lancaster pa real estate: October 2009 Lancaster PA Real Estate Market Results... - 11/17/09 11:44 AM
October was a good month overall for home sales in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Real Estate activity was consistent with the pattern that developed over the past summer, with the exception that new listings fell off dramatically versus recent years.

For the complete market snapshot visit my local Lancaster real estate … (2 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: September 2009 Lancaster Home Sales Summary... - 10/15/09 01:47 PM
September 2009 Summary
Home sales in Lancaster County fell from August levels but did not drop appreciably from numbers posted in recent months, posting 423 in September, the same amount as in September 2007.  The average sales price continued it’s slide from July highs to reach $181,435 in September.  The sustained … (1 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: New Green Homebuyer Program A First in Pennsylvania - 08/28/09 11:55 AM
Lancaster, PA (August 28, 2009) – The Jeff Geoghan Realty Group of Coldwell Banker Select Professionals proudly announced an innovative new homebuyer program this week.
Many homebuyers today are interested in finding the most energy-efficient homes and are often ready to make improvements to the property that reflect their personal … (5 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: New Lancaster PA Home For Sale - East Petersburg - Classy Split! - 08/06/09 12:03 PM
East Petersburg Gem Visit this home's website at www.6475Lemon.com for more photos and info.
6475 Lemon Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520 View Map Discover this classy split-level nestled in historic East Petersburg, just a few miles north of Lancaster City. Located in Hempfield Schools within walking distance of downtown shops … (2 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: LIST OF 10 - TEN BUDGET TWEAKS IN A RECESSION - 07/24/09 11:30 AM
Here's a neat list of "budget tweeks" you can utilize in a recession, courtesy of our financial partner Jeremy Walter of Bare Financial Inc.
1. Dine out less and cook out more with the neighbors to cut entertainment costs2. Become coupon savvy for cosmetics and groceries3. Do not decrease your giving … (3 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate - June 2009 Home Market Review - 07/07/09 03:08 PM
 
It's time this month to revisit the numbers for Lancaster County PA homes...
June 2009 was actually pretty good. The overall downward trend (contraction) in home sales continued year-over-year, but this June was a decent rebound considering the low low back in January 2009.
Where's the good news?  Pending sales … (2 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Realtors - Beware New Craigslist Scams Involving Your Listings! - 07/07/09 10:02 AM

This spring & summer I've experienced two types of Craigslist-based scams that deal with listings I have advertised.  If you're advertising homes on Craigslist beware - you could experience something similar:
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1 - Recently I had a seller who called me suddenly to say that someone had shown up … (14 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Jeff Geoghan Realty Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Bare Financial Services, Inc. - 06/30/09 09:08 PM
Lancaster, PA (June 12, 2009) – The Jeff Geoghan Realty Group of Coldwell Banker Select Professionals proudly announced an addition to their homebuyer program today.
Jeremy Walter, a financial planner of Atglen-based Bare Financial Services, will be partnering with Jeff Geoghan and his group to provide an initial financial consultation … (2 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Ooh Boy! I've Got A Nice Hamilton Park Home For You... - 06/03/09 04:21 PM
This week - A special treat of a home in popular Hamilton Park.  Homes in this vibrant community are generally desirable for their proximity to downtown Lancaster City and everything cool on the west end of Lancaster.  This federal-style brick semi has all the great things you look for in Hamilton … (2 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: USDA Loans Are Hot - But You Have To Know If The Property Qualifies... - 06/03/09 01:34 PM
USDA (Dept. of Agriculture) home loans are all the rage these days in PA because of the "zero down" option that is so rare since the mess last fall.  However, buying a home with USDA funding requires jumping through a few extra hoops, the most important of which is whether the … (2 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Silly Me, I Forgot To Tell You About Another Article Featuring Yours Truly... - 05/26/09 03:20 PM
Back at the end of April Paula Holzman ran an article about the potential impact of the 2009 Stimulus Bill on local real estate sales, and featured my comments.  I knew about when the Central Penn Business Journal would run it but forgot to post the link.  Paula graciously reminded me … (9 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Time For A Comprehensive Lancaster County Homes Market Update... - 05/07/09 02:12 PM
Let's catch up with what's been happening in the Lancaster County PA real estate market, through April.  I'm going to review the last 3 years of data and point out the highlights that are important to you.

Here's the April 2009 Review, first of all.  We can see that a … (4 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate Spotlight Home of the Week - 04/22/09 11:07 AM
54 RINEER, QUARRYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17566
5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms listed at $360,000
  
 
3 story custom-built home with too many upgrades to list. Completely private 3.3ac lot w/ 360 degree wooded views, perfect for the upscale buyer seeking privacy. Some upgrades include, stone fpl in Fam Rm, Brazilian cherry HW … (0 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Hope For A Home: Individual Development Accounts - 04/13/09 10:49 PM
In an era of challenging home markets and uncertain economic outlooks, one might be tempted to think that the dream of home ownership is further than ever away from those in the “low income” classifications.  In Lancaster PA and many other areas, however, community advocates are using an effective tool to … (3 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lititz Week In Review - 04/08/09 07:10 PM
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Lititz, PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lititz, PA market review for last week, ending April 4.  The current inventory activity of Lititz, PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 6 properties sold last week with a price of $273,200 these … (0 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Spotlight Home of the Week - 04/06/09 02:11 PM
1095 BLAIRTON , MANHEIM 17545
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms listed at $207,900

Move in and relax. All the work has been done. Recent upgrades include roof(2005), stainless steel appliances, energy efficient windows, well pump & tank, air conditioning, radon mitigation system, Culligan water softner. All this on half acre on … (1 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - Lititz Week In Review - 03/31/09 02:29 PM
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Lititz, PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lititz, PA market review for last week, ending March 28.  The current inventory activity of Lititz, PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 5 properties sold last week with a price of $164,924 these … (0 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate - Spotlight Home of the Week - 03/30/09 07:36 PM
128 E FRONT , LITITZ 17543
4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms listed at $229,900

 
The charm of Lititz plus a carriage style apartment! Wrap around porch - Hardwoods, gorgeous in-laid parquet dining room floor - Huge country kitchen. Apartment with solid tenant above detached garage. Warwick School district.
To see … (1 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: East Petersburg PA Homes - New On The Market! - 03/26/09 11:25 AM
I have the pleasure of introducing this new offering in East Petersburg, PA!  You can view the bigger photos at www.6045Parkridge.com.
 

East Petersburg Neighborhood Entertainer
 
Prepare to be impressed with this updated home in a cul-de-sac neighborhood in Hempfield Schools.  From the all-new kitchen to the large family … (1 comments)

lancaster pa real estate: Lancaster PA Real Estate Market - East Petersburg Week In Review - 03/25/09 04:25 PM
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East Petersburg PA - Homes For Sale Update
Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending March 21.  The current inventory activity of East Petersburg PA homes for sale according to MLS:
Sold: 1 property sold last week for an … (0 comments)

 
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