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20 Jun What Should I Know About Buying a Home with a Well and Septic System in Pennsylvania?

Posted at 09:00h in Buying Guides, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments
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If you've spent most of your life in a neighborhood connected to public water and sewer, the first time you fall in love with a rural property in York or Lancaster County, someone is going to mention "well and septic." You might nod along while...

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13 Jun How Do Sellers Choose Between Multiple Offers — and What Actually Makes One Win?

Posted at 09:00h in Selling Guides, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments
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You've done everything right. Your home is clean, priced well, and the photos look great. Offers start coming in — maybe two, maybe five — and suddenly you're the one making a decision that feels a lot harder than you expected. Which one do you...

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28 May What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026?

Posted at 09:00h in Seller Qestions, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments
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Every seller wants their home to be the one buyers remember. But in a market where inventory is tight and buyers are scrolling through dozens of listings on their phones before they ever schedule a showing, standing out isn't just about having a nice house....

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20 May Should I Accept the First Offer I Get on My Home, or Wait to See If Something Better Comes In?

Posted at 16:35h in Seller Qestions, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments
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You listed your home, and within a day or two — maybe within hours — an offer lands. Part of you is relieved. Part of you is suspicious. What if there's a better one right behind it? What if you wait and nothing else comes?...

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21 Apr What Happens to the Sale If the Buyer’s Financing Falls Through?

Posted at 13:00h in Mortgages & Financing, Selling Guides, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments
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You accepted an offer. You took the house off the market. You started mentally packing. And then your agent calls to tell you the buyer's loan didn't go through. It's one of the quieter fears sellers carry once they're under contract — and it's almost...

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13 Apr What Does “As-Is” Actually Mean When a Home Is Listed That Way in Pennsylvania?

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If you've ever scrolled past a listing marked "as-is" and instinctively kept scrolling, you're not alone. The phrase carries a certain weight — like the house has secrets, or the sellers are hiding something, or you're about to waive every right you have as a...

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21 Mar What If My Home Doesn’t Appraise for the Sale Price in Pennsylvania?

Posted at 09:00h in Pricing & Home Value, Selling Guides, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston 0 Comments
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You accepted an offer and everything felt like smooth sailing — until your agent calls and says the appraisal came in low. It's one of the most gut-punch moments in a real estate transaction, and it happens more than most people expect, especially in a...

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  • What Should I Know About Buying a Home with a Well and Septic System in Pennsylvania?

    Posted in Buying Guides, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston
  • How Do Sellers Choose Between Multiple Offers — and What Actually Makes One Win?

    Posted in Selling Guides, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston
  • May 2026 Housing Market Update: York & Lancaster Counties

    Posted in Market Updates & Forecasts by Susan and Kurt Johnston
  • House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

    Posted in Buying Guides, Investing & Rentals, Mortgages & Financing by Susan and Kurt Johnston
  • What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026?

    Posted in Seller Qestions, Transaction Process by Susan and Kurt Johnston
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