Jerry

It is coming up on Thanksgiving quickly here in York PA. New homes sales and existing home sale inventory continues to rise. Currently there is an avarage of 11 month supply. Big difference from last year at this time! Buyers here in York County seem to be a little reluctant to make a home buying decision. I think that home Sellers are ready and willing to try to negotiate a reasonable house offer with a good solid buyer. (What I mean is that a buyer with good credit and able to close on a house in a short period of time along with a reasonable house inspection.) Sellers of homes in York, Shrewsbury, Stewartstown, New Freedom, Red Lion, Dallastown, Dover or just about anywhere in York County PA are willing to listen to buyers offers.
Mortgage interest rates are low and now is the time to buy!

Arch Telecom

The Pilgrim Team has recently acquired the newest in customer 24-hour Service Technology. The Pilgrim Team has contracted with Arch Telecom, to provide Interactive 800 Telephone Service for our clients. Everyone will have the oppurtunity to use this toll free number which they have seen on signs, advertisements or on the internet. When you call the the toll free number, you will receive a complete description of the property you are inquiring about and then be given the option of being directly connected to one of our agents. Now that is SERVICE!

York PA Weather! HOT! HOT! HOT!

The weather sure has been warm around here in York County, PA. Seems more like August than October. Maybe we should take time off to go down to the Susquehanna River! It is a good place to visit one of the local parks for boating, fishing, picnicing or just kicking back to relax by the water.

If real estate were like the weather (sometimes I think it is), the housing market is hot like it was, or sometimes it cools off like it has been lately, people just don't know if it is a good time to buy a home. Now has got to be one of the best time in the last few years to jump into the real estate market! Interest rates are still low and there is plenty of inventory to choose from. Even home sellers here in York can take advantage of the housing market. Sure they might sell for less but they can make that up and more by getting a terrific price on a house with a higher value. Seems homes that are priced higher have been taking the biggest price hit here. So take advantage of this great market.

Keeping the weather in mind it is bound to cool off soon. Real Estate is also bound to bounce back sooner rather than later. Take advantage of this housing market while you can!

I'm glad you brought that up Jamie, I get tired of hearing that stuff all over the news.
I did hear a saying, "Real Estate is like the weather, not the same everywhere"
I still think our local market is doing pretty well overall. I think most of the problems are in other areas, but the media gives everyone the idea that there are problems nationwide.

If you listen to the news media the sky is falling and the last thing anyone should consider doing is buying a home. As with everything in life, real estate goes in cycles. Prices fluctuate in the short term, but long term real estate is still an excellent investment!

I have noticed there are a lot of VERY nice homes on the market lately at reasonable prices.
Buyers have numerous different choices to really find exactly what they are looking for in a home.......but I have also found out that a good home that is priced right still goes quickly.

My first Blog ever!!

Well, this is interesting, to able to provide valuable information to customers and friends in a more informal way. It could be fun, I think. I am looking forward to it. Our site is really looking good too. Our Pilgrim Team Truck is just fabulous, everyone loves it. Now I want the same type of advertisement in a new little "smart car" that I saw on TV over the weekend. Hmmm, let's ask Jerry! (Ha Ha)

It's a beautiful day outside today. Anxious to see how The Pilgrim Team truck looks after the graphics are put on the truck. This is available for all buyers to use, which is awesome, at no charge. Pretty cool, huh!

Home Staging & Staging Your Home

Home staging is about illusions. It's probably how David Copperfield would sell a house. It's beyond decorating and cleaning. It's about perfecting the art of creating moods. Staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, it makes home buyers want to buy it.

Contrary to what you might think, it's about more than preparing the house for sale. Staging is what you do after you've cleaned, decluttered, painted, made minor repairs; it's all about dressing the house for sale.

It's about adding the small details: the lipstick, mascara and, for simplicity, a stunning, single strand of Tahitian pearls.

Many people who are looking at a home as prospective buyers, cannot see a "vision" of what a house might look like when the sellers personal items are removed. They see what is actually there - not beyond. By staging your home, you will make it look more appealing to the buyer.

You can research many ways to stage your home yourself or, alternatively, you may wish to acquire the services of a professional stager.

Whatever you choose to do, by making your home cleaner, fresher and more presentable, you will increase the speed at which your home will sell by staging it properly!

I can guarantee by my past and present experience that everyone on The Pilgrim Team will go out of their way to make your real estate transaction go smoothly. They truly will help you out as much as they possibly can. Their highly energized, skilled, and professional team are up to date on all the latest technology and information needed for you to complete your transaction from beginning to end. Call them today!! You'll be glad you did!!!!