeowner with an FHA mortgage defaults on a loan and it becomes foreclosed, it goes through a different system of being re-sold to the public than does a conventional mortgage. Conventional mortgages (those that are not backed by government guarantees or insurance) go back to their lenders' Real Estate … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Lancaster 1950 Townhouse - 05/10/07 05:22 PM
SOLDThis 1120-square foot brick townhouse has 3 bedroons and 2 full baths. Although built in 1950, it has some updates. In a quiet part of Lancaster just south of the city, on an all-residential street, with woods across the street. Call Brian Schulman at 717-951-5552 for details on why this town … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Brookwood Estates, Lititz, PA - 05/09/07 04:33 PM
Just outside the Boro of Lititz, you will find the wonderful community of Brookfield Estates. Nestled between Newport Road and Market Street, Brookfield boasts a nice mix of townhouses, semi-detached and detached homes.What makes this community outstanding is that it is bordered on one side by farm land, and on the … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Crossgates Golf Community in Millersville, PA - 05/09/07 06:39 AM
You don't have to be a golfer to live in Crossgates Community in Millersville - but it doesn't hurt! Built by William Murry & Sons, Crossgates is nestled among rolling hills surrounding the Crossgates Golf Club. Crossgates Golf club is open to the public. The clubhouse overlooks the eighteenth hole, manicured … (2 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Lancaster County Average Home Prices Top $200k! - 05/08/07 02:52 PM
In a report for April, The Lancaster County Association of Realtors(R) noted a $200,996 average sale price in Lancaster County, an 8.9% increase over April 2006! This was despite a 3.4% decrease in the number of homes sold during the month (457 in April 2007 versus 473 in the same month … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Makeover of a Historic Lancaster Log Home - 05/07/07 05:22 PM
I have always been enthusiastic about historic architectural styles and American history. In my career, I have personally restored 12 historic homes in Lancaster County, saving two from demolition. So it was was with great excitement that I showed this eighteenth-century Lancaster log home to one of my best clients, whom … (2 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Remodeled City Townhome Available For Lease-Purchase! - 05/04/07 09:16 PM
This Lancaster City 3-bedroom townhome has been totally remodeled and is now available for lease-purchase! Brand new kitchen and bath, new carpet and flooring, replacement windows, new high efficiency gas furnace - and all for only $59,900!
For more information or your own personal showing, call Brian Schulman at 717-951-5552 or … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Beautiful Lancaster Township Bilevel End-of-Row Townhouse - 05/04/07 04:05 PM
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Check out this most attractive end-of-row bilevel in Lancaster Township! It has two bedrooms and two full baths, central air conditioning and a built-in garage. You can see how nice tne landscaping is! Only $129,900. There is a very reasonably priced homeowners association that mows the grass and shovels … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Lancaster County Housing Market Still Healthy, Strong, Stable - 05/01/07 04:51 PM
The Lancaster County Association of Realtors(R) has released their housing market report for the first quarter of 2007. While the 1,164 homes sold and settled in January, February and March is a 3.2% decrease from the first quarter of 2006, the average price of $186,754 is an increase of 3.6% over … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: What Would YOU Do With This Property? - 05/01/07 11:34 AM
SOLDImmediately available: a great building for professional offices, day care center, church use, medical/dental, or could be converted into apartments! Central air conditioning, security system, cheery interior with skylights, possibility for 2-bedroom apartments on the second floor which already have individual heat and hot water. There's a large storage area in … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Live in one side, rent the other! - 04/29/07 07:31 PM
A great way to get started in real estate investment is to purchase a two-unit property, live in one side, and rent the other side to offset your expenses. Here is just such a property! This Lancaster city duplex is actually both sides of a double house. Only $109,900. for the … (0 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Home Warranties Can Reduce Your Risk! - 04/28/07 12:05 PM
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial transactions most people will ever make, and there can be a fear of the unknown on the part of either party. For a seller, the thought is: "What if my buyer finds some epensive problem that I have to fix?" … (4 comments)
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find lancaster homes: Will the incident at Virginia Tech change college-town real estate markets? - 04/24/07 09:41 PM
The whole nation has joined together in solidarity and compassion for the students, faculty, parents and loved ones who were affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Being involved in home sales and rentals in Lancaster County, PA, I have seen how violent incidents can change a market. Last year at … (3 comments)
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