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Is now the best time to sell your house in York County?
When I bought my house nearly nine years ago, my mortgage broker practically screamed that 2004 was the best year to buy house. He assured us that mortgage rates had hit rock bottom and that if we didn’t buy a … Continue reading
Would you help a stranger who was having a stroke?
This week, I covered a stroke drill hosted by WellSpan Health in York. To prepare, WellSpan officials set up large signs alerting the public that a participant in the exercise would be exhibiting the signs of a stroke. Typical symptoms … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Mobile Reporting, Newspapers, Sean Adkins, Your money
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Do you pay for grocery bags?
Last week, my family and I visited relatives in California and discovered that residents have spurned the traditional plastic grocery bag. Instead, shoppers are expected to supply their own bags as a way of being good stewards of the environment. … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Convenience stores, Coupons, credit, Do it yourself, Economic Outlook, Food companies, Food prices, For Investors, Free Stuff, Investing, local business, Newspapers, Recycling, Retail, Sean Adkins, Shopping, Small business, Social Media, Technology, Your money
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What is a realistic price for a house in York County?
On Friday, I was looking over the most current York County housing stats and noticed a comment offered by Paula Musselman, vice president of the Realtors Association of York & Adams Counties. “Of course every seller wishes that the home … Continue reading
Do ghosts inhabit York County landmarks?
Spring Grove residents are full of ideas about what could be next for the Hoke House – a more than 250-year-old farmhouse currently owned by Rutter’s. The Mayor of Spring Grove has suggested that the vacant stone house become a … Continue reading
I report on health inspections. I have no idea where you should have dinner
A few weeks ago, my brother-in-law and my wife were driving through York County debating where to eat dinner. Christine wasn’t interested in Italian food. Paul wanted to find a place with a short wait. I was sitting in the … Continue reading
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Google should Google what it means to own something
When I buy something, I never check with the company that made the product to make sure it’s OK to sell or loan out my new toy. That would be ridiculous – unless the company is Google. Recently, Google sold … Continue reading
The house can be yours, as long as you’re willing to move it
Scott Hartman is clear when he speaks about the vacant stone farm house that neighbors the Rutter’s Farm Store on Main Street in Spring Grove. “If someone wants to come and move it, we would gladly give it to them, … Continue reading
Posted in Investing, Real estate, Rutter's, Sean Adkins, Shopping, Taxes, Your money
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Getting a tax refund this year? You just handed the government an interest-free loan
For those who have not yet filed their state, local or federal taxes, relax. You have time. And options. The worst thing you could do this weekend is rush to complete the forms just to make the deadline. You risk … Continue reading
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What your memories of Sears Portrait Studio?
My wife’s friend, Michelle, must have more than 100 binders filled with photos of her children. Once a month, she dresses her children in their best clothes and heads to Sears Portrait Studio to commemorate how much they’ve grown in … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Coupons, credit, Economic Outlook, local business, Retail, Sean Adkins, Your money
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