lancaster pa homes for sale: Manheim Township PA Condos For Sale - Hot New Listing - 05/02/08 02:51 PM
Lovely & Large Manheim Township CondominiumLocation: Tollgate Station Come see this large Manheim Township Condominium in desirable Tollgate Station an ideal location for commuters to Harrisburg, York or the PA Turnpike. A modern floorplan boasts over 2,000 square feet of living space with a wonderful central kitchen, large master suite … (2 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: East Petersburg PA Home For Sale - Great Value New Listing! - 04/24/08 03:28 PM
There's a new listing for a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath single family detached home coming on the MLS tomorrow - along Miller Road in East Petersburg, PA. According to the listing agent it will be priced at only $145,000! That's a great price for a detached 2-story home in Hempfield Schools.
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster County Farmette For Sale - 8 Acres - 02/14/08 03:38 PM
Live the Lancaster County dream - a small farm of your own to grow organic food and raise free-range chickens! (OK, that'd be my dream...).
This 4 bedroom historic home was built back in 1895, and includes a bank barn and lots of space. Located in one of my favorite areas … (6 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Why "Waiting For The Bottom" May Be Foolish - 02/13/08 01:06 PM
There was a good article on MSN recently dealing with the housing market. I was impressed with the thoroughness and thoughful insights expressed by the author, Melinda Fulmer. Here's the link:
http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article2.aspx?cp-documentid=6112643
In the conclusion of her article the author points to 5 good reasons to buy right now, and 5 good … (23 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Constitution Square, East Petersburg PA New Listing Worth Seeing - 02/04/08 01:31 PM
There's a new listing in popular Constitution Square in East Petersburg. If you're in the market for a townhome this is a great model and option for you.
2209 Olde Meadow Court has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a cape-style floorplan with nice private side entrance. It's listed at $149,900 which is … (2 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Inventory On The Rise - 01/28/08 10:48 AM
Keeping a watch on the ever-changing real estate market in Lancaster County, PA and surrounding areas is part of my weekly routine. I thought I would update my readers on the latest inventory trend for Lancaster PA homes for sale and the other adjoining areas that make up our local MLS … (6 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA Expired Listings - Hundreds Need Help - 01/02/08 05:03 PM
Oh my goodness - looking at the hotsheets on the Lancaster County PA MLS today - would you believe the number of home listings that have expired over the new year...
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Holy smokes! There are a LOT of homeowners out there in Lancaster County scratching their heads right now and wondering what … (8 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Another Year for Lancaster, PA Real Estate! - 12/31/07 09:01 AM
Well, Lancaster County Real Estate made it through another year, this a tumultuous one with downturns in home sales virtually every month. Yet, despite the national doom and gloom, I think it's safe to say that the Lancaster housing market survived intact.
My local readers have to realize that the stuff … (3 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: November Lancaster Home Sales - Winter Is Coming Early - 12/13/07 04:58 PM
Lancaster County Association of Realtors announced the November 2007 home sales statistics this week, and many of the trends I identified in October (see my post here) continue. Overall, home sales were down 15% versus 2006, with 398 estimated closings vs. 470 last year. However, things are much worse once again … (3 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: October Lancaster PA Real Estate Sales Figures Are In - And It's Not Pretty - 11/08/07 01:03 PM
The October report from the Lancaster County Association Of Realtors came out this past week, answering the question in many realtors and customer's minds - how will this fall season start out? This year has been a depressed one in general, as the County home market fights off the incessant national … (6 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA Homes For Sale - Check Out My New Featured Listings Page - 11/01/07 05:35 PM
I'm proud to announce a new webpage on YourLancasterHome.com that will allow homebuyers to search my latest listings as they happen! This webpage is set up in a "ticker" format that displays my featured Lancaster PA homes for sale as they are entered on the MLS. If you're looking for a … (6 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: North Reservoir Street - Lancaster City PA Homesales - 10/15/07 02:00 PM
If you live on North Reservoir Street in Lancaster City, take a moment to view this video on selling your home...
As you recently saw, I sold the home at 226 N. Reservoir for a record price this fall. Let me help you sell your home in the same manner!
For a … (2 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Lancaster County Foreclosure Prices Climbing - 09/25/07 01:23 PM
With foreclosures on the rise nationally, Lancaster County was bound to be hit with increases in defaults as well. Foreclosure listings have indeed increased over last year, 22% based on MLS data. The trend, though, is not clear as the number dropped a few percentage points in 2006 over the year … (8 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: 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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lancaster pa homes for sale: 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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lancaster pa homes for sale: 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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lancaster pa homes for sale: 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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lancaster pa homes for sale: Wetherburn Homes - Manheim Township Real Estate Spotlight - 07/26/07 12:27 PM
Considering the wide variety of fine neighborhoods and locales within Lancaster County, it may not come as a surprise that one of the favorite ones is located right in the middle! Nestled in Manheim Township, PA is Wetherburn, a beautiful community of upscale homes.
Wetherburn was built between 1979 and 1999 in … (4 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster Real Estate Outlook - It's The Right Time For Buyers - 07/06/07 11:35 PM
With all the bad press on the national real estate market, I think it bears mentioning at this midpoint of the year that Lancaster County is doing OK, thanks to continuing low rates and higher inventory of homes. In short, it's a buyer's market now. No more transition - a full … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster City Home For Sale - A Renovated Gem! - 06/26/07 10:07 AM
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market Facts - Inventory Backing Up - 06/23/07 10:45 PM
I thought I'd share some very recent home sale statistics for the Lancaster County and Lebanon County MLS that we belong to here. The data is interesting & supports and confirms what most Realtors are seeing happening in the home sales market.
The following chart shows the montly breakout of (from L … (1 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster First Time Homebuyers - Great Opportunity! - 06/23/07 10:04 PM
If you are looking to own a Lancaster City, PA home for sale, here's a great opportunity. I listed today a wonderful home at 561 New Holland Avenue in Lancaster City. Real Estate in Lancaster has been climbing steadily with the city's revival but there are still homes like this one … (1 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Average Days On Market in Lancaster County - 06/13/07 12:27 PM
I've been curious how much different the average "days on market" is this year versus last year - so I looked into it. Here are some simple comparisons for key areas around the center of the county:
Avg. Days on market 2006 … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Preparing for a "Short Sale" - Helpful Steps - 06/07/07 03:20 PM
No one wants to be there: you find yourself in a position where you're not able to keep up with the mortgage payments, perhaps due to a job change or illness...maybe you even have missed a few payments already and the notices are starting to come in. Before it gets any … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster City Living looks at Lancaster City's housing market - 05/18/07 01:11 PM
Here's a good article from Lancaster City Living's latest newsletter, courtesy of Michael Sprunger, Executive Director.
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May 2007
It doesn't take much looking around to notice that things have been changing for the better in Lancaster. Construction seems to be in the works at every turn. In fact, Lancaster Newspapers observed, at the … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA profile - Michael Sprunger of LancasterCityLiving.org - 05/18/07 12:09 PM
A new organization is promoting homeownership within our great city of Lancaster! The oldest inland city in the U.S. and one-time home of the Continental Congress, Lancaster is a very historic & beautiful town which is currently undergoing a renaissance of culture, which is carrying over into increased home ownership … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Fulton Bank in Denver is holding a mortgage open house 5/23 - 05/18/07 11:26 AM
This from my friend Todd Swiontek, manager of the Fulton Bank Denver Branch:
"Next Wednesday May 23rd I am holding a mortgage day here at my branch. Deidre Brown from Fulton Mortgage will be here from 12-6 to discuss first time buyer programs, construction mortgages, and home equity loans. The purpose … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Selling your home - so you're serious: now what? - 05/07/07 12:59 PM
Considering a move can be a threatening experience: you are looking forward to a new home with more space, newer components, a better view or just a more convenient location. Or, you are downsizing into a condo or townhome to reduce your workload (let's face, upkeeping a property takes time & … (2 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: East Petersburg Spotlight home - 05/03/07 02:07 PM
I wanted to pass on to you a unique opportunity to own this wonderful historic estate. It's a 3,000 square foot (plus) home in East Petersburg, one of the largest I'm aware of within the borough. I've been through the home and it's going to be wonderful! The owner, Tom Roehm … (2 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Real Estate auctions in Lancaster County: A great idea or a bad one? - 05/03/07 02:02 PM
One thing that is very popular around this area of PA is the public sale, or auction. There is an interesting debate that goes back and forth when industry pros get together - are they a good thing or not? Here are some pros and cons I have heard on the … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster County tax assessments - what does this number mean? - 05/03/07 10:08 AM
A normal question that is asked when I am working with buyers and sellers is "why is my assessed value this, when the sale price is that?" I've found that most people aren't familiar with how their taxes are calculated. So here it is:
Your real estate taxes are determined by two … (1 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Local School Information - everyone's asking - 05/02/07 02:56 PM
I get asked often "so what's the good school district in the area?". Well, folks, that sort of question is one that we as industry pros are verboten to answer, because it's a danger area with the fair housing act - we don't want to appear to be leading you, the … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Spring activity is heating up - 05/01/07 11:07 AM
Talking to agents I know I'm hearing that spring has finally sprung! One agent was scheduled to show 7 homes this past weekend and by Monday 5 of them had gone under agreement...if you are shopping right now be advised - don't wait for your nest convenient time if you really … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem (Part 3) - 04/30/07 10:42 AM
Here is part 3 of the history of East Petersburg, PA, a Lancaster County gem:
Part One Part Two
In 1888 David Gochnauer built the house at 1977 State Street (originally known as Columbia Avenue) which was the first in town to have electric lights and indoor plumbing. It is still there … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: One-photo agents - 04/26/07 03:07 PM
Just a quick post to express my frustration at listings with only one photo on the MLS. Come on, people! What is the seller paying for, anyways? Even the worst foreclosure prop will benefit from a couple of photos. Let's all agree to stop the photos with the car mirror obvious … (7 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Top Ten Real Estate Buzzwords for Lancaster County, PA 2007 - 04/26/07 12:02 PM
People keep asking me "what's the latest?" for the local southeast PA real estate market. I've been mulling this over in the wee hours of the morning and come up with my first "top ten" list (I've always wanted one of my own - goes back to my old Letterman days). … (2 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Preparing for the home inspection - part 2 - 04/26/07 09:52 AM
Continued from Part 1:
Be familiar with the most common issues found during an inspection:
1) Improper Surface Grading and Drainage. By far the most frequent problem. It is responsible for the most common household aggravations, including water penetration into the basement or crawlspace. Water is the home’s biggest enemy! Make … (5 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem (Part 2) - 04/26/07 09:12 AM
Continued from part 1, history of East Petersburg, PA:
From 1812 through the end of the century, Petersburg continued to develop as more residents moved in and set up shop as businesses, churches and other ventures primarily geared around supporting the many farms in the area. In comparing the 1853 and 1875 … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: PA Buyer agency - a great concept! Why do buyers still call off RE signs... - 04/24/07 04:41 PM
Today I talked to another homebuyer who got sucked into working with the listing agent for a property he really liked. I'm constantly amazed at the lack of solid buyer education that's out there. Buyers in Pennsylvania need to know about buyer agency! If you as a buyer are working with … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem - 04/24/07 11:28 AM
As a resident and councilman in "East Pete", and as a history buff, I became interested in the history of this small Pennsylvania town with deep roots. So, in 2006 I authored a book entitled "Walking Tour of Historic East Petersburg" with a committee of local residents. Carole Wilson of … (1 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Preparing for the home inspection - part 1 - 04/24/07 11:02 AM
This article is courtesy of Herb Ingram of Amerispec Home Inspections of Lancaster:
Most likely, when an offer is presented to you for your home, it will contain some type of contingency related to the findings of a professional home inspection. In order for that process to go as smoothly as possible, … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Lancaster PA Homes for sale - Classic Lancaster County Cape - 04/23/07 10:46 AM
This classic 4 BR 1.5BA brick home near Lancaster City has location, location, location! Near town & shopping, but not a busy street. Backs up to Conestoga CC Golf Course. Hardwood floors, First-floor bedroom & half bath. Economical oil hot water heat. Partially finished basement has bar and family room … (0 comments)
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lancaster pa homes for sale: Home performance contractors speak out - 04/23/07 10:26 AM
The following 2 paragraphs are from Tamasin Sterner of Pure Energy of Lancaster. I asked her to comment on what people say when they see her business card the first time and on the industry in general. Thanks Tamasin! "Home Performance has been a confusing term for many people. After looking at my … (6 comments)
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