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January 2012 Housing Snapshot for York and Adams County

Gina Baum — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:49:00 GMT

South Eastern School District Sales -23%, Solds -42%

Total York County Sales -1%, Solds + 9%

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Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards

Gina Baum — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:06:00 GMT

Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan... Read more

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Sign the Online Property Tax Independence Act Petition!

Gina Baum — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Sign the Online Property Tax Independence Act Petition! The Property Tax Independence Act will eliminate school property and local school nuisance taxes across the Commonwealth and will replace those taxes with funding from a single state source.

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Unique Contemporary Style Home For Sale in Stewartstown

Gina Baum — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:14:00 GMT

Serene Oasis

• 3,500 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 1/2 story "Contemporary" - MLS® $339,900 - Reduced! Priced to Sell

Stewartstown, York County - Feel like you're at a retreat all year long in this contemporary style 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.Quiet and secluded setting on over 10 acres. Relax and enjoy the outdoors on a large deck overlooking pond or take a stroll in the woods with freshwater stream. Take advantage of lower taxes. Contemporary style home features: 3 bedrooms/possible 4th, a large great room surrounded by Anderson windows, morningroom with ceramic tile overlooking the woodlands, a hearthroom with wood fireplace, a galley style kitchen with granite countertops, Jenn Air range with grill, ladies dressing room, pellet stove in unfinished family room. New carpet

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Housing Stability Forecast in 2012

Gina Baum — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Home Prices Down in 2011, but Market Stability Forecast for 2012

While year-over-year home price measurements notched down in 2011, prices are expected to see a slight uptick in 2012, according to Clear Capital. Should the valuation company’s predictions ring true, it would be the first time since 2006 that the Read More

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South Eastern School District Solds are Up 32% from 2010

Gina Baum — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Housing stats for York and Adams County show that South Eastern School District is up 32% for homes sold in 2011 compared to homes sold in 2010. Read more here

FHA Waives Anti-Flipping Rule Through Year-End to Speed REO Sales

Gina Baum — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:41:00 GMT

January thru November 2011 York and Adams Counties Housing Stats

Gina Baum — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:33:00 GMT

"The REALTORS Association of York & Adams Counties (RAYAC) reports that a total of 602 homes were sold in Adams County through November of 2011, a 3% increase from 2010. In York County 3,202 homes were sold in the first 11 months of 2011, a 7% decrease from 2010. The median sales price in Adams County was $164,950, an 8% decrease from last year. The median sale price in York County was $144,254, a 6% decrease from 2010." Read more

Housing Rebound Coming in 2012

Gina Baum — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:16:00 GMT

Breaking News: Barclays Capital (BCS: 12.20 +2.87%) analyst Stephen Kim predicts a housing recovery buoyed by improving jobs numbers and the fact prices for non-distressed homes will have stabilized without government support.

Prudential Real Estate has been bought by Brookfield Residential Property Services

Gina Baum — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:10:00 GMT

Breaking News: Brookfield Residential Property Services Buys Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services - http://rismedia.com/2011-12-06/breaking-news-brookfield-residential-property-services-buys-prudential-real-estate-and-relocation-services/

Freddie Mac Amends Short Sale Affidavit Policy

Gina Baum — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:49:00 GMT

On Nov. 18, 2011, at the request of NAR and the American Land Title Association (ALTA), Freddie Mac amended its policy regarding its mandatory short sale affidavits.

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Tricks, Not Treats: 6 Horror Stories of Bad Neighbor Behavior

Gina Baum — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:48:00 GMT

Tricks, Not Treats: 6 Horror Stories of Bad Neighbor Behavior

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HouseLogic lists some of the craziest, creepiest, and grossest neighbor behavior, and provides some valuable advice for managing neighbor-on-neighbor disputes

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January - September 2011 Housing Stats for York and Adams County

Gina Baum — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:48:00 GMT

"The REALTORS Association of York & Adams Counties (RAYAC) reports that a total
of 493 homes were sold in Adams County through September of 2011, a 1% increase
from 2010. In York County 2,655 homes were sold in the first nine months of 2011, a
10% decrease from 2010. The median sales price in Adams County was $179,950, a
9% decrease from last year. The median sale price in York County was $152,500, a 5%
decrease from 2010. On an optimistic note, we have seen a positive trend in the
number of homes sold since late spring 2011. (See page 2.)
“Although our economic growth is expected to remain positive, uncertainty about the world’s economy is creating some consumer
hesitation,” stated Marty Sowa RAYAC President. “We need to remove any road blocks to the housing recovery so people who are
trying to take advantage of excellent housing affordability conditions can purchase a home.”

https://www.rayac.com/PDFS/September%202011%20Stats.pdf

Seafood Bingo

Gina Baum — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:03:00 GMT

Note that this information is outdated.

Call for details 993-0131

When/Where: November 19th

Haunted House

Gina Baum — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:02:00 GMT

Note that this information is outdated.

For the little ones is Friday the 28th and for the older kids the dance will be on Saturday the 29th. Call 993-2580 for more info.

When/Where: Oct. 28th and 29th