Welcome Back Readers! Today we’re talking about Buyer Incentives. You’ve seen them, buy this house and seller will pay selling agent bonus, seller will include new Cadillac, enter contest to win a Cruise to Bahamas. Now, not many sellers have been offering these types of incentives in Lancaster, but in new constructionwe have seen No Mortgage Payments for a Year, $40,000 in Builder Upgrades, buy our home and if yours doesn’t sell we buy yours, etc.
On the surface, you might think these are all great ideas, but they aren’t. They are actually terrible ideas. Read on after the jump to find out why!
Welcome Back Readers! Today we are going to talk a little about the subject many home buyers complain about, Pet Odors. Pet Odors can be a big problem when selling, many pet phobic buyers who catch the slightest whiff of Fido or Fluffy the Kitty turn around an walk right back out the door. That doesn’t mean you have to get rid of Fido and Fluffy, we know they are part of the family and you love them. It does mean that you have to take some steps to address the issue. Read on after the jump to find out more!
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To buy a house or not to a buy a house, that is the question. It’s a big decision, some would say due to the huge impact it can have on your lives it’s the biggets decision you’ve ever made. Some people will tell you to buy a house right away, others will tell you to wait a few years. These opinions vary between friends, family members, co-workers, even Mom and Dad might disagree on the right thing for you to do. Who’s right, what should you do?
Well, the short answer is that it’s completely up to you. You should rely on the advice of friends and family, their experiences can save you a lot of trouble, but in the end no one can make this decision but you and your spouse. As a Realtor, I get asked all the time by nervous buyers whether I think they are making the right decision and while I am happy to give advice, my answer is always the same, it doesn’t matter what I think, because in the end YOU will be living in whatever home you buy and YOU will be paying for it. For that reason and that reason alone, you need to tune out everyone else’s opinions and focus on what youwant to do.
Welcome Back Readers! It’s time once again for our Monday Lancaster Fit Bit from Mickey Glick at Body and Soul Fitness Studio! This being the first Fit Bit of 2010, Mickey wanted to make sure she gave you the basis for a solid plan to carry you through the year. Read on after the jump to see what she has in store for you!
Welcome Back Again Readers! It’s Monday, Christmas is over and it’s almost time to ring in the New Year, so what better way to prepare than with a Monday Lancaster Fit Bit from Mickey Glick at Body and Soul Fitness Studio! This week, Mickey brings us some short and sweet advice on 2 similar but different subjects, read on after the jump to find out more!
Good Afternoon Readers! It’s Monday, time for another Monday Fit Bit from Mickey Glick! The one thing I hear all the time from Mickey is that fitness isn’t about making huge radical changes, but about all the little things that add up to an overall healthier life. Stand up, walk, laugh. Yup, it is that simple, read on to find out more!
THAT’S RIGHT, 19 OUT OF 20! AS ALWAYS, THE SECURITY AND STABILITY OF OUR LOCAL ECONOMY CONTINUES TO KEEP OUR COUNTY IN THE TOP 20 LISTS OF MULTIPLE PUBLICATIONS AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA! IF YOU WERE WONDERING IF NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY OR SELL A HOME, THE ANSWER IS YES!
Lancaster, Pa.
Companies planning to hire in next quarter: 18%
Best job prospects: Construction, Durable Goods Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities, Leisure & Hospitality, Government
Population: 140,804
Average home price in January: $168,618
Unemployment rate: 7.3%
Lancaster, in Pennsylvania Dutch country, has been developing its downtown and now has a growing number of shopping, dining, and cultural options. Prince Street, with its art galleries, is known as “Gallery Row.” The metro area’s unemployment rate has been rising but it’s relatively low compared with the rest of the state.
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Jason
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We are also the 21st Most SecureMetro area of any size in the US!
According to www.bestplaces.net “Health, prosperity, safety and security are all desirable aspects when it comes to seeking a place to live, work or raise a family…..The rankings took into consideration crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorism threats, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers in 379 U.S. municipalities. The study divided the communities into three groups: large metropolitan areas, mid-size cities and small towns.
Here is the breakdown for Mid Sized Cities:
Mid-Size Cities (150,000 – 500,000 residents)
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As always, you can call me Direct at 717-371-0557 or at the Office 717-490-8999, email me at [email protected] or send me a text message using the tool to the right of this post!
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Jason
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