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February 26th, 2010 - 12:12 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 6. The Lancaster Inspector's Corner with Matt Steger

Lancaster Inspector’s Corner – Saving Energy in Lancaster Pa Part 2

Welcome Back Readers!  This post wraps up the two part series on energy efficiency from Matt Steger with WIN Home Inspection !   As we began discussing last time. electricity costs in Lancaster PA have skyrocketed due to the deregulation of electric companies here in PA.  One of the ways to co[...]

January 29th, 2010 - 5:14 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 2. Real Estate Finance & Financial Info, 3. For Real Estate Professionals

Fannie Mae Offers Closing Cost Assistance and Appliance Incentive

Welcome Back Readers!   It’s been a busy month in real estate, so many things happening both locally and nationally it seems everyday there is something new!  That’s actually the becoming the normal state of affairs nowadays and I don’t mind as it gives me lots of things to writ[...]

January 26th, 2010 - 11:55 am § in 1. For Everyone, 7. Remodeling Lancaster with Mike Blank

Remodeling Lancaster – Homeowner Tax Credits You Can Claim this Year!

Welcome Back Readers!   This is the first in our new Remodeling Lancaster Columns by Guest Columnist Mike Blank with MBC Building and Remodeling, LLC ! If you live in Central PA and you have ever wondered who you could trust to provide quality remodeling and handyman repair services, look no farth[...]

January 20th, 2010 - 2:34 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 2. Real Estate Finance & Financial Info

Did FHA Just Throw First Time Buyers in Front of the Bus for a PR Gain?

 Welcome Back Readers!  I apologize in advance for the negative tone of this post, but it is information that people who plan on buying this year need to have.  Let me start with this:  There are many solutions available to FHA’s problems, and there are other programs that allow cash poo[...]

December 18th, 2009 - 12:00 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 6. The Lancaster Inspector's Corner with Matt Steger

Lancaster Inspector’s Corner – What Happens During a Chimney and Fireplace Inspection by a Home Inspector?

Happy Friday Readers!   Welcome back to our Friday Inspector’s Corner, where we are continuing Matt Steger’s discussion on Chimney and Fireplace inspections.  Matt is a Home Inspector with WIN Home Inspection and he is the one I call for all of my Lancaster County Pa Home Inspection n[...]

December 9th, 2009 - 12:35 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 2. Real Estate Finance & Financial Info, 3. For Real Estate Professionals

It Isn’t a Question of “If” Waiting Will Cost You, but Rather “How Much?”

Waiting.  Sometimes a wise strategy, sometimes a foolish one.  When it comes to home buying, waiting will surely cost you.  There are a number of reasons why, but before I go into that, let’s get one thing clear…. if you aren’t in a positions to buy, if you truly can’t af[...]

December 3rd, 2009 - 4:29 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 2. Real Estate Finance & Financial Info, 3. For Real Estate Professionals

HUD Secretary Donovan woke up this morning and got himself a gun……

… and he plans to use it to take out the US Housing Market! I know, very dramatic.  Maybe even a little uncalled for.  On the other hand, there is really no other way to describe how potentially dangerous the policy changes that  HUD Secretary Donovan is proposing this week.  What are tho[...]

November 19th, 2009 - 3:51 pm § in 1. For Everyone, 2. Real Estate Finance & Financial Info, 3. For Real Estate Professionals, 4. Local Real Estate Market Data

The numbers are in and they’re…… not that bad!

I know, I know, not the most inspiring title but seriously, when we look at market statistics in today’s ecnomy not that bad is pretty darn good!  Read on to find out more! digg_url = 'http://thelancasterconnection.com/2009/11/19/the-numbers-are-in-and-theyre-not-that-bad/'; [...]