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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update

Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending March 7. The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:

• Sold: 5 properties sold for an average price of $112,108, these homes were on the market an average of 13 days.
• New: 26 houses were listed last week.
• Pending: 16 houses went under agreement last week.
• Expired and Extended: 23 listings expired last week and 2 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent.
• Active: 266 homes are active with an average days on market of 97.

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For Lancaster PA homes for sale click here. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and an involved community member. Jeff's work has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal. Jeff's blog on Lancaster County and its homes is nationally-featured. Contact Jeff for more help with your Lancaster PA Real Estate needs. Jeff is also a photographer - view some of his lancaster pa photography portfolio. Comments are welcome!

The Green Building Association of Central PA held a public seminar today in Lancaster dealing with the use of reclaimed timber in construction projects. Being the "green realtor" for the Lancaster area, and being a member of the organization, I thought I should get down to the Lancaster Science Factory on New Holland Avenue to be a part of the event and, well, learn something!

There were 3 speakers for the morning:

1. Jeff Horn of Aged Woods, a reclaimed remilled antique flooring firm out of York, PA.
2. Joe Fitzpatrick of Wagman Construction, an environmentally-friendly design/build company also based in York PA
3. Jason Shuey of Rainforest Allilance, who is the Pennsylvania Marketing Coordinator for the benchmark organization.

I appreciated the discussions that went back and forth during the presentations, many of them flying (right) over my head as species and other forestry terms were bandied about by the attendees, many of whom represented regional wood products manufacturers and also some builders. There was a lot to learn - but I was most impressed by the project that Joe Fitzpatrick talked us through that Wagman had wrapped up in downtown York - a gorgeous York PA condos community entitled "Codo" that was built with green features in mind from the start. Where were the photos, Joe! That's OK, you can see the photos at http://www.codoyork.com/.

Another strong feature for me was Jason Shuey's presentation on the Forestry certification process, and how it ties into the ultimate LEED certification of a building. Jason focused his attention on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and how independent audits, while more time-consuming, are better than a simple checklist. Dave Sheridan from the GBACPA make the observation that, in the end, it's all an honor system in operation, that the ultimate goal of all this is to force companies who want to be certified (in this case, that they are responsibly handling environmentally-friendly wood products) to ask THEIR suppliers the question "can you get this for me?". It has proven over the last 7 years of LEED to have been very effective at transforming otherwise reticent industry players into more thoughtful contributors. Jason was very open & approachable and handled difficult certification issues well. I left more intelligent and able to talk to my clients a bit more about green building in Lancaster County.

One last note should be on the Lancaster Science Factory itself. What a nice facility...if you have kids and are looking for a place to get them engaged with math & science (and perhaps even you...there was this puzzle I gave up on...) you should check out the Lancaster Science Factory. If you have a group opportunity, as I do with our homeschool group Hempfield Homeschoolers, contact Director Janet Stone at 717-509-6388.

Thanks to Dave Sheridan and all the Green Building Association staff for a memorable morning in Lancaster.

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Jeff Geoghan is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and founder of YourLancasterHome.com, serving all of the Lancaster County, PA area with residential real estate services. Over the past 4 years Jeff has become the leading real estate voice for Green Building and living in PA, and writes & speaks on green home subjects often. For more information on your Lancaster PA green home options and to connect with a manufacturer, supplier or contractor involved in the green building movement locally, write Jeff at info@YourLancasterHome.com or call 717-735-8402.

It's First Friday in downtown Lancaster!
March 6
First Fridays are a great time to experience downtown Lancaster! Join the thousands who have enjoyed the evening's artistic energy. Over 90 art venues and shops extend their hours to 9 p.m. - some even later! For a complete listing of monthly First Friday activities, visit the website below. A LancasterARTS event.
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address: 52 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17608
Website: http://www.LancasterARTS.com/firstfridays/

Under the Big Top
March 5 – March 6
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster
Step right up for three rings of excitement at the Hands On House circus.
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address: 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Website: http://www.handsonhouse.org

Beat The Winter Blahs Ball 29th Anniversary Dance
March 6
Lancaster Country Club
Join The Big Big Jazz Band, with Bob Troxell as musical director, for our 29th annual Beat The Winter Blahs dance to be held at the beautiful Lancaster Country Club. Admission includes a delicious breakfast buffet at 10:30 pm. Cash bar. Contact Paul Bowers at 717-569-9333, BlahsBall@aol.com. Group reservations accepted.
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Admission: $30 per person
Address: 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601


Canals and Canal Life Along the Susquehanna
March 6
Shank's Mare Outfitters
Stephen Runkle from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission Speakers Bureau will present on the Canals. He will give an overview on their engineering and construction, the canal boats, their operation and most importantly the life of the canal families. Join us for dinner in "The Rookery."
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Members: $36/person, Non-Members: $40/person
Address: 2092 Long Level Road, Route 624 South, 5 miles South of Wrightsville, Wrightsville, PA 17368
Phone: 717-252-1616
Website: http://www.shanksmare.co

Computer Generated Art
March 6 – March 28
The Framing Concept
Original computer generated artwork of local restaurants & taverns by Michael L. Spaur. Opening reception during Lancaster Arts First Friday, March 6th 2009, 5PM – 9PM
Address: 328 North Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-295-7290
Website: http://www.theframingconcept.com

First Friday Kirtan
March 6
Yoga Path
Experience the uplifting energy of Kirtan, a form of group chanting from ancient India. Afterwards enjoy a sampling of delicious Ayurvedic vegetarian foods, flavored with exotic and healing Indian spices - presented by Spice of Life, Lancaster.
Time: 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: $10 at the door
Address: 428 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Website: http://www.yogapathlancaster.com

45th Annual Bart Township Annual Auction/Mud Sale
March 7
Bart Township Fire Company
Want to catch a glimpse of some local color and enjoy sampling traditional Lancaster County farm fare? This mud sale features antiques, quilts, furniture, new & used equipment, small goods, hay & straw, livestock, buggies, tools, crafts and food.
Time: 8:30 AM
Address: 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
Website: http://www.bart51.com/sale1.htm

A Novel Approach: Literary Inspiration
March 7 – April 26
Demuth Museum
The Demuth Museum’s annual invitational exhibition features the work of over 30 local artists who explore the theme of literary illustration. This year’s exhibition takes its theme from Charles Demuth’s series of imaginative watercolor works inspired by contemporary novels and short stories of his day.
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: 120 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Website: http://www.demuth.org

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For Lancaster PA homes for sale click here. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and an involved community member. Jeff's work has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal. Jeff's blog on Lancaster County and its homes is nationally-featured. Contact Jeff for more help with your Lancaster PA Real Estate needs. Jeff is also a photographer - view some of his lancaster pa photography portfolio. Comments are welcome!

It's first friday in downtown Lancaster City. Fri, Mar 6, 09 First Friday
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Over 60 galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants extend their hours. Many artist premiers and openings. First Fridays are a great time to experience downtown Lancaster! Join the thousands who enjoy the evening's artistic energy and fun surprises that make each First Friday special. Come on out this Friday and check out some of these events:

Thu, Mar 5, 09 -Sat, Mar 28, 09 Convergence of Synergy
5 - 9 p.m. First Friday Reception at Annex 24 Gallery. Kenny Reisig, John Berkey and Raymond Rall s convene to present independent components from paintings, photography, sculpture and carvings, etchings, projection and surely combinations thereof in celebration of our 1st
Location: 24 W. Walnut St.


Thu, Mar 5, 09 -Sun, Apr 5, 09 Fabric works by Carol Piersol
Fabric works by Carol Piersol, who has worked with fabric and fabric design as art since a child and in the costume shop at Roschel Center for the Performing Arts.
Location: The Sally Mather Gibson Curriculum Gallery, F&M Campus

Fri, Mar 6, 09 -Tue, Mar 31, 09 Christiane David Gallery proudly presents J. Scott Wolf.
5:30 - 9 pm. Christiane David and Scott Wolf have known each other since owning their shops at the Artworks at Doneckers. Throughout the month of March Scott Wolf will be exhibiting his new original works of the different seasons of Lancaster county, depicted in light, color and drama.
Location: 142 N. Prince St.


Fri, Mar 6, 09 -Tue, Mar 31, 09 First Friday at Carmen & David's Creamery
Carmen & David' s Creamery will showcase another young photographer for the month of March, beginning with a First Friday reception for Nathan Deatrick, a 21-year old Lancaster County native. He captures pictures of ordinary objects and architectural scapes from some very interesting views.
Location: 27 N. Prince St.

Fri, Mar 6, 09 First Friday Kirtan
7:45 - 9 pm. First Friday Kirtan Ohm’ your way to the Yoga Path and experience the uplifting energy of Kirtan, a form of group chanting from ancient India. Afterwards enjoy a sampling of delicious Ayurvedic vegetarian foods flavored with exotic and healing Indian spices, presented by Spice of Life.
Tickets: $10
Location: 428 N. Duke St.

Fri, Mar 6, 09 Friday Night Live!
6 p.m. Friday Night Live! with 8-Track Radio and local craft and food artisans featuring the J.P. McCaskey High School art show. Cast a vote for your favorite art pieces in the “publicly-juried” J.P. McCaskey High School art show and help raise funds for Building Character’s art scholarship fund, and the J.P. McCaskey art club.
Location: 342 N. Queen St. Warehouse C

Fri, Mar 6, 09 Gallery talk and reception “Expanding Universe
6 (First Friday) 4:30 pm An exhibition of welded steel sculpture by Brooklyn, NY artist, Martha Walker. Show runs January 20 - March 29
Location: The Dana Gallery at The Phillips Museum of Art (Steinman College Center), F&M Campus

Fri, Mar 6, 09 -Fri, Apr 10, 09 Landscapes of Imagination
5 - 8 pm. First Friday reception , continues through April 10. "Landscapes of Imagination" is a rarely seen exhibit of drawings, etchings and illustations by Marvin Bileck (deceased 4/2005) and drawings by Emily Nelligan (b. 1924.) The artwork includes explorations into a subject that inspired both artists over a period of 50 years: the landscape of Great Cranberry Island, Maine.
Location: 204 N. Prince St.

Fri, Mar 6, 09 Modigliani String Quartet
8 pm. The Quartet won the 2006 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York and have performed at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall and the Kennedy Center. Their program will include works by Haydn, Beethoven and Ravel.
Tickets: students $1 and off campus patrons $10
Location: Barshinger Center of Musical Arts, F&M Campus

Fri, Mar 6, 09 Opposites Attract @ Irish Gypsy TRUNK SHOW
Come meet head shoe designer, Jessica Todd, and owner Rick Kramer of the brand new shoe line 'Oppasites Attract' . View and try on the new styles for spring 09. Be one of the first to own a pair of these new, fashion forward, comfortable and innovative new styles. Preview this new brand at www.oppasitesattractshoes.com and come try for yourself at Irish Gypsy.
Location: 52 N. Prince St.


Fri, Mar 6, 09 -Sat, Mar 7, 09 Symposium
5:30 p.m Professor Stanley J. Michalak, keynote address on March 6. March 7 - 9:00 a.m. Sonja A. Trent Brown; 10:30 a.m. Timothy Armer; 1:00 p.m. Melissa Stein; 2:30 p.m. Devon Powers. CLAS Inaugural Symposium for Emerging Scholars engages the concept of "resonance" as it applies to texts, ideas and events that are transformed in space and time.
Location: Bonchek Lecture Hall, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy building, F&M Campus


Sat, Mar 7, 09 "As We Are"
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew UCC. Featuring the jazz group, "The Myopics." Master's level students of Lancaster Theological Seminary are creating a new type of worship experience in a cafe atmosphere that is geared to people wanting to experience alternative worship; music, drama and prayer all in a casual setting.
Location: 701 N. Lime St.

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Lancaster City PA - Homes For Sale Update

Here is the Lancaster City PA market review for last week, ending February 28. The current inventory activity of Lancaster City PA homes for sale according to MLS:

• Sold: 15 properties sold for an average price of $100,120, these homes were on the market an average of 98 days.
• New: 22 houses were listed last week.
• Pending: 17 houses went under agreement last week.
• Expired and Extended: 4 listings expired last week and 15 listings extended their contracts with their listing agent.
• Active: 262 homes are active with an average days on market of 100.

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For Lancaster PA homes for sale click here. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and an involved community member. Jeff's work has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal. Jeff's blog on Lancaster County and its homes is nationally-featured. Contact Jeff for more help with your Lancaster PA Real Estate needs. Jeff is also a photographer - view some of his lancaster pa photography portfolio. Comments are welcome!