Lancaster County Blogger
West Lampeter resident and Lancaster County Realtor.
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2016
How Do Rising Prices Impact Your Home Equity? Yesterday, we shared the results of the latest Home Price Expectation Survey by Pulsenomics. One of the big takeaways from the survey is that over the next five years, home prices will appreciate 3.5% per year on average, and cumulatively will grow by...
08/16/2016
Where Are Home Prices Headed Over the Next 5 Years? Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate...
08/14/2016
This slide shows exactly why Lancaster , PA Home Buyers will lose by waiting ! Several key elements are working against you ! Core Logic is predicting Appreciation rates in excess of 5% this year . The very low Absorption Rates and inventory scarcity will only escalate this ! Additionally ...
08/13/2016
Wow, I just stumbled into this post and am shocked it received no readership ! Within it lies key secrets to finishing strong in 2016 ! Give it a good read and you'll be shocked that you Want To Be FAT !!! Do you REALLY want to have a great second half of the year this year? I could give you al...
08/13/2016
Luxury Home Sales & the Impact of the Stock Market In a recent post, CoreLogic looked at the correlation between stocks and the sales of upper-end properties ($1 Million+ sales price). The report revealed: “The powerful ‘wealth effects’ generated by the rapid rise in equities between 2009 and 20...
08/12/2016
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What States Give You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Thinking of moving across the country? How far will your money take you? The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living compared to Northeast and Western states. The ‘Biggest Bang for ...
08/11/2016
Real Estate Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak This housing market has many people talking about home values; where they are and where they are headed. It’s also interesting to look back and see how home prices compare to values prior to the housing crisis. Every quarter, Freddie Mac releases...
08/10/2016
Home Sales Up in Every Price Range over $100K! The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. Homes priced between $100-250K showed a modest increase at ...
08/09/2016
Thinking of Selling Your House? Pick the Right Agent! Today, more and more sellers are stepping back, taking a look at the advice real estate professionals give them, and asking themselves whether they can trust that advice. And that is exactly what they should do. The most important question you...
08/09/2016
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Buying Remains 36% Cheaper than Renting! In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the ran...
08/08/2016
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