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Cute, Cozy, and Convenient!
This home has it all. Located in York Suburban School District, this adorable home is ready for a new family! Minutes to York College & York Hospital, this 3 bedroom home offers a large private yard for family gatherings. For more details and photos, check out HOMES.
Executive Home-Near Maryland Line!
Located minutes from Maryland, this executive ranch offers a unique floor plan. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, and quality upgrades provide a perfect home for the discriminating buyer. Nestled on a private 1.4 acres, this home provides the perfect sanctuary after a long day at work. EXECUTIVE RANCH
Great Time to Buy Luxury Real Estate
It is a great time to buy luxury real estate. Not only are mortgage rates once again at historic lows, but real estate values are low and inventory is high. It is a buyer’s market, which means it is an exceptionally great time to invest in a larger, nicer home, a better time in fact than has been see
n in years. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal mentions that a larger home gives more bang for the buck, and these days that is exactly what people are looking for.
It has taken a bit longer for sellers of high end homes to come to grips with reality. That reality is that it is no longer a seller’s market and that sellers are no longer in control. What that means is that sellers now feel the need to not only come down in price but do a better job of haggling when they get an offer, after-all it is an unknown when the next offer may arrive.
Click here to read a recent article from the Wall Street Journal on why it is a good time to buy a bigger, nicer home.
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Successful Short Sale Basics
The recession has had a few benefits for those looking for the next best deal, one of which is the short sale. Short sales are when home owners owe more than their homes are worth and sell them for less than is owed. For the seller a short sale is a way to avoid foreclosure. For a buyer a short sale can
be a great investment opportunity. The downside of a short sale is that the procedure can be lengthy and frustrating at times. A short sale is dependent on the lender’s approval and the lender’s involvement typically slows the entire process down.
Here are a few basics that can help you through this interesting real estate procedure:
- Know what the home is worth. A Realtor can do a comparative market analysis (CMA) and let you know what the home is worth. While you will probably pay less than the home’s value, submitting an offer that is too low will most likely be rejected by the bank.
- Find a real estate professional that has experience with short sales. A certified distressed property expert (CDPE) for example, is a real estate professional that has undergone specific training related to the sale of distressed properties.
- Be prepared. Just like buying regular real estate, have your money ready. If you will be getting a loan, do your mortgage homework before you enter the short sale process.
Above all, patience is a necessity when completing a short sale. The process can be a long one and waiting it out, while tiring, is unavoidable if you want the purchase to succeed.
Click here to read an article about short sales from NPR.
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Morning Wake Up Call
Taking the dog for his morning romp, we heard voices in the heavens. Turns out a hot air ballon from the festival had drifted into the neighborhood. They were close enough we carried on a coversation in normal tones. They are at the Fairgrounds through this evening if you want to see them up close.
- Up close and personal!
- Watch out for the tree!
- That was a little close!
You can see this ballon and others at the York Hot Air Ballon Festival.