Lancaster Township Parks - Windolph Landing Park - 08/31/07 03:27 PM
Tucked away in a nice corner of Lancaster County, PA is Windolph Landing Park. Part of the Lancaster Township network of community parks, Windolph Landing Park is special because of it's quiet setting and proximity to the Conestoga River.
Windolph Landing homes is a community built in the late 1980's with … (2 comments)
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I got a hug today! - 08/31/07 11:08 AM
For the first time, my seller actually hugged me today at closing. That felt pretty good.
I can't be sure what it was that made him want to hug me, either the extra $10,000 I made him by pricing his city home aggressively and backing it up with the best marketing which … (18 comments)
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Lancaster City PA Real Estate - Before & After - 08/29/07 02:44 PM
I've been posting articles on the homes Ken Knouse has done in Lancaster City - you've seen some of them perhaps. Now Ken is underway with a new project on Reservoir Street near Chestnut street. Did you like the look of 226 North Reservoir Street? Here's a little about Ken's latest … (1 comments)
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Northeast Lancaster City Homes For Sale - Next "hot spot"? - 08/28/07 03:21 PM
In my humble opinion, northeast Lancaster City represents the best value for a city buyer's money right now. Especially if you're a first-time homebuyer or one with minimal space needs. Prices are still excellent, the streets are nice and the homes have loads of charm.
Where exactly is "northeast" Lancaster? I would … (1 comments)
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Lebanon Crankers BMX - A Great Lancaster County BMX Kids Event - 08/28/07 10:03 AM
I started my boys Nathan & Daniel in the sport of BMX, or Bicycle Motocross, this past weekend at our "local" track. I remember racing BMX in the late 1970's when it was just getting started. My kids are avid bicyclists, so I was excited to get them into a competitive … (2 comments)
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East Petersburg Day 2007 - Coming Soon! - 08/22/07 05:16 PM
I wanted to post an early reminder about East Petersburg Day 2007, which is scheduled for Saturday September 15th. As a member of the steering committee, it's my pleasure to give you some details about the day's events so you can plan to be there accordingly. For other information please visit … (1 comments)
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Countrywide Layoffs Announced - 08/20/07 04:47 PM
I'm back from a week in the woods at Central Manor Campmeeting - great time for the whole family (even without air conditioning).
First thing I saw today was an article by Jim Hagerty of the WSJ (who has done an article with quotes from me in the past). He was writing … (7 comments)
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Ephrata Hospital & Aetna Advantage HMO Failed This Customer - 08/15/07 03:31 PM
I thought I'd post a follow up to my family's birth experience at the end of June. The baby is doing great (photos forthcoming), no issues other than a low birth weight which is rapidly going away as she gets bigger.
Well, you can review our harrowing experience dealing with the hospital … (4 comments)
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Lancaster PA FSBO - For Sale By Owner - Time to Reconsider - 08/10/07 03:31 PM
With the market cooling and the home inventory growing, the last thing a house needs is to be put on the market without professional marketing! Selling FSBO, which stands for "for sale by owner", is a losing proposition in today's tech-friendly and buyer-focused homesale market. Lancaster PA homes for sale demand … (7 comments)
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Millport Conservancy - Lititz, PA - 08/10/07 01:47 PM
One of the largest wildlife refuge areas in Lancaster County, PA is Millport Conservancy near Lititz borough, between Lititz and Rothsville, PA. Homes for sale in the area are few simply because the refuge takes up much of the valley that Lititz Run (another word for creek) flows through.
The preserve is … (5 comments)
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Deceptive Mortgage Advertising - Fraud? - 08/09/07 05:23 PM
I received an unmarked envelope today from a return address in New Jersey. Being interested in this anonymous piece of apparent junk mail, I opened the thing.
The first item my eye fell upon was the following:
Whoa! Doesn't sound good...then this threatening letter continued with a summary of my home mortgage, which was … (7 comments)
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Lancaster PA Home Sales - July 2007 Market Report - 08/08/07 11:11 AM
According to the Lancaster County Association of Realtors, July 2007 was a relatively great month for home sales.
The monthly sales recap released today states that 539 Homes sold in July, down only 2.4% from July 2006 (552). The average sale price did break the record at $205,545 - pretty high … (5 comments)
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Folks, this could be a BAD week for Mortgages - 08/06/07 02:43 PM
I was at an agent's breakfast sponsored by my firm, Long & Foster Real Estate this morning down in Maryland. A corporate exec showed me this article he had printed off from the Washington Post. In fact, there are articles all over the web in the mortgage world, some of which … (14 comments)
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Lancaster Scenic Route 324 - Pequea & Martic Townships - 08/03/07 10:29 AM
Looking for a fun afternoon drive in Lancaster County, PA? Try scenic Route 324 from Lancaster City to the Susquehanna River. This classic Pennsylvania byway has beautiful homes, vistas, farmscapes, valleys, forest, parks and a boat launch as well! I'll take you on a photographic tour down one of my favorite … (4 comments)
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Lancaster PA Electric Rates Rise Effective Today - 08/01/07 04:44 PM
Well, it's started.
PP&L raised the rates of residential consumers in it's Southeast Pennsylvania market effective August 1st (that's today, folks). The increase for today is expected to be almost 4%, according to a Lancaster Newspapers article on the subject. It's part of a two-stage increase in the short-term, with the second … (5 comments)
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Custom Sign Riders - Made Easy - 08/01/07 03:38 PM
I thought I'd post today about a product I've come to really like. Whenever I think a sales support company in Real Estate is doing a good job, I want to give them public kudos, for everyone's benefit.
Photosignriders.com is a cool company selling custom sign riders in all popular sizes. … (8 comments)
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