In the face of a recession and anemic housing market, two schools of thought have led to notable growth in the Lancaster County real estate business.
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Real estate
Report: Foreclosures rising in Pa.
Foreclosures are ticking upward in the commonwealth, and they are above average in parts of the midstate, according to RealtyTrac.
Read More »Spring is in the air — time to be positive
As I travel around our branch offices throughout Central Pennsylvania, I am noticing a new mood: enthusiasm.
Read More »Sutliff Auto Group moving Cumberland dealership
Harrisburg-based Sutliff Auto Group later this month expects to move its Cadillac Saab dealership on the Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township, the company announced today.
Read More »Cedar, York Water report improved net income
Net income measures for York-based The York Water Co. and Port Washington, N.Y.-based Cedar Realty Trust Inc. were higher in the fourth quarter of last year compared with the same quarter in 2010, according to company statements.
Read More »Lower Allen waiting for FEMA ruling before Wal-Mart vote
Arkansas-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will not get an approval for its proposal to build a store in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, until after federal regulators rule on a flood plain map, which could change the project.
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Building homes a labor of brotherly love
Landmark Homes, based in Clay Township, Lancaster County, is a family-owned designer and builder of homes and communities in Central Pennsylvania, having built in Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
Read More »Here’s what you should know about changes to estate tax laws
When most people hear about estate tax planning, they assume it is only for the wealthiest taxpayers. Recent changes in the estate tax laws, however, have been so advantageous to those passing wealth to another generation that it is worth knowing about them to ensure you make the most of them. Crucial aspects of these laws are set to expire in 2013, so find out about them now.
Read More »Act 13 a disaster for Pa. home and property owners
A new, bigger crisis is facing Pennsylvania homeowners. Pennsylvania now has a new state law known as Act 13, which places impact fees on natural gas drilling yet deprives homeowners of any control over what happens in their own backyard.
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Conestoga Crossings project advances in Lancaster County
High Real Estate Group is moving steadily forward with its plans to build a shopping center, hotel and residential complex in Manheim Township west of Lancaster.
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George Street Commons effort includes arm of YMCA
Developers are navigating the approvals process to build a mix of income-restricted townhomes and commercial space called the George Street Commons at South George Street and College Avenue in York.
Read More »On the Move
REAL ESTATE NEWS: openings, contracts, transactions, relocations
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Waiting for a tenant
The Summerdale tract off Interstate 81 and Routes 11 and 15 in Cumberland County is prime ground for commercial development — perfect placement near access roads, highly visible and close to population centers on both sides of the Susquehanna River.
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Bankruptcies, liens, mortgages
Read More »Carlisle Pike Toys R Us, Babies R Us to open March 30
The joint Toys R Us/Babies R Us store on the Carlisle Pike in Cumberland County will open March 30, according to New Jersey-based retailer Toys R Us Inc.
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