Archive for August, 2009

Published by Michelle on 19 Aug 2009

Country Setting, Close to Highways & Shopping! Dillsburg, PA

Exceptional value at $159,900! 

If you’re looking for one level living but not ready to give up yard space, this is the home for you!  Attractive 3-bedroom all brick ranch home with covered side porch and above ground pool with newer liner is ready for new owners.  New roof will be installed August 2009, new furnace, replacement windows and central air.  Home sits on .93 acre.  Lot is adjacent to farm land.  Northern York County School District.  One year home warranty will be provided with executed contract.

Come see today before it’s gone!  Contact Michelle@HarrisburgHouses.net for more information or a private showing.

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Published by Michelle on 03 Aug 2009

Tax Credit for 2010?

Prospective buyers are asking the million dollar question…will there be a home buyer tax credit in 2010?  At this point, nobody knows and we most likely won’t know anything more until January 2010.  My advice is that if your pre-approved and the timing is right (need to settle on your new home on or by 12/1/09), go for it this year!

What we do know is that interest rates are still low, there’s plenty of inventory out there AND we still have the first time buyer tax credit until 12/1/09.  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity while it’s still available.  Don’t proscrastinate…you might end up losing some “free money” if you do!

Published by Michelle on 01 Aug 2009

Where Do Buyers Look?

Years ago (i.e. pre-Internet) Realtors advertised all their listings in the newspaper.  Back then, it made perfect sense to do so because that was the one place a prospective Buyer could go to gather information on available homes.  Today, 87% of Buyers go to the Internet to do their due diligence.  It’s common for Buyers to start their research before they even select a Realtor.  

If you are considering selling your home, ask the prospective listing agent to give you a breakdown on how they spend their marketing/advertising dollars.  Will you be able to find your home on the Internet?  If so, what websites?  The most popular real estate website is www.realtor.com.  Will your home be included on Realtor.com? 

As a Seller, you want to make it easy for prospective Buyers to find your home.  Talk to your Realtor about how they can give your home the maximum exposure on the Internet.  For more information, feel free to send me an email at Michelle@HarrisburgHouses.net.