Lancaster County has one of the better agricultural preserve laws in the country. Some agricultural areas are protected from development, while others cannot be subdivided off except for one lot of not less than ten acres. Some farmers have been paid by the acre for signing protective easements
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07/31/2007
What Should I Test My Water For? If you're buying a home that doesn't have public water, certain types of loans (FHA, VA) may require that the well water be tested. However, ther may be times when home buyers or home owners have concerns about their water, even if publicly provided. What kinds o
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07/30/2007
SOLDWhen you walk into this townhouse, the first thing you'll notice is the extensive hardwood floors. They'll take a beautiful finish and reward your efforts with an exceptional home at a very affordable price!The present owner started work on the home but was unable to complete it. It's a sol
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07/27/2007
Back in May I posted a blog about an historic log house in Lancaster that was about to be restored by my client. I'm pleased to be able to report to you that the work is proceeding well, and that it won't be too long before the home will be available for purchase!The house has a large addition i
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07/27/2007
The Lancaster Barnstormers have a new manager, Frank Klebe, but last night was not yet to be the night that would turn the tide for the Barnstormers. The game was against the Bridgeport, Connecticut Bluefish. The weather was cloudy, but a predicted shower never materialized. A
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07/25/2007
On July 21, Caring Singles held a corn roast at one of our member's homes. Caring Singles is a non-religious, non-profit, non-discriminatory organization. Its purpose is to provide support for single, separated, divorced or widowed persons. In addition, Caring Singles hosts get-togethers such a
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07/22/2007
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material which was widely used because of its ability to withstand high heat without breaking down or burning. Unfortunately, it was eventually discovered that it breaks down into small fibers which can become lodged in the lungs, destroying tissue and causing s
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07/20/2007
Sunnyside is the largest tract of undeveloped land in the city of Lancaster. Plans have been discussed since 1999 to develop three hundred townhouses, single family homes and apartments on the peninsula of the Conestoga River.That proposal was temporarily dropped when the county proposed moving
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07/20/2007
Saturday, July 21 will be a special day at the Rock Ford Plantation! Members of Historic Lancaster Walking Tours, in eighteenth century costumes, will portray citizens of Lancaster during the revolutionary war. Lancaster was a thriving ci
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07/19/2007
Lancaster County's Central Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the county. Located on the Conestoga River one mile south of Lancaster, the park can be reached from Chesapeake Street. The park is also home to historic Rock Ford Plantation built in 1792. The Ga
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07/19/2007
