Author Archives: Craig G. Hartranft
Valentine’s Events in Lancaster, PA
It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the second month of 2023. This means, of course, that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching (next Tuesday)! For many, that makes this coming weekend the time to celebrate! If you’re looking for something special to do, grab your significant other, favorite friends, kids, or pets, and check... Read More
Lancaster County Market Update
Here is a look at the local Lancaster County real estate market, comparing December of 2021 to December of 2022. New and sold listings remain down in 2022 over 2021 as in previous months. December saw a sharper decline in these categories over previous months, however that is not unexpected as the end of the... Read More
Open Houses Happening This Weekend
Join us at one of our open houses happening this Sunday, January 22nd from 1-3 pm. 1952 Geraldson Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 Manheim Township School District 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2800 total square feet See more details about the home here. 799 Power Road Manheim, PA 17545 Manheim Central School District 3 bedrooms... Read More
The 2023 Housing Market
What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed the pace of home sales, and... Read More
Happy Holidays from The Craig Hartranft Team
It has been a busy holiday season here at The Craig Hartranft Team! We kicked off December with our annual pictures with Santa event with our past clients. This event is always so much fun! We love seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus and all of our clients who bring their families year after year. The... Read More
Events to Kick Off Your Holiday Season
For most, this weekend kick’s off the holiday season! If you’re looking for something to do aside from standing in Black Friday lines, we’ve got a list of some things happening in the area to get your season started right. Click the links for more details on each event! Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting – the... Read More
Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident... Read More
The Craig Hartranft Team Voted #1
The results from Lancaster County Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards are in! We are thrilled to announce that our team, The Craig Hartranft Team, has been voted #1 Real Estate Agent for the fifth year in a row! This award is truly special to us because it comes directly from votes cast by our wonderful community, clients, and... Read More
Lancaster Named Best Small City in the US
WalletHub recently named Lancaster the best small city in the country. The site analyzed more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 and ranked each place on 43 features, including safety, affordability, education and quality of life. In the study, Lancaster was named the area with the lowest crime rate in the U.S.... Read More
Lancaster County Real Estate Market Update
We’ve got the usual real estate round up for you this month. Let’s take a look at the Lancaster real estate market of September 2022, including some comparisons to September 2021. New and sold listings for September came in at 535 and 485 respectively. These numbers were both a decrease from 2021, with new listings down... Read More