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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.
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Home show today, this weekend at the Expo Center
If you’re in the market for a hot tub or looking for tips on home repairs, you might want to stop by the York Expo’s Toyota Arena this weekend. American Consumer Shows is hosting a the York Fall Home and … Continue reading
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I know how much your house is worth. Do you?
Hey, everyone that lives in the York Suburban School District, listen up. I know that median sale price of house in your district sits at about $140,000. No, I’m not combing through deeds or listening in on private conversations between … Continue reading
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Do I appeal my property assessment or just let it go?
Last week, the local tax bureau sent me a letter letting me know that $3,000 had been added to my property’s assessed value. The reason for the hike came from a deck that I installed on the back of my … Continue reading
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How much in your house worth?
Depending on how fast you want to sell your property, you might need to lower the asking price. Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, the median sale price of York County home fell 5 percent from $152,500 in 2010 to … Continue reading
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What should I know before I buy a furnace filter?
Last week, just like I do the first day of every month, I replaced my furnace filter. Usually, I go with a filter that blocks pet dander and other allergens from flowing freely throughout my house. But, how reliable is … Continue reading
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Real estate event canceled
Two real estate organizations have canceled a home ownership conference that had been slated for 10 a.m. Friday at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. The conference, to be hosted by the National Association of Realtors and the Pennsylvania Association … Continue reading
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Here’s how to keep your sump pump running
I’m not going to waste your time with which type or brand of sump pump is the best to buy. By now, most hardware stores and big-box retailers have few, if any, sump pumps left on their shelves. If you … Continue reading
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Review: Zillow app offers price history, falls short on distance
When I need directions, news or even a stock quote, I grab my phone, not the computer. And while I’m not in the market to buy a home, I know there are some really good — and not so good … Continue reading
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Are you having trouble paying your mortgage?
The Housing Alliance of York will offer a free workshop for local residents having difficulty paying their mortgages at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 35 S. Duke St. in York. Alliance officials will help qualified homeowners apply for the Emergency Home … Continue reading
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Why are some homes in Baltimore selling for less than $10,000?
I’m not sure what my house is truly worth in the current housing market. I could guess, but I’d probably be wrong. What I can say is that my property is worth more than $10,000. During the first half of the year, one … Continue reading
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