How Much Honesty is Too Much? While consumers may not vote honesty as a virtue that the real estate community can point to as a character trait. I believe most Realtors that I know and come into contact with are for the most part honest, hard working people, I also believe that this current market has pushed some in our industry to the line in the sand as far as honesty is concerned. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that Realtors are now behaving in an unscrupulous manner, I just am seeing some little things happening that [...] Click To Read More
Cash is King!
A quick look a the sales numbers for the first 5 months in Southern PA. Cash sales almost equaled FHA contracts, underlying what we already knew. Smart investors are taking advantage of the great values in Southern PA real estate. We will be launching a new “investors site” shortly. It will feature hot picks and provide investors with the analytical tools to make informed buying decisions. In the interim, if you have any questions about investing or real estate in Southern PA, please do not hesitate to contact us. No. of Listings Dollar Volume Average Price Median Price Ave DOM [...] Click To Read More
It is no longer location, location, location!
Great article from Wall Street Journal about determining values in the housing market. One of the key factors, local unemployment rate. Southern PA is currently at 7%, an improvement of 1.7% over prior year and a full 2 points below the National average. Please contact us if you any questions regarding real estate in Southern PA. Click To Read More
Home Price – Home Values in Gettysburg Adams County Pa – Calling All Real Estate Investors
Home Price – Home Values in Gettysburg Adams County Pa – Calling All Real Estate Investors Earlier this week the Case – Shiller index came out for home values across the United States. While the news was bad for the real industry, and those with homes on the market, and quite frankly for the country on a whole. The one group that should be taking advantage of the news is Real Estate Investors. As you can see from the chart below home values have fallen in the Gettysburg Adams County Pa area by 4.4% Year to Year. Even more drastic [...] Click To Read More
Sellers Remember to Mow The Lawn!
Almost as important as the appearance of your “Front Door” when Buyers are being shown your home is the appearance of your lawn and shrubbery. I actually had Buyers buy a home last weekend because of the beautiful lawn and deck in the backyard. At this time of year Buyers are paying more attention to the amount of yardwork they may have to do. It is great idea to take the time and show off your yard, patio, an deck areas to the max! Hanging planters of colorful pansies, and tulips are always a nice touch in the Spring. Make sure the outside is as pleasing [...] Click To Read More
