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Stephanie Reighart
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Category Archives: Real estate
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
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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Would you support a merit-based mortgage assistance program?
Last night, moments after writing out a check to pay my mortgage, I noticed a USA Today story that detailed a new federal loan modification program designed to help struggling homeowners. Geared toward homeowners with loans backed by Freddie Mac … Continue reading
Already employed? Looking for a new job? Now might be the time to start.
If you haven’t heard yet, the national unemployment rate in February dropped from 7.9 percent to 7.7 percent. What does that mean? “That tells me that the economic recovery has been sustained,” said Cathy Dallas, vice president of JFC Temps. … Continue reading
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Posted in Consumer issues, Economic Outlook, Holidays, Real estate, Stephanie Reighart, travel, Vacation
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Would your kitchen pass a state health inspection?
About six years ago, the former York City health inspector and myself visited the homes of two residents who volunteered to have their kitchen’s inspected. For the most part, their kitchen’s were clean, save for the dog who made his … Continue reading
