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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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Yorktowne Hotel books room on the sheriff’s sale list
The Yorktowne Hotel has made the most current York County Sheriff’s Sale list as an “active” sale. In January, both PNC Bank and the York Hotel Group agreed to postpone the sale of the historic hotel. … Continue reading
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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Don’t judge this house by its cover
So, I’m flipping through York Sunday News HomeSoure magazine this morning and I notice an advertisement that includes the phrase “Don’t judge this home by its exterior.” Ok, you have my attention. Seems that this for-sale house in Spring … Continue reading
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Reverse mortgage workshops set for later this month
Rob Buffone, a local reverse mortgage specialist, will host next month a series of free workshops on reverse mortgages. A reverse mortgage enables older homeowners to convert part of their home equity into tax-free income without having to sell their … Continue reading
If you own an Altieri home, you might want to call Tom Corbett
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has requested detailed information from residents about the financial losses they suffered as a result of doing business with Altieri Enterprises. The deadline to submit that information in March 22. For details, call 787-7109.
Traffic drives concerns over Manchester distribution center
More than 60 residents gathered Wednesday evening at the Manchester Township building to voice their concerns regarding the construction of a proposed 708,000-square-foot distribution center that would sit on the would sit on the east side of 3700 block of … Continue reading
Yes, there is a way to save on your taxes
York County property owners have until Monday to file a Homestead Exclusion form with the county’s assessment office. As part of the Taxpayer Relief Act, the Homestead Exclusion offers residents a reduction in property taxes.
Snow to blame for poor housing stats
If you’re a local homeowner who has attempted to sell their property and has yet to see a sold sticker plastered across their “For Sale” sign, you’re not alone. The U.S. Commerce Department reported Wednesday that new home sales … Continue reading
Social networking could lead to higher insurance premiums
Last March, I invested in an iPhone and, a few minutes later, I started downloading applications. Two of those applications were social networking mainstays Facebook and Twitter. Almost immediately, I launched into mundane updates ranging from what I thought about … Continue reading
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Fed up with taxes
Last year, through the York County Assessment Office, I applied for tax payer relief through the Homestead Exclusion program. Basically, the program offers a reduction in real estate taxes in the form of a lower property assessment. And, I was … Continue reading
