York County Township Parks

One of the truly wonderful joys of  living in Southern PA is the number of excellent County Parks we have for our enjoyment. I am a walker and I just love going to the parks, two of my favorites are Springettsbury Township Park and John Rudy, mostly because they are nearby to my home.  However we have many more in the area and what they provide is just amazing to me.  All have picnic pavilions with charcoal grills, great playgrounds for the kids, basketball, tennis, field hockey, volley ball etc. etc.  On many different holidays there is free entertainment, fireworks on the 4th [...] Click To Read More

Housing Prices!!

If anyone is thinking about purchasing a home now is the time!  We have a nicely priced inventory of homes in Southern PA that are just waiting for new owners!  Interest rates are at historic lows and  they probably won’t stay that way! The rates are almost in half of what they were in 1991! What a rare thing that is!! There are many bargains with prices lowered to the price  of  homes well before the financial crisis, that too will not last.  Don’t try to catch the bottom that is a losing gamble somewhat  like trying to catch a falling knife!  [...] Click To Read More

Buying A Home? Take This Free Video Credit Course

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Here below is a series of videos that will teach you what you need to know about getting your credit in shape for a home purchase. Please feel free to share these videos with a friend who currently owns or is looking to own a home. Staying out of credit trouble can have a big impact on your financial help for years to come! Credit Course Video 1 Credit Course Video 2 Credit Course Video 3 Credit Course Video 4 Credit Course Video 5 Credit Course Video 6 Credit Course Video 7 Click To Read More

Negotiating Rules (7 Videos)

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In the series of videos below you’ll learn about 7 rules to follow when negotiating your next home purchase. These are: Never Put Your Best Offer First Develop a good relationship with the cooperating agent Know when to walk away Know what the seller wants Know your market Get A Home Inspection Ask For it! These rules are outlined in the 7 videos below… Negotiating Rules 1 Negotiating Rules 2 Negotiating Rules 3 Negotiating Rules 4 Negotiating Rules 5 Negotiating Rules 6 Negotiating Rules 7 Click To Read More

Get Preapproved

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Before you even start shopping for a home, you’ll want to be sure you have financing in place to make your purchase. Getting a “pre-approval” from a reputable lender is one of the first steps in your home shopping process. Watch this video for more details: Click To Read More

5 Reasons To Use A Real Estate Agent

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Working with a true real estate professional comes with a lot of advantages over trying to go it alone. By working with a pro you’ll get: Someone with Market Knowledge who can help you navigate existing inventory and get you a good deal Someone with the industry contacts to help you through a pain free transaction To save time! You’ll save time making common newbie mistakes. Plus you’ll be able to quickly focus in on properties fitting your unique criteria A 3rd Party Buffer when it comes time to negotiate. You won’t want too many emotions involved here — having [...] Click To Read More

Rent To Own Video Course

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With all the uncertainty in the real estate markets these days, a lot of folks are choosing Rent To Own as a strategy for acquiring their next home. The following video course details what you need to know about the Rent To Own Lease Purchase process. 3 Things To Consider Before Doing A Rent To Own Your Rent To Own Checklist   3 Truths About Rent To Own 3 Ways To Prepare for A Rent To Own Purchase 4 Keys To Finding A Good Rent To Own Opportunity Who Is Responsible For What In A Rent To Own Your Down [...] Click To Read More