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From buildings shaped like shoes to antique barns, the York County Sunday driver has much to marvel at while traveling the local byways. However, most scenic adventurers tend to overlook one of the areas most prevalent markers: the real estate for-sale sign. York Daily Record/Sunday News business writer Sean Adkins has covered the county's real estate market for nearly 10 years and reports on the latest trends, ranging from home improvement tips to how to avoid foreclosure.
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Friday is the tax credit deadline for energy-efficient fixes
In March, I installed a new sliding glass door onto to the back of my house. At the time, I was more interested in replacing what was broken than I was in getting a tax credit. Now, I’m more interested in keeping more of my money … Continue reading
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Save money and babyproof your own home
Check out this Associated Press story on how to babyproof your home. Some of the tips could save you money in contractor fees and hospital bills. Babies and toddlers are curious creatures. Something captures their attention — a stuffed animal, a shiny … Continue reading
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Selling Spring Grove Area School District
Recently, nearly $1million worth of real estate was sold in the Spring Grove Area School District. In that district, the top money maker turned out to be 634 Sunset Road in Paradise Township, which sold for $365,000. Check out the latest York County … Continue reading
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National existing home sales jump
Across the nation, existing homes sales jumped in November, resuming a growth trend since bottoming in July, according to the National Association of Realtors. Existing home sale, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 5.6 … Continue reading
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Looking for deals in the deeds
Some people believe that they can score some good deals at the York County sheriff’s sale. And, for some savvy bidders, that’s true. However, let’s not forget that most of the houses that make it on to the sheriff’s list … Continue reading
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Narrow down your search for bank-owned properties
I know, it’s the holiday season and more people are looking for deals on toys than they are on real estate. However, should you be looking for a house that may need some work but carries a below-market price tag, … Continue reading
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Building a new house? Look for incentives
When I bought my house in 2005, the real estate market was still going strong and you paid the asking price put up by the builder or developer. In other words, there was little room for negotiation. And, despite the … Continue reading
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Up for sale
The following data shows how York County sheriff’s sales have fared since 2005. The list number refers to all properties that have made it onto the York County Sheriff’s Sale inventory, including those that were postponed or canceled. The sold … Continue reading
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York County sheriff’s sales climb in 2010
Drive through a residential neighborhood in York County and chances are you’ll spot manicured lawns, basketball nets and minivans. However, in the past few years, a new hallmark of suburbia has come into being — the sun-drenched “York County … Continue reading
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Tap into real estate using the latest iPhone app
If you have an iPhone and want to check out the local real estate market, I’d recommend downloading The National Association of Realtors free app. I downloaded the app last night and found that it offers usefu l information on nearby … Continue reading
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