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Lancaster PA Real Estate - Search for a Home - Buy or Sell a House - Relocate to Lancaster County
A resource to give you information to help you buy or sell a home. Search the MLS and find current listings that have what you need in your next home. Learn how to get your home in shape to sell for the best price with less hassle. All free -- never any obligation! |
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Whether you are looking to buy a home in Quarryville, sell your home in Lititz or just looking around Lancaster County, here you will find a wide variety of information and resources designed to help you do just that -- more effectively and efficiently and with less hassle. Here you can search Lancaster County listings in the MLS and see all active listings currently available, no matter who has them listed -- one stop searching! From information on local Lancaster area communities like Lancaster, Strasburg, Willow Street, Ronks, Leola, Akron, Ephrata, Gap, New Providence, Millersville -- or anywhere in Lancaster County PA, school reports for Solanco, Lampeter-Strasburg, Pequea Valley, Conestoga Valley, Penn Manor (and more), to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell. It's all available here -- just a click away (using buttons across top of page & Quick Links to the left).
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GETTING YOUR TAX CREDIT
First-time Homebuyers & Repeat Homebuyers
Get your Homebuyer Tax Credit NOW
Don't wait until tax season! Click here for the forms you need. Call or email me with questions about getting your tax credit. EXTENDED FOR MILITARY!!! |
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You can use this website as a free resource for as long as you need it -- never any obligation. You can search for your ideal Lancaster County home by viewing current MLS listings with detailed descriptions and photos. Or you can get help determining the value of your current home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale anywhere in Lancaster County. Looking for a bargain? I can help you find distressed properties, including short sale and bank owned properties. If you are handy or willing to buy a fixer-upper, there is plenty of inventory to choose from.
Here is an easy way to search, by neighborhood or school district. Interested in seeing a list of homes recently sold in any neighborhood or area in Lancaster County? Submit your request and a list will be emailed to you -- please remember to include the street name/neighborhood for your request.
I know you need information and the right tools to sell or buy your home the way you want to. If you believe any of the following statements are true to your success of buying or selling your home, then give me a call -- I can help!
* Use technology to get available property data to you FAST
* Find you the RIGHT home for the best price
* Use technology to gain more EXPOSURE for your property
* Help you get the BEST market price for your home
* Someone AVAILABLE to you every step of the way in the process
I also have a variety of free Consumer Reports available to you, designed to help educate you and prepare you for your home journey. So whether you're buying or selling, or just have a question, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs. My clients can say it best, and tell you how I can best help you -- on your terms. Hear what they are saying.
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Are you ready to downsize? Are you feeling cramped and need a larger home? The decision to sell your home in Lancaster County is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, my extensive marketing strategies will help you get the highest possible price for your home with the least amount of hassle. I guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical, caring, competent and confidential service. Read more.
You may be a seller that has had your home listed, but it did not sell and your Lancaster County listing is now expired. I can help you figure out what went wrong or was left undone -- and help you sell your home. Contact me today for your free, no-obligation analysis so you can get on with your home journey. |
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How does your home measure up to these Homebuyer MUST-HAVES & TURNOFFS?
When shopping for a new home, homebuyers tend to look for space, and lots of it. According to a May 2010 survey by ZipRealty, a garage or parking space is the most sought-after home feature, followed by a master suite, ample storage space, walk-in closets and a guest bedroom. A home located on a quiet cul-de-sac is more likely to appeal to families, while a location on a busy street may be a turnoff. Other buyer turnoffs are structural damage, bad odors, and an awkward floor plan.
The top ten most sought-after home features are:
1. Garage or parking space
2. Master suite
3. Ample storage space
4. Large or walk-in closets
5. Guest bedroom
6. Outdoor entertainment area
7. Gourmet or updated kitchen
8. Breakfast room or eat-in kitchen
9. Large yard
10. Wood floors
(Source: ZipRealty)
How will YOUR home appeal to Buyers?
Request my free consumer article that helps Sellers choose wisely with fix-ups and dress their home to show its best and sell for top dollar. You can also request a free no-obligation determination of your home's value in today's real estate market. |
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Are you looking for your first home? Or are you ready to move up to your Lancaster County dream home? Is your credit score the best it can be? You may even be looking for investment property in the Lancaster area. In any case, I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality service. Buying a home requires you to make a big investment, and you deserve to have all the latest market information for any town in Lancaster County and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. Read more
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Please keep in mind, as a home buyer you are entitled to your
own agent to represent your interests in a real estate transaction (at no cost to you). The listing agent works for the seller -- not you. I choose
not to represent a buyer & seller of the same house. You have options.
Please let me know if you like something you see on any of my
search pages - I will let you know up front if I represent the seller.
I can show you ANY listing in the MLS and would be happy to
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THE HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
*** Tax credit has been extended for military folks!!! Contact me for details.***
It's hard to believe the tax credit has expired! What a help it has been to help get more people into their own homes. You've gone under contract or may have already closed on your new home. But do you really know exactly how to get your tax credit -- in plain terms?
Basically, here is how the tax credit works...
1. Qualification -- To qualify:
> First-time homebuyers: you cannot have owned a home in the last 3 years.
> Repeat homebuyers: you must have owned a home for 5 out of the last 8 years.
The amount of the credit you receive can be affected by income limits.
2. You need to have gone under contract by April 30, 2010.
3. You need to apply for your mortgage, provide all the appropriate documentation, complete inspections and any other requirements needed to close on the deal - and settle by June 30, 2010 ***Now updated to September 30, 2010***.
4. After closing, you need to apply for your tax credit using form 5405.
> First-time homebuyers: up to $8,000
> Repeat homebuyers: up to $6,500.
One important note is that you don't have to wait until you file your 2010 taxes to get the credit! You can amend your 2009 tax return and obtain your tax credit sooner; using form 1040X.
Another crucial fact to point out is that you may be able to access the tax refund funds at the settlement table. Ask your lender if they participate in this tax credit advance program. Here is a list of participating Lancaster County lenders.
Of course, the final call on any questions would be best addressed to a mortgage professional. It's important to speak with a financial representative to make sure you meet all the requirements to qualify before you move forward. If you need some good advice from a trustworthy professional, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.
All of this can add up to a significant amount of help to turn your dream of home ownership into reality -- so you can stop dreaming and start living in your own home.
Contact me today if I can be of service to you. I'm here to help! |
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