lancaster city homes for sale: Herb Ingram Interview - Choosing And Inspecting An Older Home In Lancaster City PA - 04/28/11 08:03 AM


Today I’m downtown Lancaster City with Herb Ingram from Amerispec Home Inspections to talk about choosing an older home to purchase.
Herb encourages prospective home buyers to consider the character and charm of an older home such as those that grace many of Lancaster City’s streets. He also details afew common inspection issues with older homes like misfitting windows or doors, older sashes and wiring or plumbing peculiarities inherent to older homes in Lancaster City PA.
On balance, there’s a lot to say about owning a city home – community, a walkable commute if you are lucky enough to work downtown, smaller lots and … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Elegant Lancaster City Home For Sale - Lancaster General Hospital "Home In The City" Eligible! - 03/14/11 09:50 AM
 

Visit this Lancaster City Home's website - http://www.242eastross.com.
 
Come tour this spacious, elegant brick row home ideally situated in Lancaster City's "Hospital District" within walking distance of Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster's train station and many uptown points of interest.
An open floorplan distinguishes this home from the others, redesigned to allow you to see right through the home's first floor. Much original woodwork remains, with columns and detailing in place in the living spaces. Through the dining room, an all-new kitchen awaits, boasting satin appliances and a great place for cooking and socializing. Out back is a first-floor … (1 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City PA Home For Sale - Great East End Brick Home! - 06/04/10 03:22 PM
A new listing in Lancaster City - 315 North Reservoir Street!  This is one of the coolest tree-lined streets in town, and the home sits back with a large covered front porch to sit out on and watch the world go by...
For Lancaster PA homes for sale click here. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and an involved community member. Jeff's work has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal. Jeff's blog on Lancaster County and its homes is nationally-featured. Contact Jeff for more help … (2 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City PA Foreclosure Opportunity - 2 Unit With 2 Garages for $70K! - 03/10/10 07:40 AM
OK, this home is in need of LOTS of work.  All the walls and ceilings need redrywalled.  Both kitchens and bathrooms need to be installed.  It's already gutted so the "dumpster phase" is mostly over at least.  What I like about this place is that it's only steps to Musser Park, and there are 2 HUGE garages attached to it (it's on a corner lot).  it would be a great spot to "live in one and rent the other" pluse rent or use the garages.  
It's priced at $70K but of course that's only a suggested value.  If you're interested … (1 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lancaster City Week In Review - 04/08/09 12:13 PM
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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending April 4.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 15 properties sold for an average price of $103,935, these homes were on the market an average of 82 days. New: 26 houses were listed last week. Pending: 13 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 16 listings expired last week and 11 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 273 homes are active with … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lancaster City Week In Review - 03/31/09 07:36 AM
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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending March 28.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 14 properties sold for an average price of $102,728, these homes were on the market an average of 80 days. New: 20 houses were listed last week. Pending: 13 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 1 listings expired last week and 4 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 276 homes are active with … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lancaster City Week In Review - 03/25/09 09:30 AM
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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending March 21.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 4 properties sold for an average price of $99,000, these homes were on the market an average of 51 days. New: 31 houses were listed last week. Pending: 18 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 2 listings expired last week and 0 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 275 homes are active with … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City PA Homebuyers - New $5,000 Interest-Free Loans Available! - 03/18/09 08:53 AM
One of my favorite local housing advocacy groups, the Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (www.LHOP.org), received funding today to extend interest-free loans of up to $5,000 or 8% of purchase price to first-time homebuyers in Lancaster City.  Now LHOP has been in this business for quite some time, and they have done a great job of promoting it's programs.  The trouble has been that public funding for the homebuyer assistance has been insufficient to meet demand.  The program requires that applicant attend a 10-hour class series on homebuyer preparedness and meet certain financial qualifications.  The funding influx approved today (the actual money … (2 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lancaster City Week In Review - 03/18/09 07:10 AM
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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending March 14.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 8 properties sold for an average price of $73,487, these homes were on the market an average of 81 days. New: 17 houses were listed last week. Pending: 9 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 2 listings expired last week and 4 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 273 homes are active with … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: A Pair Of Nice Lancaster PA Rentals - 02/06/09 07:46 AM
For those looking to live in Lancaster County PA, Real Estate can be something that's still a dream away.  In the meantime, here are 2 nice rentals, one in Lancaster City and one Just outside in a townhome community.  And both are nice homes for under $1,000 per month rent!
 
Comfortable Gable Park Woods (Lancaster Township) townhome,
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, central air, almost 1400 square feet, hardwood entry, corner fireplace, all appliances including W/D, walk-out basement, garage with remote, French doors, large master bedroom with walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling.   No smoking, pets. To schedule a showing, call … (2 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lancaster City Week In Review - 02/04/09 05:53 AM
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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending January 24.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 11 properties sold for an average price of $104,463, these homes were on the market an average of 61 days. New: 17 houses were listed last week. Pending: 15 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 6 listings expired last week and 20 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 268 homes are active with … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: 766 Marietta Ave, Lancaster PA - New Price - 01/30/09 07:11 AM
 

Nestled in among stately row homes is 766 Marietta Ave, your retreat from the lively bustle of city life- where you can relax on the patio with a cup of coffee or entertain close friends in the elegant first floor. Located on the west end within blocks of everything, this 1885 beauty is ready and waiting for a loving owner to call their own. For photos and info visit www.766Marietta.com.  
 
 
 
 

4 Bedrooms 1 oversized bathroom Nice back patio in yard  Washer and dryer included Move in ready! Reduced to $105,000 Contact me today … (2 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lancaster City Week In Review - 01/28/09 11:30 AM
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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending January 24.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 3 properties sold for an average price of $77,300, these homes were on the market an average of 146 days. New: 18 houses were listed last week. Pending: 12 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 5 listings expired last week and 4 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 281 homes are active with … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City, PA Real Estate - Homes For Sale Update - 12/10/08 01:25 PM
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending 12/6.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 3 properties sold for an average price of $89,800 these homes were on the market an average of 44 days. New: 12 houses were listed last week. Pending: 8 houses went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 12 listings expired last week and 2 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 301 homes are active with an average days on market of 103.
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lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City PA Real Estate - Homes For Sale Review - 11/25/08 06:48 AM
Here is the Lancaster City, PA market review for last week, ending 11/22.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 8 properties sold for an average price of $104,387, these homes were on the market an average of 71 days. New: 19 houses were listed last week. Pending: 3 houses were went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 2 listings expired last week and 2 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 359 homes are active with an average days on market of 94.
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lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City PA Real Estate - Homes For Sale Review - 11/19/08 07:37 AM
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending 11/15.  The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 6 properties sold for an average price of $67,175, these homes were on the market an average of 36 days. New: 13 houses were listed last week. Pending: 7 houses were went under agreement last week. Expired and Extended: 8 listings expired last week and all 8 of them extended their contracts with their listing agent. Active: 350 homes are active with an average days on market of 88.
 
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lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City, PA - West End - 11/14/08 05:15 AM
 Bordered on the southside by Manor Ave / Millersville Pike and on the north by King St / Columbia Ave. Although the area around F&M college is often referred to as "the west end" historically it was called Chestnut Hill, more on that in another post.  See a neighborhood map on Lancaster City Living's website.
The architecture of the area breaks down into two types. Victorian row houses, duplexes and detached houses. There are two Lancaster School District Elementary schools:  James Buchanan Elementary School located on South West End Ave and Wheatland Middle School located on Hamilton Park Drive.
Two parks in this … (0 comments)

lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate - West End Townhome For Sale - 11/05/08 07:41 AM
This great townhome is close to everything and the sellers are offering 2% closing cost assistance.
766 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
4 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
 
 
Nestled in among stately row homes is 766 Marietta Ave, your retreat from the lively bustle of city life- where you can relax on the patio with a cup of coffee or entertain close friends in the elegant first floor. Located on the west end within blocks of everything, this 1885 beauty is ready and waiting for a loving owner to call their own. For photos and info visit www.766Marietta.com.

jgeoghan@cbselectpros.com      717-735-8402
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lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Spotlight Home of the Day - Tuesday Octboer 14th - 10/14/08 11:12 AM
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lancaster city homes for sale: Lancaster City PA Homes - Community Developer Gets Funds - 10/02/08 09:14 AM
This from the paper today - good news for Carlos and SACA - They are doing great work!
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A much-welcomed infusion of cash will help spur revitalization of Lancaster's South Duke Street corridor.
At a news conference scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the Spanish American Civic Association headquarters, SACA Development will announce receipt of a $672,000 grant from Wachovia Regional Foundation. The money will be used to continue SACA's efforts to improve the city's southeast neighborhoods.
"(The grant) will allow us to continue the work of pushing forward with housing rehabilitation and new construction projects for working-class families," SACA … (0 comments)

 
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