market news: 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)

market news: 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)

market news: 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...
278
Holy smokes! There are a LOT of homeowners out there in Lancaster County scratching their heads right now and wondering what … (8 comments)

market news: 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)

market news: 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)

market news: 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)

market news: 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)

market news: 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)

market news: 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)

market news: 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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