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Open Houses February 28, 2016
We’re expecting temperatures in the 50’s this Sunday, so venture out and join us at this weekend’s open houses! Both happening Sunday, February 28 from 1-3 pm. 2278 Basset Drive, Lancaster $225,000 Quaint cape-cod in desirable Manheim Township neighborhood close to Overlook Park, this home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car... Read More
Featured listing: 2825 Mimosa Lane, Lancaster
Gorgeous 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo in Hempfield community the Arbors. Over 2100 square feet of living space features kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar, family room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors, and first floor master suite. Priced at $389,900 Check out the full listing here & request a showing! ... Read More
5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Spring Market
Many of you throughout Lancaster County are considering listing your home to sell in the Spring. It may seem early, but now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for Spring! Even if you aren’t thinking of selling, many of the ideas we’ve included here are great home maintenance tips as we head into... Read More
Lancaster Real Estate Market Update
The Lancaster County Association of Realtors (LCAR) recently released their latest press release with a real estate market update. According to LCAR, 2015 was the strongest year for home sales since 2007. Here are a few highlights from the press release: Average sales price for the fourth quarter of 2015 is $193,470 Pending home sales... Read More
What are Closing Costs and Who Pays Them?
Like with any industry, there are a lot of real estate specific terms that are used in real estate transactions. Terms like MLS, co-op, down money, escrow, and closing are just a few. Without being involved in real estate daily, it’s easy to see why folks would not have a clear understanding of these words.... Read More
Six Snow Removal Tips
You can’t so much as walk to your mailbox without hearing about it: snow is coming! While the winter temperatures have definitely arrived here in Lancaster County the past two weeks, it seems likely we’ll be greeted with our first accumulating snow fall of the season later this week. In light of the impending snow,... Read More
7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home
This time of year, many people begin to consider purchasing a new home. It’s a new year and a fresh start, the holidays are over, and folks are spending time considering what the next year will bring. If you find yourself thinking a new home purchase is in your future this year, consider taking these seven steps... Read More
Reduce Your Risk with a Home Warranty
We understand that buying a home can be scary. Not only is it often one of the largest financial commitments made by a person or family, but there are also a lot of variables that can create additional stress for home buyers. One major concern we hear from buyers is concern about things breaking down the... Read More
Stress-Free Selling: Appraisals
Today we’d like to continue with the series we began several weeks ago on stress-free home selling. So far, we have covered pre-listing home inspections and home staging and the ways they reduce your stress when selling your home. This post will focus on home appraisals. There are many ideas and terms thrown around when people... Read More
Short Sales: What are they and should I buy one?
Defining a short sale A short sale is a situation that occurs when a home owner selling their home will not net enough money in the sale to pay off the existing liens currently against the property. Since the seller cannot pay off the full balance of the liens at settlement, they are considered “short” what... Read More