lancaster real estate: Deflation Nation: How to Be A Seller When No One Wants to Buy - 03/09/09 08:35 PM
I have to admit that I have been enjoying the falling prices on some shopping that I've been doing lately. Although I never like to see a business fail or suffer, I've picked up furniture at a steal and am looking forward to some specials on a few spring wardrobe (0 comments)
lancaster real estate: Sunday musings of a Lancaster Real Estate agent - 02/22/09 10:15 PM
I had an enjoyable afternoon today showing homes (until I went to Panera's for lunch - that's another story) to a couple who are first time homebuyers. They've been sitting on the fence for a while - probably at least a year - but I think the new tax credit (4 comments)
lancaster real estate: Frequently Asked Questions About the $8,000. Federal Tax Credit - 02/21/09 08:44 PM
Here is an easy to understand and to-the-point summary of the updated Housing Credit for first-time buyers. As always, I encourage anyone with detailed questions to contact their financial advisor.
Lancaster County has some excellent opportunities for first-time home buyers. Don't miss a great opportunity this year to seek a (4 comments)
lancaster real estate: Tax Credits - Energy Credits and KOZ Business Credits for Pennsylvania - 02/19/09 08:04 PM
I received a very informative newsletter from my accountant's office today, and I thought I would pick out a few highlights of the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 a.k.a - the Bail Out.
Personally, I was a bit surprised and I have to admit, impressed, with some of the (0 comments)
lancaster real estate: Caffeine depraved - but still a successful first-time buyer settlement - 01/30/09 11:12 PM
I am not a morning person, and most people who know me well enough know that about me. I admit that morning settlements are not my favorite ones because I can never seem to have enough coffee in me yet to feel like I am starting my day off on the (10 comments)
~~ Older son got a "paying" job! ~~ And is Following His Dream ~ finally.
After (15 comments)
lancaster real estate: How a "letter" saved the day! - 12/08/08 11:35 PM
I've just spent the better part of this evening off and on the phone negotiating a deal.
Funny thing, that even in this market this house happened to get two offers on the same day. Well, not funny for the buyers affected, and certainly not funny for us agents ~ just (7 comments)
lancaster real estate: I'm a "10" on a "contentment" scale - 11/24/08 12:16 AM
I'm a 10!
No, not like Bo Derek in the movie, 10. I'm thinking more in terms of on a "contentment" scale of 1 to 10... I'm at a 10!
You see, it's been months since my family has been all together. And this week, by some sheer coincidence or (33 comments)
lancaster real estate: If I could only "mulligan" this winning Texas Hold'Em game! - 09/07/08 10:33 PM
Yet another "Mulligan" post. I've been enjoying walking down memory lane, and finding some of my past "favorite" posts. This is one that I wrote just over a year ago and believe it was my first "featured" post. After that, I was hooked!
I haven't played Texas Hold'em for some time (0 comments)
lancaster real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Hiring a Real Estate Agent - 09/07/08 10:16 PM
There has been alot of buzz on ActiveRain about "Mulligans" and re-posting a favorite past post. I decided to play along, and post a blog that I had written several months ago. It's almost fall in Lancaster County, a time for new beginnings and a fresh start after the stale summer (0 comments)
REDUCED!!
60 Greenwood Ave - Now priced at $135,980.
Lovely all brick semi-detached home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, and HUGE 1/2 acre property.
Quick commute to Willow Street and Lancaster City.
Don't delay - this opportunity won't last long.
Visit www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com for more information, (0 comments)
lancaster real estate: It's graduation time! - 06/10/08 12:29 AM
Whew! What a busy week I just put behind me!
Besides dealing with Lancaster Real Estate related stuff, such as showings, inspections and indecisive buyers and sellers; and personal stuff such as out of town guests - I had not one, but TWO graduations in my family!
All week long, the (7 comments)
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