lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate Power Lunch - in good company, too! - 02/14/08 11:30 PM
Brian Shulman already beat me to a post (and I knew one of them would), but Brian, Jeff Geoghan and I enjoyed a Valentine's Day lunch time get-together at The Symposium Restaurant.
According to Wikipedia: Symposium as a social activity in antiquity:
The Greek symposium was a key Hellenic social institution, … (9 comments)
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lancaster: What a Ride and a "ODS"? - 02/14/08 05:37 PM
Hi all, and happy Valentine's Day... We were busy with all the sub-prime mortgagestuff that is going on can you say BOP/REO. We have signed on with a great coach you know we haveto stay focus. The program at our Keller Williams is tops. For all you Keller Williams's agents out there we did … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- 2950 Kings Lane, Hempfield Home for Sale - 02/13/08 09:54 PM
Beautiful Tudor Home for Sale in Hempfield School District. Enjoy watching the deer from the extra large deck and screened porch. Home features 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, family room, game room and Tons of Charm!
For additional … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - Manheim Township Town Home for Sale - 02/13/08 09:44 PM
Beautiful Manheim Township townhouse available. Convenient location to all major roads, shopping, schools.
For additional Manheim Township Real Estate visithttp://ManheimTownshipHomes.JeannieSellsLancaster.com or call Jeannie Kontis at 717-330-5137
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lancaster: Lancaster Welcomes Minor League Football - 02/13/08 10:50 AM
Lancaster County welcomes the arrival of the Atlantic Coast Patriots Minor League Football Organization! I have received an email regarding this information, and have been given permission to forward it to spread the news:
We would like to announce the arrival of the Atlantic Coast Patriots Minor League Football Organization here in Lancaster, … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Escape From the City with This 2-Story Home on 1 Acre - 02/12/08 12:23 PM
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lancaster: Dreaming Big and Jumping High -- and holding on for the ride! - 02/10/08 11:48 PM
Youngest son has been bitten by the Entrepreneurial bug....
He's decided that upon graduating from Manheim Township High School later this year, he'd like to further his studies with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies. I didn't even know such a degree existed! I guess I can't blame him, as I consider myself … (19 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster PA Real Estate - East Hempfield Tudor Style Home - Available Soon! - 02/10/08 10:38 PM
Looking for a home for sale in the Hempfield School District? This charming Tudor style 2-story home located in East Hempfield Township will be on the market for sale very soon!
Features include:
hardwood floors, french doors, 2 wood burning fireplaces, central airfinished basement family room andfinished basement rec roomlarge deckscreened porch4 bedrooms2.5 bathsand all … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster PA Real Estate -- Additional Photos of Historic Italianate Victorian for Sale - 02/08/08 11:19 PM
Yesterday, I posted about this beautiful Italianate VictorianLancaster County Historic Home for Sale, which was built in the 1800's and sits on 2 acres. It is a beautiful home, and even more beautiful in person.
I have had a great response not only to the post, but also to the online listing information found through … (8 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Historic Italianate Victorian on 2 Acres - Conestoga River Views - 02/07/08 10:09 AM
For More Information, or to arrange your Personal Showing of this fine Historic Lancaster Home, contact Jeannie Kontis directly at 717-330-5137or visit www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com .
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - A slice of heaven in Denver, PA - 8.9 Acres - 02/06/08 09:23 PM
For Additional Lancaster Real Estate visit www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com Or call Jeannie Kontis at 717-330-5137
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Trends for 2008, Are you "In" or are you "Out"? - 02/06/08 10:21 AM
The new "trends" lists for home decorating and design are out, and according to many researchers it seems like things are freshening up around the house for 2008.
Apparently, on the "out" are dark, rich wood stains, a'la Pottery Barn -- and "in" are lighter, natural-grain woods. Oops. Nobody told me that … (11 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - How do you sell a memory of a lifetime? - 02/01/08 11:12 AM
How much love can someone have for their home? Is it just something to be considered as 'shelter'? Or do we wrap our lives and memories around these four walls and a rooftop we call "home"? How do we take that with us when we sell our home?
I took part … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - Mortgage Fraud Victims get added relief - 02/01/08 09:58 AM
The mortgage fraud victims of swindler Wesley Snyder's now bankrupt corporation, OPFM, Inc., and five other companies related to his fraudulent mortgage business, will get further relief from 13 lenders who are now holding their loans, announced the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, according to Lancaster Newspapers.
Nearly 650 Pennsylvania homeowners will benefit … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Manheim Township High School ranks among the Top Schools in the US - 01/31/08 11:34 PM
U.S. News and World Reports recently released their study of the Nation's Top High Schools.
Is it any wonder that Manheim Township High School was awarded as such a high ranking school? For years, Manheim Township has scored highly on standardized tests, but this year we received a very nice surprise … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Good Valued Homes For Sale... Check out the widget... - 01/30/08 01:38 PM
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lancaster: Why take your own pictures just to save some money! - 01/29/08 04:13 PM
Why not have a professional photographer take the pictures for you and get this in return.
With Obeo Still Photo Tour, you can still have the same great look, same great customer service and tools for half the cost. Only $59.
Call me today for more information or to order your new tour.
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - A Weekend Visit to a Historic Farmhouse in Manor Township - 01/27/08 10:05 PM
I had an opportunity this past weekend to take a drive with my Wells Realty Group partner, Rick Brown. Rick, who is also known as "Conestoga Rick", knows just about everyone in the Manor Township and Conestoga Township area -- and I do mean everyone! When he heard that I have several buyers looking for … (7 comments)
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lancaster: Obeo Web Traffic Report - 01/25/08 09:26 PM
Are your using the right virtual tour company?
If you are using Obeo, then you are using the right company. The chart below from NAR is proof.
If you like more information on how to give your listing the best marketing out there or would like to see why at Obeo we are not … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Obeo Tour Distribution List - 01/25/08 09:04 PM
Obeo feels that your listing deserve as much exposure as possible to potential buyers.
Because of this, we have aligned partnershps with many other websites to get your listings additioal website traffic.
Please see some of the website below
National Real Estate Portals:
Realtor.com
Homes.com
HomeSeekers.com
Yahoo Real Estate
Trulia Real Estate Search
Google
SRAR
Century 21 (century21.com)
ColdwellBanker.com (coldwellbanker.com)
Comstock (com-stock.com)
Unique Global … (0 comments)
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lancaster: New Obeo Look - 01/25/08 09:02 PM
NEW OBEO LOOK!!!!
You have been waiting... and NOW IT IS HERE...OBEO HOMESITE!
See it now...
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Obeo has a new look and feel. It is high end and top of the charts!! Here are some of the new features on the new Obeo Homesite:
* Larger photos and panoramic (tour is almost as big as … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Do You Know the Secret Code? - 01/21/08 11:00 PM
Here in the Antelope Valley, as with any other community, we have several different laws to abide by. Obviously, we are not supposed to kill people, steal, speed, or run naked through the streets. Pretty much basic common sense stuff right? There are however, a few laws that some folks may … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Hempfield School District Home for Sale -- Open House, Sunday 1/20/08 - 01/18/08 08:58 PM
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Hempfield Says "NO" to TND Plans! - 01/17/08 10:01 AM
Residents of East Hempfield Township have been placing "NO to TND" signs in their front yards for months now. And they're concerns have been heard!
Kudos to the East Hempfield Township supervisors, who voted unanimously to discontinue any further studies for the TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development) that builder & developer Charter Homes & … (5 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Landlords, listen up! - 01/12/08 08:27 PM
Lancaster City landlords -- listen up! Realtors need cooperative tenants and cooperative landlords in order to sell your listed Lancaster City investment properties.
I was showing some multi-unit investment properties today in Lancaster City. Some were kept in fairly good condition considering these properties are well over a century old. Others are clearly … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Jeannie is my Realtor because... - 01/11/08 10:25 PM
I have received two Lancaster Real Estate testimonials from clients today.
I like to think that I live my life and run my real estate business by these words, and I hope it comes across to the people I meet and assist with their real estate needs:
"You can have eveything in life you … (4 comments)
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lancaster: PA Realtors - I Need a Converted Historic Tenant House - 1700's to 1800's - 01/07/08 11:10 PM
Hello my fellow Pennsylvania and Lancaster historic real estate friends,
I have a client who has specific needs in mind for his new home.
I am in search of a historic, stone, converted tenant house, such as a converted summer kitchen, spring house, outbuilding, cottage, carriage home, etc.
It must be stone -- brick might be acceptable … (8 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster California real estate agents - 01/07/08 02:09 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Lancaster,California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist you … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Grand Pin Oak or Grand Pain in the... - 01/06/08 06:53 PM
I've spent the afternoon raking leaves at my Manheim Township home. Yes, I realize that it is January... but these darn leaves didn't finally fall off of the tree until sometime between Christmas and New Years. The leaf collection organized by the township has come and gone, so now I'm left … (8 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Assistant Position Available, Part Time - 01/04/08 11:08 PM
My team and I, The Bob Wells Realty Group of Coldwell Banker Homesale Services Group, are in the process of interviewing for a Real Estate Assistant.
If you are reading this and you are interested, please feel free to email Jeannie Kontis confidentially at Jeannie@JeannieSellsLancaster.com or call 717-286-9712.
We are looking for someone to work … (2 comments)
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lancaster: MEME Some More! - 01/02/08 11:27 PM
It seems that I've been called down to the Principal's office, since Adam Waldman tagged me for another meme during his recent 2-part meme! How does someone follow up a 2-part meme!! Should I do a 3-part meme? Don't worry, I'm not that interesting!
1. I was released from graduated from John F. Kennedy … (13 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- Our Outlook for 2008, and Thank You! - 01/02/08 01:14 PM
Dear Clients and Friends,
As the new year begins, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead for Lancaster Real Estate and The Bob Wells Realty Group. As you have undoubtedly heard, the national media has been repeating stories about a declining real estate market. That has not been our overall experience … (5 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - C. Emlen Urban, Lancaster's Architectural Gem - 01/01/08 11:46 PM
C. Emlen Urban was a well-known and well-respected Lancaster native architect from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Not only did Urban work in the Lancaster area, but he was also commissioned to work in the surrounding areas. No mention of Lancaster architecture would be complete without reviewing … (7 comments)
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster - The Twelve Days of Listing (Day 12!) - 12/23/07 10:07 PM
The 12 Days of Listing (Your Home for Sale in Lancaster)
Day 12 of The 12 Days of Listing (Your Lancaster Home For Sale)
Finally, it's here!
Do you have a Home for Sale in Lancaster County, or one that you are thinking of Listing for sale within the next few weeks? I've been … (0 comments)
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lancaster: It's All About Me-Me-Me! That's right - I've been Me-Me'd! - 12/18/07 07:17 AM
Yes, it's all about Me-Me! It's true, I've been me-me'd by Sarah Eubanks.
My first thought was ''Oh no!" My second thought was "What do I write about?!" And my third thought was "I'm crazy busy this week -- I don't have time now!" But then it dawned on me … (15 comments)
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lancaster: Costly Secrets of Renting your Home - 12/10/07 05:34 PM
Here in the Antelope Valley, we have a surplus of homes on the rental market. As of today, we had about 220 homes listed in ONE source of advertising. That is quite a bit for an area this size. The majority of the houses listed for rent these days are rented out … (11 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate -- I am WOMAN, Hear me 'CORE' - Empowering Women with Real Estate - 12/05/07 04:30 PM
I have been saving this special post for my 100th post -- because it's big news and I've just about been busting trying to be patient about writing about this. A few days ago, I became an official member of The CORE. The CORE is a network of Lancaster County women who … (31 comments)
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster -- The Twelve Days of Listing (Day 5) - 11/30/07 08:20 PM
The 12 Days of Listing (Your Home for Sale in Lancaster)
Day #5 of The 12 Days of Listing (Your Lancaster Home For Sale)
Do you have a Home for Sale in Lancaster County, or one that you are thinking of Listing for sale within the next few weeks? I've been getting into a … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Inexpensive Decorating - 11/30/07 01:47 PM
I just got this from Lowe's and that it was good and so I wanted to share it. Happy Holidays.
If you have any questions or other suggestions, I would love to hear them. Be Blessed.
Earl The Pearl Sorrells
Start with a plan, especially if you're starting
from scratch. Do you entertain often? Do … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley New Home Builders - 11/23/07 04:26 PM
Many home buyers do not realized that as a local real estate agent I can still represent them in the purchase of a new home direct from the builder. I just wanted to take a moment and recognize the builders in the Antelope Valley and offer my services to any buyers looking … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Don't forget about the pets during the holidays! - 11/23/07 03:47 PM
This is the time of year when we sit back and give thanks for all that we have, and hopefully help those who are also in need. Most of us can not go shopping without hearing the sounds of bells trying to get donations for the less fortunate. Most of these … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley, Ca Business and Industry - 11/23/07 02:26 PM
The AV covers more than 3000 sq miles in the Grater Los Angeles region. It has lots of affordable land for commercial and industrial. The AV includes 5 incorporated cities and numerous unincorporated communities. The AV used to be dependent only on the areospace industry. Now, the valley has made significant … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Does Anybody Read This...(No, I don't mean my BLOG. ) - 11/23/07 09:10 AM
Ever since I started in the real estate business, I have always taken a few minutes out of my day to read the NAR "Real Estate Insights" newsletter. I have always found it to have great information relating to our business, and it almost always gives you a "brighter" picture of the … (5 comments)
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lancaster: Wine Making in the Desert? - 11/12/07 05:23 PM
Believe it or not you can make wine in the desert, and our own Antelope Valley Winery proves it every year. The A.V. Winery is having a Holiday Open House, Music Festival and Sale at their location at 20th St. West and Ave. M Saturday 11-17-07 from 12PM to 5PM. They will also … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Antelop Valley Trends, as I see it - 11/10/07 04:23 PM
I have been reading a lot lately about the housing trends in the Antelope Valley and I thought I would put my two cents worth in. Here is what I see from all of the charting I do:
New Listings on the market: The trend is down, off at least 25% in … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Performing Arts schedule - 10/29/07 01:38 AM
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown- Nov 2-4 Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
Antelope Valley Jazz Ensemble - Nov 10th 8pm
Chris Botti -NOv 15 8pm
The Kingston Trio 50th Anniversary Tour- Nov 16 8pm
Clint Black Up Close and Personal- Nov 18 7pm
The Night Before Christmas - Nove 30 & Dec 1 7pm
THe Nutcracker … (0 comments)
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lancaster: A Convenient Truth - 10/22/07 03:56 PM
An interesting phenomenon has come to my attention lately. With foreclosures on the rise and people struggling to make their mortgage payments, it seems as though people would be anxious for a way out. Surprisingly however, very few of them will even consider renting out their properties. I have had … (10 comments)
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lancaster: A High Desert Six Pack - 10/21/07 08:50 PM
I have noticed that several of my favorite bloggers have been doing a "six pack" blog to reminisce about their most popular writings. In light of that discovery, I figured, what the heck? I may as well slap up my six just for giggles! Ladies and gentlemen, a drum roll … (2 comments)
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lancaster: To Eviscerate or not to Eviscerate? - 10/20/07 08:07 PM
I decided to write a blog and ask all of my fellow Rainers a question that has had me wondering for a while. You see, one of the rental homes that we manage had a water leak in the middle of the night about six weeks ago. We contracted an emergency water … (9 comments)
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lancaster: What buyers want - 10/19/07 01:33 AM
What Modern Buyers Want From Their Home and Neighborhood
You need to figure out what your buyers HOT buttons are. Buyer want energy efficient home, but they want the big houses and several car garages. 60% of home buyers will pay more for a house with an oversized garage or multiple cars … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster -- Manheim Classic Car Show - Cruisin' the Square - 10/18/07 10:59 PM
Dust off those Fuzzy Dice and cruise on over to the Manheim Boro Classic Car Show - Cruisin' the Square this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. This is Manheim's 7th Annual Car (and motorcycle) show.
From 10 am - 2pm you can enjoy the hot rods, vote for your favorite, and stick around … (7 comments)
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lancaster: Stand Up Comedy is No Longer Funny! - 10/13/07 12:23 PM
I was inspired to write this post after realizing that I was becoming more and more of a target for stand up comedy. Of course, being the good natured fellow that I am, I usually don't mind being the cause for someone else's laughter. However, with the gas prices the … (5 comments)
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lancaster: Meet the Family – Janet and the kids... - 10/11/07 12:41 PM
Antelope Valley Real Estate Specialists
My wife Janet O'Brian and I are happy to provide unsurpassed value to buyers and sellers of single and multi family homes in Palmdale, Lancaster, Quartz Hill and the entire Antelope Valley.
Contact us for information on Foreclosure, REO, Residential, Income, Land, Pre-Foreclosure, Fixers-uppers and New Home for … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley Foreclosure - Update October 10, 2007 - 10/11/07 12:11 AM
Antelope Valley Foreclosure Numbers
as of October 10, 2007
Pre-Foreclosure Scheduled for Auction REO's
Palmdale 1637 754 832
Lancaster 1656 734 901
Acton 40 7 16
Rosamond 89 45 38
Littlerock 128 40 49
Pearblossom 8 3 5
Do not look at these numbers as doom and gloom to the real estate market … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Berks, Lancaster, & Montgomery County Real Estate - 10/10/07 09:46 AM
Steven Hagee Realtor®There is no greater reward than a satisfied customer.
My number one goal is to make you a satisfied customer. Having been born in central Pennsylvania and residing in Berks County for the last 10 years and having done business in the Lancaster & Montgomery county areas as well, gives … (1 comments)
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lancaster: Our market compared to 1997 - 10/10/07 12:54 AM
Our market now compared to 10 years ago
You hear a lot of people talking about the market, the foreclosures, the economy, and comparing it to the 90's. Frankly, there is no comparison, at least not in the AV, where we were hit hard before. You may say I don't know what … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley Tidbits Trains, Planes and Buyers... - 10/09/07 12:35 PM
There was a bit of an up-tick in Buyers last week. It appears all of the work us Realtors are doing is starting to move buyers to reality and sellers are joining in too. My wife Janet and I are having less trouble getting substantial reductions from our sellers.
The Antelope Valley is … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster PA Real Estate -- Homes for Sale in Lancaster PA, Land for Sale in Lancaster PA - 10/03/07 09:46 PM
Wells Sells! The WELLS Team, of which I am a partner of, has some exciting properties listed for sale. Here is a selection of listings for sale in Lancaster, Lititz, Conestoga, Manheim and Ellizabethtown! We have land for sale for residential, commercial and/or residential construction. We have townhomes for sale! We have … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Homes for Sale in Lancaster PA -- Lancaster County Real Estate -- Not so cunning after all - Foxtons discount broker laying low - 09/30/07 09:51 PM
Well, here's a news story that didn't surprise me!
Foxtons, the discount brokerage servicing New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, is just about shutting its doors. It is sending home 350 out of 380 employees, and is contemplating filing for bankruptcy. I say "employees" because as a personal opinion (and I can … (27 comments)
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lancaster: VACANT LAND, LANCASTER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. ALMOST 5 ACRES. - 09/28/07 12:25 AM
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lancaster: VACANT LAND IN LANCASTER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, 2.5 ACRES - 09/27/07 11:21 PM
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster -- Tips for Buyers and Buying a Home in Today's Market - 09/27/07 08:33 AM
Planning on moving and purchasing a home for sale in Lancaster PA any time soon? Now is a great time for buyers, as there is a large selection of quality available homes for sale at realistic listing prices. But what are some of the common errors that you can try to avoid? … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster -- Harvest Used Book Sale - Last Day! Overlook Park in Manheim Township - 09/26/07 07:27 AM
Today is the last day of the annual Harvest Used Book Sale put on by the Lancaster County Library at Overlook Park in Manheim Township.
From 9AM to 6PM on Wednesday, Sept. 26th, you can find a plethora of quality, used books -- everything from cook books to children's books, self-help books … (5 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley Hotels - 09/24/07 02:35 PM
What happing in the Antelope Valley Or as I'll be calling it AV Tidbits
Work is progressing on the new 99 suite Staybridge Suites on 5th St West in the Palmdale Trade Center, west of the Fwy 14. Staybridge, a brand of Holiday Inn, will offer 1 and 2 bedroom suites and … (1 comments)
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lancaster: How to Get the LEAST from Active Rain! - 09/07/07 11:32 PM
A thought occurred to me today while I was perusing the latest and greatest from Active Rain. You see, I have a long list of people that I have subscribed to. I am constantly looking for more great bloggers to keep track of due to the fact that there is … (13 comments)
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lancaster: Saturday night in the High Desert, and other thoughts - 09/07/07 09:57 PM
Wow! What a night. The temp. is a wonderful 74 degrees and the wind is light. What a change from last week, boy did we bake.
The great thing about living in the desert is that even-though the day time temp can get to 107-110, the night time temps drop by 30-35 … (0 comments)
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lancaster: WWIII: The Battle with the Ants...A Blogumentary - 09/05/07 07:38 PM
My house invaded earlier this year in a surprise move that has resulted in a massive list of casualties. So far, all of the casualties have been on the side of the enemy, but they are casualties none the less. These sneaky interlopers can be found crawling out from under … (11 comments)
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lancaster: Raising your Happiness Level - 09/03/07 07:50 PM
Do you like how you feel now, or would you like to increase you feeling of satisfaction and contentment? You know when you feel good. When you feel good, good comes to you. When you think bad, and feel bad, more bad thoughts and feeling come to you. You know when … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Real American Heroes - 08/29/07 02:11 PM
Every now and then, a real hero is born. I have had the pleasure of knowing a few of them in my lifetime! A hero to me is the kind of guy who is selfless and self-sacrificing. The guy I am going to focus on today is my cousin Jim. Jim and I were … (36 comments)
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lancaster: Come Join the Fun At The Antelope Valley Fair - 08/24/07 01:01 AM
I can not believe summer is almost over, the High Schools are back in session and it is time for the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster!
For any of you potential new home buyers out there, this is a great event to come to so you can see one of Lancaster's … (0 comments)
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lancaster: The Absolute Worst Waste of Advertising Money - 08/21/07 09:49 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, if you will direct your attention to the screen, I will show you the worst form of advertising I have ever seen...
Now, as some of you may know from previous blogs, I am not a major fan of several types of advertising campaigns.
#3 … (29 comments)
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster PA -- Lancaster County Real Estate - Are the Ghosts Included in the Sale? - 08/09/07 09:00 PM
I showed a house today that was haunted. No kidding. The seller confirmed it, and this was after my buyer witnessed it.
So, what exactly do you put on a Sellers Disclosure form for this type of property?
We were looking at a very large, very old home for sale - … (22 comments)
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lancaster: Homes for Sale in Lancaster PA -- Lancaster County Real Estate -- New Friendships Forged with First-Time Buyer and Seller - A successful day! - 08/08/07 10:06 PM
Earlier this week I posted Fireworks Avoided at Settlement Today about my settlement that was saved from going awry due to a disgruntled buyer (not my buyer!). Now that this horrid settlement was over and done with, I was geared up for today's settlement - which was a whole different ballgame.
Several … (6 comments)
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lancaster: Cans for the Cure of Cancer!! - 08/05/07 01:47 AM
Attention all Antelope Valley Residents! Your help is needed in the fight to cure cancer. On September 15 & 16 2007 the American Cancer Society will have it's Relay for Life Walk at Highland High School in Palmdale. This year Keller Williams Realty - Lancaster is organizing a team and it is our goal … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Reasons to become real estate investors - 08/01/07 01:23 PM
We have all seen them on late night TV, the get rich quick scams. You have to do nothing and just join us and you will be a success and very rich, living the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Most of the don't work for the average Joe. They forgot … (4 comments)
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lancaster: Pre-approval or Pre-qualified? - 08/01/07 12:30 PM
Before anyone starts looking for a home they should look for a loan that will suit their needs and their pocket book. How do you do this? You need to talk to a lender or your Realtor, and they can hook you up with someone they have used in the passed … (6 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley Foreclosure - Update July 31, 2007 - 08/01/07 01:02 AM
I have had several people ask me what the foreclosure numbers are for the Antelope Valley so here are todays numbers from RealtyTrac.
Pre-Foreclosure Auction REO (Bank Owned)
Palmdale 1.375 419 878
Lancaster 1,354 413 1,003
Littlerock 96 33 52
Acton 21 4 30
Pearblossom 6 3 10
Kern County
Rosamond 68 18 55
Mojave 21 4 … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Tips on Moving with Your Pets - 07/31/07 11:29 AM
Smoothly introducing your dog to your new Lancaster PA home:
Moving into your new Lancaster PA home is very exciting, for your entire family!! But did you know that introducing your dog into a new home can be incredibly stressful for them? Fortunately, there are a lot of things that we can do … (2 comments)
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lancaster: Homes for Sale in Lancaster PA -- Lancaster County Real Estate -- Don't forget these real estate factors: - 07/29/07 12:29 PM
Some of the most important factors to consider when searching for a home in Lancaster PA is how the property and its location will affect your lifestyle. So although the home itself is obviously critical, don't forget about the other factors:Schools in Lancaster, shopping in Lancaster, your morning commute to and from … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Seller's Required Disclosures - 07/29/07 01:09 AM
This is for California. The following is required disclosures that the seller's must provide to the buyers and the timelines.
7 days after the Contract is FULLY executed, Seller MUST give the BUYER the following disclosures.
1. Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS)
2. Smoke Detector Statement
3. Water Heater Statement
4. Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Safety & Environmental … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Conditions - 07/27/07 11:30 AM
Antelope Valley Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group we continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Antelope Valley real estate statistics for the last seven days.New homes on the market: 255 Of these, the number … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Rivertownes Fourth Friday in Lancaster County PA - celebrates Marietta, Columbia and Wrightsville - 07/27/07 09:49 AM
Fabulous 4th Fridays in the Rivertownes - Columbia, Marietta, Wrightsville
The Rivertownes of the Susquehanna Valley and Lancaster County PA have been celebrating their heritages this summer during their Fabulous Fourth Friday in the Rivertownes events - held every fourth friday of each month through September 28th.
This Friday, July 27th, enjoy a viewing … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster PA Fabulous 4th Fridays in the Rivertownes - Columbia PA, Marietta PA, Wrightsville PA - 07/27/07 09:47 AM
The Rivertownes of the Susquehanna Valley have been celebrating their heritages this summer during their Fabulous Fourth Friday in the Rivertownes events - held every fourth friday of each month through September 28th.
This Friday, July 27th, enjoy a viewing of the movie "Kate and Leopold" will be offered at the National Watch … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Homes in Lancaster -- More To Do While in Lititz for the Annual Outdoor Art Show - Lancaster PA - 07/27/07 09:13 AM
Visiting Lancaster PA? Not quite sure you want to spend the entire day looking at artwork during the 41st Annual Outdoor Art Show in Lititz PA on July 28th? Need something else to do while your friends and family search for the next Picasso?
Here are a number of other things to … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Annual Outdoor Art Show in Lititz PA - July 28 - Lancaster PA - 07/26/07 04:28 PM
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Lititz PA?
The 41st Annual Outdoor Art Show in Lititz Springs Park will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2007, and is hosted by the Village Art Association of Lititz PA. This event is open to all artists. It is free of charge to … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - Home for Sale in Penn Manor - 07/24/07 05:04 PM
For Lancaster Real Estate Information,
http://www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com
For more information on Homes for Sale in Lancaster, or questions and/or concerns about buying or selling a home in Lancaster County PA, please contact Jeannie Kontis at (717) 330-5137 or email at Jeannie@JeannieSellsLancaster.com. Search for Lancaster Homes for Sale at www.JeannieSellsLancaster.com Jeannie … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Cal-Vet Loans - 07/24/07 12:50 AM
Cal-Vet loans are loans that most veterans who are buying a home in California are eligible for. These loans are administered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs. The Cal-Vet funds and services its own loans. These funds come from the sale of State General Obligation Bonds.
The way the program works: … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Rates fall third week in a row - 07/22/07 10:46 AM
Mortgage rates fell. 30 yrs fixed is still at 6.74 %. The rates over last week fell .25%. Last year the morgage index was 6.91% while 4 weeks ago, we were at 6.61% The 15 yrs fixed rose to 6.41%.
The Federal Reserve kept short-term rates unchanged, last week. They also, … (3 comments)
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lancaster: AV's newest addition - 07/19/07 01:20 PM
Yes, we have a new addition in the AV. It is our forth Super Walmart. This is is on Valley Central Way and Lancaster Blvd. It is just shouth of the original California Walmart. The old is was the first Walmart in California, built in 1990, and was the 1440th in … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Crackdown on Sect 8 in the AV - 07/19/07 12:00 PM
From Jan to May, nearly 100 residents have lost their Sect 8, due to major local enforcement targeted at finding those who are defrauding, or breaking the rules of, the government aid program. (I am one who feels about this like I do about Welfare. I feel that these are great programs … (7 comments)
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lancaster: 7/12/07 - Forecast: Rain/Shine - Prices Up/Down - 07/16/07 06:49 PM
As we all know, every day can't be sunny and bright. By the same token, every day can't be rainy. The California Association of Realtors understands this as much as a weather forcaster understands the weather. In a recent C.A.R. article, according to National Association of Realtors most recent forecast "Lower … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 5/4/07 - Reasonable air fares - 07/16/07 06:44 PM
I know this is not going to be about real estate, but then on second thought it just might be. It was announced announced on Tuesday by United Airlines as it prepares to roll out service from the L.A./Palmdale Regional Airport terminal to the Bay Area that we will have some … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 4/9/07 - Good Read - 07/16/07 06:41 PM
Here is a good read that was sent to me by a Title Rep. (if you've got a few minutes): Would you dare buy a house in California today? In spite of mind-boggling prices, the short answer is, "Yes -- under certain conditions." This is not the answer I expected. The … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 3/14/07 - Good Credit? - 07/16/07 06:35 PM
Enough of the "sub-prime" stuff. Do you have good credit? I mean above a 700 FICO. If so, this is the time for you to do some serious looking for your new digs! With the way the market is, and interest rates still at a major low rate, this may ultimately … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 3/8/07 - High Risk Loans, part 2 - 07/16/07 06:31 PM
Another aspect to "High Risk" loans is adjustable rate loans. Now, I am NOT a lender and I want to make this clear up front, I am not suggesting ANY type of loan to anyone. If you are considering a loan, be it a new home loan or a re-finance, please … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 3/7/07 - High Risk Loans - 07/16/07 05:44 PM
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about "high risk loans" and a growing interest in governmental controls of such loans. High risk loans are loans where the borrower puts little or no money out of pocket when purchasing a home. This could easily be you or me controlling our … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 2/21/07 - 2007 Law Changes - 07/16/07 05:35 PM
California Withholding Tax Alternative Upon Transfer of Property - This law applies ONLY if you are selling INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY (see exemption #1 below.) This new law provides an alternative to the current California withholding tax requirement upon transfer of real property of paying three and one-third percent of the sales … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 12/27/06 - According to C.A.R. - 07/16/07 03:44 PM
According to the California Association of Realtors, despite home sales dropping 22.2% in November, the leading index showing slow economic growth in the coming months and the fact the the median priced home in California is UP 1.4% in November compared to November '05, California remains the most populous State. To … (0 comments)
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lancaster: 12/21/06 - Whats going on - 07/16/07 01:15 PM
Have you read the paper recently? They are saying the maybe the big dump the Real Estate market took might be showing signs of recovery. Well, if you had been watching the charts on our web site you would have seen that a month ago. Keep you eyes open, good deals … (0 comments)
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lancaster: Lancaster Real Estate - Lancaster County Farmland Stays Safe! - 07/14/07 09:02 AM
Recently, another 265 acres of beautiful Lancaster County Farmland was preserved by the Lancaster County Commissioners. To date, there are over 77,694 acres preserved which includes 683 Farms!
Included in the recently preserved farms are a 52-Acre dairy farm in Drumore Township, a 28-Acre farm in Caernarvon East Earl Township, a 124-Acre dairy … (0 comments)
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