Veranda is one of the most desirable communities in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster, PA. With its miles of walking trails, scenic views and landscaping, it provides a peaceful ambience - yet it is ideally located near shopping, health services and major roads.
A picturesque barn seen nearby...
1465 Drake Lane is a fine home currently available in Veranda.
Green grass cuttings from a fresh mowing along the pond...
Waterfall at the pond...
1465 Drake Lane in the background...
The Blue Moon Big Band makes an appearance on the beautiful grounds of the Nissley Vineyards in Bainbridge, PA Sunday evening.
Entering the grounds of the vineyard - an eighteenth century stone mill. 
The original farmhouse of the vineyard.
A storage barn on the premises.
In spite of rain predicted for the evening, lots of folks bring their picnic tables and chairs in preparation for the concert under the stars.
Some regular attendees go all out: tablecloths, gourmet food and even candelabras!
The band starts out well protected from the rain under a tent!
Some enthusiasts get up and start dancing the jitterbug to "Little Brown Jug" by Glenn Miller.
Soon the dance pavillion fills up as everyone gets "In The Mood"...
Darkness falls as the rain cools things down and the band heats things up...
Coldwell Banker Select Professionals of Lancaster, York, Hershey and Lebanon, PA holds its annual company get-together.
The festivities take place on CEO Ryan Hess's grounds near East Petersburg.
The swimming pool keeps the kids (and some of the adults) happily occupied.
A custom red, white and blue cake puts us in a patriotic mood. Nearby is an announcement of the upcoming "dunk the partners" contest...
Down goes partner Quentin Miller... "Good shot, Honey!"
Some of these guys take the contest seriously! Do we have some major pitching talent here?
A freshly soaked partner Ron Felpel...
Teammate Jeff Geoghan with his family.
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Brian Schulman offers expert real estate representation for buying and selling homes in Lancaster County, PA. To learn more, visit http://www.FindLancasterHomes.com/ |
If you've passed Lancaster PA's Buchanan Park, located on Lancaster's West End at Buchanan and Race 
Avenue, you may have wondered why the small historic building, of almost doll house proportions, is located close to the middle of the park. I had originally guessed that it might have once been a small schoolhouse.
In fact, the building is a miniature reproduction of the old Lancaster Courthouse. During World War I, war bonds were sold from this small edifice, at the time located on Penn Square.
In recent years, the building has sat unused, its paint peeling and and its cupola leaning unsteadily.
Now Lancaster City Parks and Recreation plans to straighten up the cupola, paint and make other repairs with the help of students from the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Lancaster City Parks & Recreation will conduct a study toassess whether additional structural repairs may be needed to restore the building.
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Brian Schulman offers expert real estate representation for buying and selling homes in Lancaster County, PA. To learn more, visit http://www.FindLancasterHomes.com/ |
Cannons, a marching band and fireworks capped off the Fourth of July weekend in Lancaster, PA this year!
Long's Park was the focal point for an estimated 35,000 Lancastrians to celebrate our country's birthday!
The festivities were scheduled to officially start at 7:30 pm. Knowing that the crowds would be large, we arrived an hour and a half early - only to be turned away at the lower entrance to the park, which was alread full.
We were guided into an upper meadow, where the overflow cars were parked. Those who came too late to park inside Long's Park at all had to cross over into Park City Center. There is a pedestrian tunnel which runs from Park City's parking lot, under Route 30 into Long's Park.
We brought a picnic dinner with us, along with folding chairs and a blanket, and set up our little space near the top of the hill overlooking the band shell.
There were food concessions, from hot dogs and burgers to ice cream, funnel cakes and one stand with beautiful large blooming onions. of course, if you wanted food from the concessions, you had to put up with the long lines...
The music was provided by the 257th Army Band - the same one that played at the inaugeration of Barack Obama. They started out with a medley of Beatles tunes, then some WWII big band numbers, including "American Patrol".
Then it was time for Lancaster ex-Mayor Charlie Smithgall's cannons, accompanied by the Army Band's rousing rendition of the 1812 Overture.
As night fell, the fireworks started, to the accompaniment of patriotic marches...
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Brian Schulman offers expert real estate representation for buying and selling homes in Lancaster County, PA. To learn more, visit http://www.FindLancasterHomes.com/ |
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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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