Lancaster Life and Home

Ok, well maybe not entirely new, but there have been some changes the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics (COE).  This important document governs our conduct with not only the public but also with each other and the standards outlined are what set us apart as an organization and as a ...

Group Workout For St. Jude 1-9-10 In conjunction with the 3rd anniversary of Bootcamps With A Purpose, join me at Body & Soul Fitness Studio in Lancaster for a fun and challenging group workout session.   Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010 Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Location: 618 Columbia Avenue, Lan...

    Welcome Back Again Readers!  It's almost time to ring in the New Year, so what better way to prepare than with a Monday Lancaster Fit Bit from Mickey Glick at Body and Soul Fitness Studio!  This week, Mickey brings us some short and sweet advice on 2 similar but different subjects: **********...

Welcome Back Readers!  It's time once again for Matt Steger with WIN Home Inspection to teach you something that will help you keep your home warm and safe through the holiday season!  When looking at Chimneys and Fireplaces during his Lancaster County Home Inspections, Matt considers a number o...

Happy Monday Readers and welcome back!   This week's Lancaster Fit Bit from Mickey Glick at Body and Soul Fitness Studio is all about commitment.  It's a big word, lots of people don't like to hear about it, but like many things in life we don't like, commitment is critical to anything we expect ...

Happy Friday Readers!   Welcome back to our Friday Inspector's Corner, where we are continuing Matt Steger's discussion on Chimney and Fireplace inspections.  Matt is a Home Inspector with WIN Home Inspection and he is the one I call for all of my Lancaster County Pa Home Inspection needs, you s...

Wow!  All I can say is Wow!   I wrote a post yesterday summarizing the NAR Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers, well, not a complete summary, but some stats I found interesting.  I posted it, never thinking it would go far but expecting some people to read it but apparently I was mistaken as it tu...

NAR has recently released the 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.  The report compiles the results of 9,138 surveys returned by buyers and sellers who sold or purchased a home between July 2008 and June 2009.  The surveys were sent to buyers and sellers based on deed transfers and other publ...

Waiting.  Sometimes a wise strategy, sometimes a foolish one.  When it comes to home buying, waiting will surely cost you.  There are a number of reasons why, but before I go into that, let's get one thing clear.... if you aren't in a positions to buy, if you truly can't afford it, don't do it.  ...

Happy Monday Everyone!  This week's Fit Bit from Mickey Glick comes with a great offer! (The following is text from Mickey) *************************************************************************************   12 Days Gym Use for a $20 Donation to ALS  I just found out about a program that help...