adams county: Our Communities are Our Treasure - 12/21/10 07:41 AM
Our Communities are Our TreasureI was out this afternoon doing the usual last minute Christmas shopping, you know the usual fighting traffic, waiting around for sales people etc, etc. I wasn't finding what I was looking for so I decided to head over to Hanover Pa, a 20 -30 minute drive from Gettysburg, through some of Adams counties prettiest country side. No sooner had a I gotten a short distance from Gettysburg when I came across a Mennonite woman waiting the mailbox, dressed in the usual dark tights, sneakers, print dress and prayer cap the image struck me for some reason. … (11 comments)

adams county: Adams County SPCA 4th Annual Dinner Gala - 10/25/10 04:52 AM
Adams County SPCA 4th Annual Dinner Gala

Come on out and support your animal friends. Adams County SPCA will be holding it's 4th annual dinner gala at the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg on Saturday November 13, 2010. This fund raising event includes several dinner entree choices, silent and live auctions being held throughout the evening, live entertainment by The Boomers.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. as the live auction begins at 8:00p.pm. There is a wide variety of auction items available including Hauser Estate Winery … (4 comments)

adams county: Adams County Tax Assessment Update - 08/19/10 08:42 AM
Adams County Tax Assessment UpdateRecently the Adams County area of Pennsylvania underwent a tax reassessment by 21st Century Appraisals. The process as I stated in my earlier post was completed and distributed to the tax payers of Adams County, and was not well received. In this Realtors opinion the job was poorly done, the first thing that jumped out to me was the 4 year old comps used by 21st Century Appraisals, as well as the scope of work that was targeted to "highest and best use". I also think the entire job is tainted by geographic incompetence, the workforce that … (4 comments)

adams county: You are Your Community - 08/17/10 12:15 AM
You are Your CommunityLast night I interviewed for an open position on the Gettysburg Area School Board, I wasn't chosen, but the experience did remind me how important it is to become a part of your community. The experience was interestingGettysburg Area School District, they place you in the middle of a room with all these people around you, and there you are with a few big microphones in front of your face and the Superintendent fires questions at you. It really felt like testifying before a senate sub committee. An odd way to conduct business, but this is Gettysburg and … (17 comments)

adams county: Adams County Tax Reassessment - Crippling Homeowners - 07/23/10 07:14 AM
Adams County Tax Reassessment - Crippling HomeownersRecently the residents of Adams County received their new property assessments, and the news for most is not good.While the company that did the reassessments stated that only 33% of Adams County property owners would see a significant increase in their property taxes, appeal requests tell another story. In just a few days over 1,150 informal appeals have been scheduled.  While it's been since 1990 that a tax assessment occurred in Adams County, it should be noted that since 1996 property taxes in Adams County have increased 218.5%! Now a good portion of those exploded … (7 comments)

adams county: Adams County Home Stats by School District - 06/22/10 12:09 AM

The information shown in the two charts above shows pretty consistent median home prices except for two area showing major changes and one school district showing significant changes.
Bermudian Springs shows a whopping 21% increase in the median home price, and Fairfield shows a 20% decrease in the median home price. Gettysburg as well shows an 11% decrease as well, not as dramatic as Fairfield, however 11% is nothing to sneeze at.
Information like this gives the homeowner some real perspective as what that particular market is doing, and what it has done. When buyers and the Realtors that are representing … (1 comments)

adams county: Gettysburg Festival June 18-27 Arts, Food & More... - 06/12/10 10:23 AM
Gettysburg Festival  June 18-27 Arts, Food & More...For roughly 10 days in June Gettysburg Pa puts on a show of sorts. The Gettysburg Festival offers over 100 events including art, music, theater, dance and even culinary events. There are also children's events throughout the entire festival. One of the highlights of the Gettysburg Festival are the two culinary events, the North - South dinner, and the Edible Art Tour, both events are designed by a former White House chef.
   
Event sites include The Majestic Theater, Lincoln Square (which is the center of town), and Gettysburg College.The Gettysburg Festival is … (3 comments)

adams county: Encouraging Numbers from York Adams Home Sales - 03/11/10 06:48 AM
Encouraging Numbers from York Adams Home SalesHome sale stats for York and Adams counties came out today, and the news is encouaging. Homes sales for the York and Adams counties area's is up 16% for the first two months of 2010. Median sales price in the Adams county area saw a 6% decrease, with York county posting a 1% increase. This is good news for the Central Pennsylvania real estate market. Some area's showed some marked improvement from 2009, Fairfield for example showed a median sale price increase of 12%, going from $235,000 in 2009 - to 264,000 in 2010. Littlestown showed a … (4 comments)

adams county: Great Home For Sale in Gettysburg-Adams County- Pa - 02/17/10 05:48 AM
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150 Park Ave-Gettysburg Pa $224,900
Beautiful, well maintained home in a wonderful neighborhood. Giant 1,300 sq foot finished basement, new vinyl windows, wall to wall carpet, large bathroom, 1/2 bath in master, tons of closets. This 3bedroom 1 1/2 bath home is in move in condition. Eat in kitchen as well as dining room, fireplace in living room, large lots, 2 car garage, central air, screened in porch, this home has it all. Contact GettysburgGerry @ 717 752- 6886.

   
   
 
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adams county: Wordless Wednesday Icicles - 02/17/10 02:13 AM
 
Thought I would just let my fascination with icicles speak for me today.
 
 
 The one thing that I love about winter are the icicles, these are a particularly nice grouping on one of my listings.
 
Notice the double layering, pretty creative that mother nature, gotta hand it to her

It is always a challenge however maneuvering below these babies, some of these are big enough to cause major injury.
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adams county: Check This Out Can You Find the Car In this Picture? - 02/08/10 01:45 AM
Check This Out Can You Find the Car In this Picture?This past snow storm that dumped over 30" of snow in some places is not a usual occurance here in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Yes we usually do get snow during a winter season, however this is no usual by any means. Turned out to be a record snow fall for the Gettysburg, Adams County , Pennsylvania area. Digging out from all this gave us local residents new meaning to the term "The Battle of Gettysburg". Two days of shoveling and we finally got both vehicles out of the snow and roadworthy. Below … (9 comments)

adams county: The Battle of Gettysburg-Generating Leads - 01/22/10 02:47 AM
The Battle of Gettysburg-Generating Leads
 
Gettysburg Pennsylvania is a challenging market to sell Real Estate. Many of the residents of the area do not use cell phones or computers. Many agents in the area must rely on back to basics; out of the box community orientated lead generation. These methods as well as using the technology that the 21st century offers makes the job just a bit different here in Adams County.
 
Here are some suggestions for lead generation without using technology, old school as they say.
 
-Utilize membership in your local Chamber of Commerce, DO NOT … (3 comments)

adams county: Hauser Estate Winery in Adams County Pa-Make It Your Destination - 11/29/09 10:47 PM
Hauser Estate Winery in Adams County Pa-Make It Your Destination
Nestled on a hill top in the heart of Adams County Pa apple county sits one of the area's newest and best gems. Hauser Estate Winery sits on ground that for many previous generations produced some of the finest Pennsylvania apples. The switch producing grapes for wine was a big win for the people of Adams County, as well as the many tourist who come out each year to visit the Gettysburg Battlefield and surrounding area.
    
The views from the 360 glass enclosed tasting room are magnificent, encompassing the … (2 comments)

adams county: Garryowen Pub in Gettysburg-Pa - 11/27/09 12:53 AM
Garryowen Pub in Gettysburg-Pa

Adams County Pa has it's share of Pubs, but none are quite the same as Gettyysburgs Garryowen Pub. Located on Chambersburg St just 1 1/2 blocks from the Gettysburg town square. Owners Kevin & Joann McCready have brought a little bit of Ireland to the Gettysburg area. The interior holds an Irish feel, and the Celtic art is wonderful. Having spent time in Ireland myself I can say that it truley is like walking into a neigborhood pub in Ireland.
    
The menu is truley a trip back to the emerald Isle itself. Black & … (1 comments)

adams county: 100 Chambersburg St in Gettysburg- Pa - Home of Seasons Bakery - 11/24/09 11:46 PM
100 Chambersburg St in Gettysburg -Pa Home of Seasons Bakery

Just over three years ago Amanda Louey and Jeremy Schaffner embarked on a journey into the business world that is Gettysburg, Pa. Having graduated from the School Of Culinary Arts in York, Pa they had a vision of a bakery with a laid back, comfy, yet upscale urban feel. They realized that vision in the form of Seasons Bakery & Cafe in downtown Gettysburg, Pa. The bakery is set in a beautiful old civil war era building, not far from the town square. Throughout the day customers can grab a coffee, … (1 comments)

adams county: Country Living at it's Best at 2710 Mummasburg Rd-Gettysburg-Adams County-Pa - 11/23/09 05:24 AM
Country Living at it's Best at 2710 Mummasburg Rd-Gettysburg-Adams County-Pa
This home is in the heart of Gettysburg, Pa horse country. Completely redone, new windows, new siding, new insulation, new siding, new wiring, new everything!
3 Bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths on 1.06 acres. This Gettysburg charmer is 1596 sq ft.
  Includes refrigerator, Oven-range, smoke alarms, on well & septic so no public utility bills.
 
Porch, workshop, one car garage as well. This Historical beauty is a must see at $ 189,900
For more information visit me at the Community Benefits website.
 
 
 

 
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adams county: Cashtown Inn-Bed & Breakfast- History and Fine Dining Combine In Adams County, Pa - 11/22/09 09:41 PM
 
Cashtown Inn-Bed & Breakfast- History and Fine Dining Combine In Adams County, Pa

 A wonderful thing happened to Adams County in January of 2006, Jack & Maria Paladino purchased the historic Cashtown Inn-Bed & Breakfast and set about to make the inn one of the top dining establishments in the Adams County Area. Large scale renovations were completed on the building as well as the menu; the finished product in both cases has been a resounding success.
 The Inn was originally built in 1797 by Peter Mark and was known then as the Cashtown Hotel. The only acceptable form of … (0 comments)

 
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