Photos from Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Professional
Lancaster, PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel, 10-30-07. Photo by Brian SchulmanLocated in: Lancaster, PA
Lancaster PA Singles at Halloween Dance!
New Singles, run by Pat O'Connor and Sid Miller, has organized singles dances in South Central PA for 20 years - in fact, New Singles just celebrated its twentieth anniversary!
This year's Halloween dance was held at the Valencia Ballroom in York, PA. Close to 300 singles attended, with over 60 arriving in costume! Judges in the costume contest gave 34 costumes honorable mention, while four received cash prizes.
A number of Red Rose Singles from Lancaster County PA took part in both the dancing and the costumes.
(Photos courtesy of New Singles)
Lancaster PA Fall Fest
Are you a fan of country music? Here in Lancaster County, PA, country music is hugely popular - and 40,000 people proved it at the Big WIOV 18th Annual Fall Fest! Held at the Overlook Community Campus in Lancaster, PA, a spacious complex which includes a driving range, a restaurant, roller skating rink and a golf course.
The weather was perfect for a concert - partly sunny with mild temperatures and and a mild breeze...
Trailer Choir, Sarah Buxton, Chris Young, Darryl Worley headlined the concert, with Little Big Town as the final act.
Chris Young captured on the Jumbotron monitor, singing "The Man I Want To Be".
If it's in you, it's in you! An enthusiastic young cowgirl shows off her dance moves...
Does it get any better than this?
Are Lancaster County PA Home Mortgages harder to get these days? If so, it's not because the Lancaster County housing market is slower than other areas of the country - in fact, Lancaster County is up 30% over last year for real estate sales!
See the press release below published by the Lancaster County Association of Realtors:
Local Home Sales Continue to Rebound August 2009 pending home sales up 30 percent
Lancaster, PA (September 22, 2009)-Lancaster County's real estate market continues to show signs of recovery, according to a recent report released by the Lancaster County Association of Realtors® (LCAR). In August 2009, pending home sales were up 30 percent over August 2008 with most price ranges seeing double- digit growth in pending sales.
The $100,000 to $200,000 price range has proven to be 2009's strongest performing market with pending home sales up 45 percent in August 2009 versus August 2008. Growth in other price ranges is an indication that the first-time homebuyer tax credit has had a "trickle up" effect that has reenergized the real estate market as a whole, LCAR members say. In August 2009, pending home sales were up in the $0 to $100,000 price range (26.5 percent), $200,000 to $300,000 price range (13.7 percent) and $400,000+ price range (36.4 percent) over August 2008.
"We've seen a tremendous number of first-time buyers realize the dream of owning their first home. We're also seeing buyers and sellers in general regain confidence and move ahead with their homeownership goals," commented Scott Ulrich, president of LCAR.
A September 2009 article in BusinessWeek magazine recognizing Lancaster as the 19th strongest housingmarket in the U.S. further affirms that the local real estate market is fundamentally sound. With mortgage rates continuing to hold steady at historically-low rates, ample inventory available at all price ranges and a seeming boost in consumer confidence, LCAR looks for sustained market improvement.
As I discussed in Lancaster PA mortgage rate analysis, government overspending and overborrowing is robbing the credit markets of private money that could have been lent to private investors who would have restarted the recovery.
Stunning Elizabethtown PA Contemporary Home For Sale
Take a look at this lovely Elizabethtown PA contemporary home with its stone trim and beautiful open floor plan! The soaring Palladian windows frame a cozy gas fireplace in the 2-story great room.
You'll love the custom cherry den with its built-in cherry desk, shelves, cabinets and entertainment center.
The first floor master bedroom suite and first floor laundry add to the easy living style.
Entertain in the formal dining room with its tray ceiling, chair rail and wainscoting. Professionally lighted landscaping surrounds the house.
P.S. - THIS HOME QUALIFIES FOR ZERO-DOWN USDA FINANCING!
Lancaster PA Singles Have a Blast at a Regional Dance:
New Singles sponsored one of the biggest dances in the south central PA region Saturday night. The dance was held at the Wisehaven Banquet and Expo Center, York, PA.
The dance featured The Hubcaps Band, one of the finest rock'n'roll bands in the area.
Singles came from all over Lancaster County, York County, Adams County, Dauphin County and even Maryland, as far south as Baltimore!
The banquet hall was beautiful, with seating on the main floor plus tables on the second floor balcony as well.
A number of members of the Red Rose Singles of Lancaster PA were in attendance, as well as many friends and acquaintances from other dances in adjoining counties.
I estimated that over 500 singles came to the dance - and you wouldn't believe the energy in the room once The Hubcaps started their music...
I had only my cell phone with me, but no separate camera, so the photos I took in the dimmed light do not really do justice to the atmosphere or to the size of the crowd - but you can decide for yourself if they looked like they were having a great time!
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I focus on YOUR goals. I specialize in Residential Sellers, Buyers, SINGLES, SENIORS, Historic Homes, & Investors. My vision is to build lifelong relationships, one person at a time.
Thirty years of experience in Lancaster County PA real estate have confirmed Brian Schulman's long-held conviction that while the regulations for business in general and real estate in particular are constantly changing, certain basics never change: fairness, honesty, full disclosure, and the need for each person to be heard and respected.
Brian's education includes a New York State Regents Scholarship and a Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. He has pursued further education on a continual basis, acquiring several professional designations along the way, including ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), GRI (Graduate of the Realtor(R) Institute), ePRO (Certified Internet Marketing Professional), and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist).
Seniors Real Estate Specialists are Realtors qualified to address the needs of home buyers age 50-plus. The SRES Council awards the SRES Designation to members who have successfully completed its education program. SRES holders have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50-plus through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.
Brian's professional career started as a Marketing Engineer with Texaco, Inc. He was promoted to Credit Manager of Western Pennsylvania, and for several years ran a $25 Million per month Division consisting of customers such as major steel producers, national trucking companies, and large road contractors. Brian was chosen as a local spokesman in Texaco's Speakers Bureau, where he spoke about energy policy and answered questions at many clubs and schools.
Eventually, Brian's love of historic homes and South Central Pennsylvania's ambiance and history led him to take up residence in Lancaster County and start a new career restoring architecturally significant houses. From that beginning, his real estate career developed. Brian is well known for his knowledge of historic homes and American architectural styles, and for his advocacy of protecting and preserving them.
Brian has owned, managed and restored some twenty historic buildings in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, including homes in Lancaster, Marietta, Columbia, Elizabethtown and Mount Joy. He saved two of them from condemnation and demolition: an eighteenth-century log and stone home in Marietta, PA, and the Linden House mansion, built in Marietta by lumber magnate Henry Castle in 1805 (see "Historic Marietta").
One of Brian's guiding principles is that we are given two ears and only one mouth for a good reason: so we can listen twice as much as we speak! Brian doesn't dispense one-size-fits-all "canned" solutions - he wants to hear what your individual situation and needs are. Then he'll share information and options that fit your unique goals.
Brian has been a member of the Professional Standards Group, Dispute Resolution System of the Lancaster County Association of Realtors (LCAR), and an Alternate State Director, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors(R).
Among Brian's wide-ranging personal passions are historic architecture and restoration, classic cars, antique toys, vintage musical instruments, cats, and humane society issues. He is president of Red Rose Singles, Inc, a support group for single, separated, divorced and widowed persons. He has been known, on occasion, to get out his guitar and regale his listeners with a respectable rendition of a rock and roll song or a finger-picking blues tune!
Brian's team consists of a small group of experienced professionals dedicated to making your real estate experience a positive, successful and rewarding one. The reputation Brian strives for is to be the best Realtor, working with the best clients, and always caring for his clients' needs. Brian Schulman is committed to building strong, lasting and lifelong relationships, one person at a time.
There are several areas in which I have become a specialist:
Seniors (over 55) - Holding the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation, I understand the unique needs of senior sellers and buyers.
Historic Homes - I love historic homes! I am familiar with many architectural periods and styles and have personally restored several historic homes myself. As someone who appreciates history and fine architecture, I can be a great resource to help you purchase or sensitively market your historic property.
First-time Buyers - You need a reliable resource to help you interpret the information overload, guide you through the Lancaster County home-buying process, reduce your risk, represent your interests, and help you achieve your dream of homeownership.
First-time Sellers - I'll help you navigate the complexities of marketing your home, trading up, trading down, or relocating. My ePRO designation tells you that I'm certified in Internet Marketing.
Expired Listings - My many marketing programs can help sell properties that did not sell previously .
Investment Real Estate - Have you ever thought about an extra income stream to supplement your retirement, or to help put your kids through college? I can help you develop a plan that meets your individual needs and helps you build a real estate income. Income from real estate can have significant advantages over earned income.
"Brian, I just want to thank you for all that you have done for my husband and myself. It has been a real pleasure dealing with you. You have responded to all our questions and concerns with promptness, and have given us great advice. We so appreciate all you have done in helping us to buy and sell our rental property. The whole process went very smoothly, and that was because of your great organizational skills and for so being so detailed about making sure everything was done correctly. If in the future you need any recommendations, we would be more than happy to supply them for you. Please lets continue to remain in contact, because we now consider you a friend." Debbie Freed
"Brian Schulman restored our faith in real estate agents. He's worth his weight in gold!" Jay & Cecilia Risser, Mount Joy
"You were such a help and a blessing! What a great experience I had with you! Your website is the best, Brian. I refer to it all the time!" Lori Randolph, Lancaster
"I was eight months pregnant and wanted to be in a home of my own when I had my baby. Brian Schulman helped us find and purchase our first home so quickly and smoothly that when our son was born, we named him 'Brian'!" Yajaira Almonte & Pedro Maria, Lancaster
"beyond the call of duty..."
"...in my twenty years of real estate investing...no other real estate professional has serviced as has Brian Schulman. Mr. Schulman goes beyond the call of duty of service and professionalism. I have grown to trust him with his professional opinions and suggestions. My loyalty is now with him because of his professionalism and manner he conducts himself." Michael Osso, MMR Investments, LLP
"highly recommend you..."
"I want to thank you so much for all you've done! We enjoyed working with you. If we buy another house we will buy it through you. If you need a recommendation, we will definitely highly recommend you to anybody! Debbie & Ron Freed, who bought an investment property
"We trusted Brian from the outset. Brian exceeded our expectations." Maria Mitchell & Guillaume DeSyon, Lancaster
"Our experience with Brian was educational, professional, knowledgeable, enjoyable & interesting. We enjoyed working with him greatly. Our goals were achieved in the most positive manner. Dan & Debbi Herr, Elizabethtown
"You're a cut above other real estate agents!" Ginger Fako, who sold her home through Brian in Lancaster
"We appreciate the time and manner you spent with us, gracious and professional." Maria Pop, NY
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