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Is Condo Living Right for Me?

For this blog, I have asked my colleague, Maria Elliott, to provide some insight on the legal aspects of condominium ownership. Maria Elliott is a real estate attorney who has …

Big Projects: Big Impact

The infusion of capital for large development projects has given good reason for much excitement in Lancaster City. While suburban expansion has all but halted, urban development in Lancaster City …

Lancaster Cityscape!

It has been a tough few years for the American economy. The stock market is about as reliable as Jack Sparrow’s compass, jobs are hiding at the sight of corporate …

Renovation!

As a residential real estate investor and property manager, I like to make my housing units as nice as possible so that I can maximize cash flow, find qualified tenants …

3 Things a Landlord Evaluates When Renting

This is how a typical lease listing will go for Hometown; On average, within a week or so, we will have shown a rental house or apartment about 20 times, …

The Importance of a Stellar Landlord/Tenant Relationship

Being a landlord can be tough. Let me reword that; being a landlord IS tough. There are many moving parts when you own property that you lease to others like …

What You Need to Know About Security Deposits

Most people I know, including myself, aren’t that crazy about moving. You spend a good amount of time looking at spaces, choosing the place you want, being approved and coming …

From the Property Manager: Tenant Insurance Policies

Tenant Insurance Policies The recent tragic blazes on North Queen and North Prince Streets in Lancaster City were a loud reminder to us all that unfortunate things happen – even …

Understanding Property Management

More than once a week someone will ask what it is that I do. In response to my answer of “I work in Property Management”, many times I receive what …

Lancaster and I…Finally

The City of Lancaster and me; Coming of Age In life it’s the relationships with friends, family and co-workers that give us our most memorable moments. It’s the time we …

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