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How long does it take to sell a house in York County?
Many real estate agents have been busy with an uptick in home showings as potential buyers have grown more serious about making offers on local properties. “Stabilizing home prices and historically favorable affordability conditions are giving buyers more confidence,” said … Continue reading
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Any ideas on how to rid my lawn of dandelions?
They’re yellow and they resemble flowers, but they’re not pretty. For the past month, my lawn mower and I have waged a war against the scourge known as the dandelion. These landscaping pests pop out of the ground overnight to … Continue reading
Posted in Do it yourself, Economic Outlook, On the job, payment, Real estate, Sean Adkins, Your money
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Luxuries find little love in the housing market
When I built my house in 2005, the list of options provided by my builder included double-hung windows and extra electrical outlets. Sure, the whirlpool tub and enhanced landscaping options caught my attention if only to see how much each … Continue reading
Anyone in the market for a historic bed & breakfast?
Ok, I’ll admit that, before last week, I had never heard of the Emig Mansion. In fact, I got a little lost on my way to cover a story on the historic bed & breakfast. Almost immediately after pulling into … Continue reading
Live chat helps woman net $40,000 a year job
At times, it’s tough to gauge what effect my reporting has on the community. In the past, after I had published an article, some people might have reached out letting me know how the story helped or hindered their lives. … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Outlook, Jobs, Newspapers, Office life, Office Recap, On the job, payment, Sean Adkins, Social Media, Your money
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Is the York County real estate market improving?
York City residents likely have many opinions as to why the median sale price of a home in the York City School District fell 22 percent during the first quarter of the year. If you’re looking to compare how properties … Continue reading
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Are higher taxes to blame for lagging property sales in York?
I don’t own a home in the York City School District. But, if I did, I would be looking for ways to boost the value of my property. Now. Between January and March, buyers paid a median of $29,000 for … Continue reading
Posted in City of York, Consumer issues, Real estate, Sean Adkins, Your money
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Clear out time for spring cleaning
A few weeks ago, my wife and I launched into spring cleaning by tackling our bedroom closet. I thought the project would take, maybe, a few hours. Nearly two days and nine bags of to-donate clothes later, the closet was … Continue reading
Still paying your Columbia Gas bill in person? Here’s a way to make it easier.
I’m not a big fan of paying bills online. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve settled some debts via the Internet. Still, I prefer to mail a check rather than type my account number into a “secure” website. And, only on … Continue reading
Does inexpensive natural gas lead to a polluted Susquehanna River?
Picture a fire hall packed with residents, all of whom gave up an evening with their families to learn if natural gas drilling in the northeastern section of the state had the potential to pollute area waterways. That’s what I … Continue reading
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