Coldwell Banker's Central PA Real Estate Blog

If you're considering selling your home, you probably know that making a positive first impression among potential buyers is a necessity.  Especially if you are selling your home in a buyers' market, you will want the best qualities of your home to stand out among other listings.  Coldwell Banker...

PRICE AND SALES SHOW STRENGTH AMID DECREASESSales decrease at slower pace; Median price remains strong, says local Realtor association... HARRISBURG (July 10, 2009) – The median home-sale price in the South Central Pennsylvania area decreased slightly in the second quarter of 2009. According to s...

Manheim Township is located just outside Lancaster City and straddles 3 major highways in Central PA, making it a desirable place for commuters heading to Harrisburg, York, Reading or Chester County.  If you own a home in Manheim Township you should look at doing the most you can to get it ready ...

Home buying in Dauphin County PA - What can I afford to buy? Calculate the estimated mortgage payment Several formulas exist to help determine how much a lender will allow a consumer to borrow. One of the more accurate formulas is a front- and back-end ratio. It states that the buyer can afford a...

York County PA has a lot of towns to choose from.  Our clients often tell us that they'd like to narrow it down a bit - so we decided to post this list of links to York PA towns - and homes for sale in each.  This should help to narrow down your search if you are considering buying a home in York...

Options To Dispose Of A Home In Lancaster: In situations where the Lancaster homeowner does not want to retain ownership of the home, the following disposition options may be available as an alternative to Lancaster Foreclosure. These options affect the owner’s credit rating less than a Lancaster...

Looking to list your home in Central Pennsylvania? With the current mortgage rates and special programs offered by the government, there's a lot to attract buyers, especially first time home buyers.  In order to make your home as appealing as possible, Coldwell Banker Select Professionals is post...

Everyday, new homes are listed throughout Lebanon County PA. While there are many factors that can impact how quickly a particular home sells, one issue is often overlooked by frustrated sellers. If a home fails to entice any buyers within one month, chances are the listing price is not right. Ge...

Lancaster Colleges & Schools Lancaster County, Pennsylvania contains ten institutes of higher learning along with 16 public school districts. Colleges and Universities Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College is a small comprehensive college located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania in Lancaster ...

After making the decision to buy a home, many buyers are surprised by the amount of work required for a successful closing. To ensure that you are prepared to close on the home, you may want to develop a checklist of necessary steps with your real estate agent. As you prepare to complete the sale...