September gave us two counties moving at two different speeds. Lancaster stayed fast and competitive, with homes selling in a median of just 6 days and the typical sale closing above asking price at 102.9%. York is still a seller's market too, but it's loosening...
For most people, moving has come with an assumption built in: you sell the house you're leaving and put the proceeds toward the one you're buying. The only real question is what it will sell for. For more owners this year, that assumption is loosening. The...
You just got the inspection report back, and it's four pages of things you didn't know were wrong with your house. Your buyer's agent sends over a list of requested repairs, and your first thought is probably: wait, do I actually have to fix all...
Every spring, sellers get told the same thing: list now, this is THE season. So when someone's circumstances point toward a fall listing instead, they often assume they've missed their window. Here's the truth: that assumption costs sellers money every single year. Spring gets the reputation...
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life. A...
Did someone hand you a buyer agency agreement before you'd even seen your first listing? You're not imagining things, and you're not alone in feeling thrown by it. This is one of the most common questions we hear from buyers right now. Most people are...
Every seller feels a little pit in their stomach when they get to the disclosure form. There's the leak you fixed three years ago. The crack in the basement wall that's been there since you bought the place. The window that sticks. Do you have...
If you've been watching the York and Lancaster County housing markets, June's numbers confirm what we've been seeing all spring: this is still very much a seller's market on both sides of the river. Inventory stayed tight in both counties, homes kept selling in about...
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...
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...