One of the most pleasant and historic towns in Lancaster County is the borough of Lititz, PA, founded by the Moravians in 1756. Besides the wonderfully preserved architectural heritage and rich history, there are well-tended parks and green areas which add to the quality of life.
Linear Park is one such area. Running between Market Street and Brookview Drive, it symbolically connects the historic town with the modern surrounding suburbs.
Children have plenty of available activities, while the paved walking trails are ideal for cyclists and joggers.
A wide variety of scenery passes by in the relatively narrow park. Here a brook cuts through a wooded area.
A baseball field is one of the attractions in Linear Park.
Lititz is never far from the scenic Lancaster County farmland. Here alpacas, known for their fine wool, graze in an adjacent field.
Linear Park was created in a joint cooperative effort by Warwick Township, Lititz Borough, Lititz Springs VFW, Lancaster County Parks Community Iniative Program, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. It is open daily dawn to dusk.
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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/ |
I have an idea for you to consider, which may reduce your risk in keepng your property off the market while you pursue a private sale to someone you know. In addition, if your private sale is successful, my idea won't cost you a cent.
If your private buyer writes a good offer, applies without delay for a mortgage, and is approved for their mortgage, then you will have achieved your goals. However, in today's unsettled economic conditions, lenders have become increasingly cautious in making mortgage commitments. If any problem happens to crop up in the mortgage process, your property could be off the market for weeks or months, with lost opportunities for you to sell the house.
Consider this: a discrete Realtor can put your house in the MultiList, disclosing that there is a private sale in progress, seeking only BACK-UP agreements in case there is any problem which results in your buyer's purchase falling through. You don't even have to have any real estate sign in the yard if you wish not to. If your buyer is successful in their purchase, with a listing agreement that excludes your pre-existing buyer, you will not be charged a fee.
In addition, with a written agency agreement, your Realtor would be authorized to give you real estate advice regarding your private sale. While an attorney may offer you legal advice, an experienced Realtor can give you practical real estate experience to draw from. Again, this may be available to you at no charge if your own buyer buys the house, in return for allowing the agent to seek back-up buyers just in case.
You have absolutely nothing to lose by allowing your Realtor to quietly protect your interests while you go through the process with your own buyer. But just in case, having a back-up agreement could save you a lot of lost time and income if there were to be any of a multitude of possible snags in the buying process.
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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/ |
Are you single? Do you know anyone who is single and looking for a great group of people with whom to share friendship and activities? Why not try Red Rose Singles? Red Rose Singles hosts fun get-togethers such as dine-outs, picnics and hikes.
Red Rose Singles is a non-religious, non-profit, non-discriminatory organization. Its purpose is to provide support for single, separated, divorced or widowed persons. Its membership is open to all adult singles; however, most members tend to be age 40 and up.
Red Rose Singles meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Quality Inn, 2363 Oregon Pike, Lancaster (569-0477). Registration starts at 7:00 PM, and the meeting starts at 7:30 PM. There is no charge for first-time guests. The meetings alternate between group discussions, and speakers or entertainment. Refreshments are served afterward. For more information, call Brian Schulman at (717) 951-5552.
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Brian Schulman offers expert real estate representation for buyers and sellers of homes in Lancaster County, PA. To learn more, visit http://www.FindLancasterHomes.com/ |
Are you tired of renting?? 
Have you heard about the new FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT? It could put up to /$8,000 cash in your pocket! You can make your dream of home ownership come true!
There will be a FREE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SEMINAR THURS. April 30, 6:30 -7:30 PM at 1000 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA.
Are you tired of making payments to your landlord month after month and having nothing to show for it? Now a FREE seminar reveals secrets of how to stop paying rent and own a home instead! Deciding to buy your own home is probably one of the biggest decisions you've ever made. It's an exciting time - but it's serious business, too - and you need serious advice.
First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credits
What mortgage programs are available?
Is now the best time to buy?
What are the tax benefits of buying versus renting?
How do I get started?
Join us for an hour of powerful dialog in which these and many other questions will be answered!
To reserve your place for this exciting opportunity, call Brian Schulman, Jeff Geoghan Realty Group, Coldwell Banker Select Professionals at 951-5552, or email brian@cbselectpros.com
Light refreshments will be served.
The original Boston Tea Party took place in 1773 to protest taxation without representation. This year, Tax Day - April 15 - is the symbolic day when peaceful "Tea Parties" will be held across the country to protest trillions of dollars being spent by our own government.
In Lancaster, PA, Musser Park, at N. Lime & E. Chestnut Streets, will be the location for what promises to be a significant gathering of citizens and political leaders, doing their part as guaranteed under the Constitution to practice free speech and send a strong message to Washington DC.
A distinguished lineup of speakers is slated for the party scheduled 4:00 - 7:00 pm. At 4:20 pm, the National Anthem will be sung by Nicole Quinn. Speakers include Representative Sam Rohrer of Berks County; Jim Compton of the National Veteran's Committee on Constitutional Affairs; Bill Neff, security specialist; Pat Sellers of the John Birch Society, constitutional scholar Bill Reil; Fred Weigand speaking on Foundations of our Forefathers, and Roy Minet of the Libertarian Party.
The drizzly weather of the last couple of days is unlikely to dampen the spirits of Lancastrians wanting to bring some common sense back to American fiscal policy.
Glenn Beck, nationally syndicated radio show host will be hosting a Tea Party at the Alamo, site of the famous 1836 San Antonio rebellion, in which Texas stood as an independent republic against Mexico. Texas Governor Rick Perry will be the featured speaker.
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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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