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I came across a great house for sale in the West End area of Lancaster City, PA. Homes for sale in this area are close to lots of great city highlights and amenities. Check it out below!

Recently remodeled kitchen with island sink, wraparound counters, and plenty of cabinet space. Open main floorplan (all hardwoods) connects kitchen and dining room to the living room and sunroom for continuous entertaining. Bright laundry room with W/D hook-ups, utility sink with tiled counter, plus first-floor powder room.

Four bedrooms, including master with hardwood floors and walk-in closet. New carpeting in two bedrooms. Bright and spacious finished attic is perfect for a home office, craft-room, playroom, or extra storage. Numerous craftsman touches: Under-cabinet lights, new chimney liner, custom stairway banister, plus updated electrical and plumbing. Historic elements like cast iron vents, solid-wood interior doors and antique hinges. Full-length basement with sturdy shelving and spacious workshop.

Convenient off-street parking in two large spaces (rare in Lancaster city) accessed from Watch Alley. Relax in a private backyard featuring a cement patio, grass lawn, tool shed, and tons of gardening space. This street has a pizzeria on the corner, and is within walking distance to several coffee shops (including Chestnut Hill Café, four blocks away), dozens of restaurants, LGH, and Lancaster Regional Hospital. Plus, Buchanan Park and the Franklin & Marshall (F&M) campus are three blocks away.

See the website here: http://www.webatomics.com/128college/

Features include:

Victorian rowhouse built in 1890

Remodeled kitchen with island sink

Hardwood floors throughout

Spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet

Laundry room on first floor

Enclosed backyard with patio and garden

Full-length basement with workshop

Extra rooms convert to office or storage

Updated electrical and plumbing

Central AC and forced air heating

For sale at $179,000

Today I’m discussing real estate in Lancaster City, PA – in particular the three things that IMO make the difference when it comes to value and buyer interest….

1 – Offstreet parking (or garages).  This is HUGE issue for most city buyers, and not so common among the real estate inventory.  If you have one, it really helps (assuming the garage actually fits some sort of modern car).  As a home buyer, you would be well served to look for one but it does severely limit your search.

2 – Second baths – this is a biggie.  Almost everybody I start working with wants that elusive “half bath” in order to keep guests out of their inner sanctum.  However, many buyer ultimately settle for a home in Lancaster City with only one bath, which is perfectly fine with me.  Just remember that that 2nd bath is a great asset and should be trumpeted in the listing.

3 – Newer kitchens – yep, that investment in new cabinets, hardware, flooring or countertops WILL pay off in Lancaster City.  A fresher kitchen really makes a home stand out in the photos and in person.  If you have one, be sure to get big glossy photos of it up on the internet.

There are other important features of homes in Lancaster City, but 7+ years selling on all the blocks in town has me thinking these 3 are the biggies.

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If you're interested in Lancaster City living and want to rent within walking distance of most of downtown, including Binns Park, Lancaster Central Market, The Fulton Opera House, Lancaster General Hospital, TheBelvedere, Building Character, Rachel's Creperie, the Lancaster County Courthouse, Musser Park, TheMuseum of Art and much more, then be sure to check out this great 2 bedroom apartment on the 300 block of north Lime Street!

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Today I'm in Manheim Borough, PA at the world headquarters of Baron Insurance Group talking to Christopher Vogt about "hot button' issues for insurance companies when it comes to older homes such as are found in Lancaster City PA real estate or that of the surrounding 18 boroughs of Lancaster County.

Getting insurance on a property is normally a pretty painless affair, and many prospective homebuyers simply make a call to their current auto insurance carrier a few weeks before settlement is to take place. However, there have been a number of instances in my 7 years of brokering homes for sale in Lancaster City and the boroughs where the insurance suddenly becomes a "front burner" issue because a problem or barrier to securing coverage is uncovered.

Chris reviews some common issues that can trigger concerns on the part of insurance companies - aluminum wiring, knob and tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, outdated roofs and heating systems are just a sampling. These things are quite common in older homes and buyers need to be aware BEFORE they write a contract on the home - there may be a need to include provisions to bring the up to insurable spec.

It's a good idea to have a buyer agent who is familiar with the hot button issues on the insurance side, so you have a professional pair of eyes looking at the house during the initial showings. Also, be sure to include your insurance agent in the pre-offer discussions so as to head off as many surprises as possible. This plus a good home inspection will make you as confident a buyer as can be expected today.

Any questions on specific situations on insurance guidelines or coverage can be directed to Chris Vogt at www.baroninsurancegroup.com or (717) 665-2985. You can always reach me at jeff@yourlancasterhome.com

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Today I’m downtown Lancaster City with Herb Ingram from Amerispec Home Inspections to talk about choosing an older home to purchase.

Herb encourages prospective home buyers to consider the character and charm of an older home such as those that grace many of Lancaster City’s streets. He also details afew common inspection issues with older homes like misfitting windows or doors, older sashes and wiring or plumbing peculiarities inherent to older homes in Lancaster City PA.

On balance, there’s a lot to say about owning a city home – community, a walkable commute if you are lucky enough to work downtown, smaller lots and a solidly-built structure that’s often a great starting point for improvements.

If you have any Lancaster County home inspection questions feel free to reach out to Herb at http://www,amerispec.com or call him at 877-591-4101. As always you can reach me at jeff@yourlancasterhome.com with your real estate questions.

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