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York County PA Wine Trail 2009 Tour de Tanks Event, come uncork York !!!

02-20-09
Mike Thomas

York County Wine Trail Event

Saturdays and Sundays Each Weekend in March

2009 Tour de Tanks Event
Come into the cellars for the ultimate wine tasting experience. Celebrate the arrival of new vintages with special

tank and barrel tastings to preview the season's upcoming wines before they are bottled.

When: Saturdays and Sundays in March
February 28, March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

Saturdays: Noon to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 1 to 5 p.m.

Where: All 12 Wineries on the UnCork York Wine Trail

To Get your Tickets visit

www.uncorkyork.com

or visit

www.yorkpaliving.com

First Time Home Buyers Wanted !!!

02-19-09
Mike Thomas

It's Not what we do, it's how we do it !!!
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When I work with a client my goal is to provide them with a positive Real Estate experience.
If you are looking for friendly, creative, honest, and professional service, you have found your agent.
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Attention Buyers
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Being a native of Southern York County, I will offer you a local perspective on the area. I am familiar with the school districts, routes and resources for both Maryland and Pennsylvania commuters, local attractions, civic organizations, medical facilities, and more. We strive to find you the property you desire in the area that best fits your needs. We work closely with professional local lenders that will help you get the home of your dreams but that are cautious not to force you into something you may not be able to afford.
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We want to do more than sell you a home, we want to help you to get connected and become a part of this wonderful community. Call us today to help you with your next property purchase.
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Inventory is high, interest rates are low, and first time home buyers will receive an $8,000 tax credit for homes closed before the end of the year.

Contact Mike Thomas for details at 717.332.0823 or visit www.yorkpaliving.com
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We want to provide you with a Positive Real Estate Experience !!!
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Mike Thomas, Realtor
Prudetial Bob Yost Homesale Services
73 E Forrest Ave.
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
717.235.3814 x 145
Mthomas@pruhomesaleservices.com
serving Shrewsbury, Glen Rock, New Freedom, Stewartstown, Jacobus, York, Red Lion, Dallastown, and surrounding areas.

Another Bargain !!!!

01-22-09
Mike Thomas

I found a GREAT DEAL !!!! The property is a newly remodeled 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath townhome in Southern Schools for $139,900....this one won't last long. Let me know if you would like to see this home or any other home in York County PA.

Please check out our new website www.yorkpaliving.com . This site is being developed as a community site to keep you informaed about events, local businesses,

This weeks deal

01-19-09
Mike Thomas

Several new homes came on the market or were reduced in price in the Southern end of York County.

First is a 3 bedroom brick rancher on .41 acres in Southern Schools. This property has hardwood floors, a full walkout basement, 1 car garage, and a walk up attic that could be finished into an additional bedroom. The furnace has been updated and the property has central air. This property is listed at $149,900

Next is a 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom town home in Southern Schools This home has recently been updated and has wonderful warm charm. A new bathroom with garden tub, new kitchen, new carpet, new paint, and so much more. The property is in Southern Schools and listed for $139,900

For more details or to see the properties call Mike Thomas at 717.332.0823

York and Adams County PA Housing Market Statistics for 2008

01-17-09
Mike Thomas

It's a GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME !!!!

Below you will find information regarding the state of the York County home market for 2008. We look forward to helping buyers and sellers in 2009. For information on buying or selling a home contact Mike Thomas, Realtor via this web-blog or visit our website at www.yorkpaliving.com .

2007-2008 (January1-December 31) Comparison

School District

2008 Median Sale Price

2007 Median Sale Price

% Change

2008 Number Sold

2007 Number Sold

% Change

Adams County

Bermudian Springs

$199,900

$195,700

2%

85

116

-27%

Conewago Valley

$184,200

$178,950

3%

188

230

-18%

Fairfield

$235,000

$255,000

-8%

65

91

-29%

Gettysburg

$214,950

$236,250

-9%

152

213

-29%

Littlestown

$188,000

$224,000

-16%

131

181

-28%

Upper Adams

$175,500

$198,000

-11%

71

83

-14%

Total Adams County

$198,451

$215,000

-8%

692

914

-24%

York County

Central

$185,000

$185,000

0%

401

559

-28%

Dallastown

$190,000

$199,500

-5%

403

527

-24%

Dover

$164,000

$176,207

-7%

265

426

-38%

Eastern

$148,750

$155,450

-4%

130

178

-27%

Hanover

$148,000

$160,900

-8%

153

178

-14%

Northeastern

$169,900

$183,000

-7%

255

351

-27%

Northern

$188,000

$217,000

-13%

84

94

-11%

Red Lion

$170,000

$192,700

-12%

303

400

-24%

South Eastern

$213,750

$220,000

-3%

136

194

-30%

South Western

$195,000

$199,651

-2%

246

314

-22%

Southern

$229,000

$243,500

-6%

128

258

-50%

Spring Grove

$174,950

$190,840

-8%

212

358

-41%

West Shore

$168,900

$185,297

-9%

157

131

20%

West York

$147,000

$149,900

-2%

271

310

-13%

York City

$68,000

$69,900

-3%

467

707

-34%

York Suburban

$160,000

$169,900

-6%

275

322

-15%

Total York County

$164,900

$174,485

-5%

3886

5307

-27%