Lancaster County Blogger
West Lampeter resident and Lancaster County Realtor.
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2017
Where Are the Home Prices Heading in 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 est...
02/27/2017
Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Mark Since 2007 Highlights: Sales of existing homes reached the highest pace in a decade at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million. January marked the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains as the median home price rose 7.1% to $228,900. ...
02/25/2017
Last Home Left -14 Jasper Final Phase at the Villas at Georgetown ! Our very last property , 14 Jasper is nearly complete and can be finished in 30 days ! But there is still time to pickyour own Kitchen , Baths and flooring ! This is our Chester Model , which is a3BDRM, 2Bath Ranch with an open...
02/24/2017
The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled 'Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans: “Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy and is...
02/24/2017
Are You 1 of the 59 Million Planning to Buy This Year? According to a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, one in four Americans are considering buying a home this year. If this statistic proves to be true, that means that 59 million people will be looking to enter the housing market in 2017. The su...
02/23/2017
Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD! So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listin...
02/22/2017
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US Housing Market Is Moving into 'Buy Territory'! According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index ...
02/21/2017
The Impact of Homeownership on Civic Involvement The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled 'Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans: “Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy an...
02/20/2017
Many buyers in our local market have sizable Student Debt . When asking what impact they might have on my ability to buy a home , there appears to be much confusion ! This blog post will clear up all of your questions ! When getting a mortgage many items are taken into account. These ite...
02/19/2017
Do You Know the Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (30%), vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-price...
02/19/2017
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Michael J. Perry
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist