I just read in our local Community Courier that there will be an assembly to honor veterans.
It will take place at the Christian School of York at 907 Greenbriar Rd. in York. This is the 2nd annual veterans assembly to be held there.
It will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11th to honor veterans and active duty military personnel.
All veterans and their families, active duty and their families and families of those lost in Iraq are invited to attend. It does not say anything about Afghanistan or any other conflicts but I say if you are a veteran of any time or family member, I would call and go.
Any community members that would like to honor our veterans are also invited!
Veterans and military personnel will be honored in song, drama and other presentations by the school's students.
The school would like all guests to contact Jayne Warner at 767-6842, Ext. 342 or jwarner @ csyonline.com in advance to inform her of your intent to attend.
I put spaces in her e-mail to prevent spam programs from contacting her.
If you can attend, please do and show your support or if you know of someone who might want to, please pass the word. Thanks!
The number of homes sold for September of '08 compared to September of '07 were lower but the median sale price was about the same.
Number of residential homes sold in 2007 - 427
Number of residential homes sold in 2008 - 302
Total dollar amount sold in Sept. of 2007 - $80,305,852
Total dollar amount sold in Sept. of 2008 - $54,062,011
Median sale price for Sept. of 2007 - $165,000
Median sale price for Sept. of 2008 - $164,450
Median days on the market for Sept. 2007 - 33
Median days on the market for Sept. 2008 - 55
So it shows what most people already see. Less homes are selling but they are not losing value as much as other areas of the country. There are more listings to chose from, bringing prices down and making the median DOM go up.
If you have questions about the current market, please let me know. It is still a great time to buy. Real estate is always a good investment when researched and bought correctly.
John Hersey
Realtor, e-PRO
Prudential Bob Yost Homesale Services
1680 Kenneth Rd
York, PA 17404
717-757-7811-Office
717-324-8268-Cell
I was talking with someone recently and the topic of buying real estate came up.
It was his opinion that it's always smart to buy real estate. I tend to agree, unless of course you are buying in a DEpreciating area.
He said, if he sold his home today for enough profit to pay for his next move, that would be enough for him. Hmmmmm, that got me thinking.
There are a lot of people out there renting right now. Do they want to buy? Probably. What is stopping them? Money, credit, bad advice?
Most people do not realize that they are already paying a mortgage. If they are renting, they are paying off someone elses mortgage. How nice!
Real estate is sort of like the stock market. There will usually be ups and downs but over time, it will go up in value. Just ask someone who bought a home in the 70's, paid it off and just sold it recently. They made money!! I am not even talking about some of the tax benefits either. There were some bad times for real estate and the economy during that time.
Now, take the same people and suppose they could not buy for some reason and they rented all that time. They paid to live somewhere either way, but one way was much smarter. Most people are going to have to pay to live somewhere, right? Even Mom and Dad's basement probably gets old real quick!!
So, if you really want to buy but don't think there is a way, just call and find out. Make a plan and stick to it. It is still a great time to buy! There are tons of homes for sale at great prices compared to a few years ago. Give me a call. Let's make it happen!
When people sign up for my home finder service at www.YorkPAHomeFinder.com they have a lot of search criteria to choose from. As much as I tell people to be as accurate as possible, I still get some that are so vague that the results of their search is over 2700 listings. Are they serious? Do they really want me to e-mail them all of those listings?
My bet is that they are not serious about buying but just want to waste their time and mine. Maybe they think it is some kind of computer program that does the work even though it says a real live local Realtor will help them.
If you are serious and would like help with a home search, be sure to give me or any other agent as much info as possible because we really want to help you find a home that is as close as possible to what you are really looking for. Don't worry about sounding too picky. It is your house. You have to live there and like it. Be honest. I can handle it!!
I look forward to helping you find your perfect home!
John Hersey
York PA Home Finder
It could be a fluke but in the last two days I have seen at least three homes go under contract within the first week of being on the market.
So....Buyers, if you see something you like but you want to wait and see if the price drops, don't do it. Check it out right away and see if it is something you would like to live in. If it is, your agent should be able to tell you if it is listed at a fair price or not. If you do not have an agent, call me. Do not call the listing agent. Of course they will tell you how great a deal it is, etc...
Also, be ready. Have a pre-approval ready with a mortgage lender so you know exactly where you stand and then all you need to do is decide if you like it enough to make an offer.
As always, visit my web site for more info or just give me a call. Have a great week!
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From the moment John began working with us to find a house, he searched diligently and thoroughly. He learned quickly the kind of home we were looking for and helped us get that very home! He was always sensitive to our likes/dislikes. When our search hit a wall, John stepped up the search and found exactly what we were looking for. He was helpful, courteous, went beyond the call of duty. If I were searching for a new home, John would be the first person I would call.
Pastor Bob and Karen
Dear John,
Thank you so much for all your help in finding us a home for our family. We are a young couple with three little girls that were looking for the right house and you found it. We didn't even know where to start 'till we heard about the man, John Hersey. You've got to be the BEST Realtor® around. You were there every time we called and when we wanted to see a house you got right to it. We loved the time and energy you put into your work. We were first time home buyers and you helped us out, not only as a Realtor but a friend and voicing your opinion to us. You not only helped us with finding a home, but also took time away from your family to help us with a budget. We are so happy in our new home and would love to say thank you so much again for your time and energy.
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Thank You,
Jason A. Stambaugh
Diana E. Stambaugh
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Trisha and Michael Fox
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Jason, Jessica, Madeline and Kiernan Guy
Dear John,
Thank you so very much for your care and concern as well as your professionalism in our search for our home. You were very patient with us and our needs.
From our first contact to the final settlement at closing you were great!
For anyone looking for a Realtor we would recommend John. John was with us during our search and gave us timely heads up on new listings which was great. He helped us with our transition from Wisconsin for we were not too familiar with all of the areas. He represented us buyers with the courtesy of an old friend, even though we were strangers. Although after our lengthy search we had become good friends. He pointed us in the right direction and we are very pleased with the area we are in now. Thanks John.
John was also very knowledgeable to the finance needs for our purchase and was helpful in suggesting a local lending institute that was equally as professional. We thank you for all your time and the MANY houses we visited together.
Sincerely,
Henry L. Guenther
Peggy L. Guenther
John is an excellent Realtor. He listened to want we wanted and sent us listings that he knew we would be interested in. We moved from out of town and only had 1 day a week to visit homes. He worked with our schedule, and was understanding when our infant and toddler needed a break. Within 3 weeks of looking we found the perfect house for our growing family. John was also very helpful in the closing process. He recommended trustworthy inspectors, and helped us find the best mortgage broker. We would definitely recommend John to our friends and family and would certainly use his services again.
Brett and Jenny Ayers
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