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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.
Category Archives: Snow
I have a question about spackle
The other day, I noticed a small crack on my kitchen ceiling. The crack is small, maybe five inches in length. The crack isn’t structural, but I can’t stand looking at it. I stopped by a local hardware store when … Continue reading
Posted in Do it yourself, Real Estate, Sean Adkins, Snow, York
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Yes. It’s called the Sno Wovel.
This morning, like most homeowners in York County, I was awake and dressed by 7 a.m. so that I would have an extra hour before heading to work to shovel the snow from my driveway. … Continue reading
You’ve likely spotted more foreclosures than you think
Chances are good that you live in a neighborhood that has at least one house where the snow has not been shoveled from the driveway. You never see anyone walking to or from the … Continue reading
Posted in mortgage, Real Estate, Sean Adkins, Snow, York
Tagged foreclosure York county taxes snow
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To escrow or not to escrow?
When I bought my house, I opted to escrow. To be honest, I didn’t want to be stuck with a $3,000 tax bill at the end of the year. When it comes to finances, it’s always something. Let’s say I saved … Continue reading
Posted in For sale, housing trends, mortgage, Real Estate, Sean Adkins, Snow, taxes, York
Tagged taxes mortgage housing escrow
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Relax, mortgage interest rates will not jump so high, so fast
Last year, a federal tax credit pushed some hesitant potential home buyers off the fence and into the front doors of new houses. This year, some real estate agents are betting on fear to get prospective buyers … Continue reading
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Tagged tax credit home prices rates home
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Chances are good that your house is not worth what you paid for it.
When I bought my house in 2005, everyone and their brother told me that I was making a good investment and that I would not lose money on the deal. And, they were right, at least for a few years. … Continue reading
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