If you are looking to buy your first home, Lancaster City offers the perfect combination of location and affordability! For young professionals, Lancaster provides all of the attractions of a city while positioned just a quick drive away from the bucolic views of Lancaster County's rich countryside. … [Read more...]
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Spring & Summer Pests in Lancaster
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Pest Control Tips & Pest To Watch For This Spring Spring is here in Lancaster County! We welcome the warmer weather and spending more time outside. But with the good things spring provides, it also means nasty pests are here ready to invade your home and yard. But don't fear! Here are a few … [Read more...]
Tips for Moving to Lancaster in the Winter
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The first few months of the year in Lancaster can involve some unpredictable winter weather, and if you are planning to move during those months, it helps to be prepared! Don’t let unexpected weather conditions throw a wrench in your moving plans. Some simple preparations will ensure that your … [Read more...]
Protect Your Nest (and the Eggs) When Inflation Strikes
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Everyone prefers to avoid risk, and market volatility can feel scary. While it might be tempting to relocate your eggs in response to a more fortified nest (like a bank, safe, or even a high cash level in your investment accounts). What this thinking fails to consider is another kind of risk — … [Read more...]
Why You’ll Love to Retire in Lancaster, Pa.
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Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best places to retire in the U.S., a Lancaster, Pa. retirement starts to look more appealing every day. From cozy homes near wide open countryside to elegant apartments in walkable downtown Lancaster or Lititz, there's a lot to offer people doing … [Read more...]
The Art of Tax Reduction
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Like a master craftsman who has a knack for bringing the inanimate “to life,” a good tax planner can take the current tax law and shape it into something useful (like reduced taxes!) With extensive COVID-19 relief legislation, keeping up with the changes has been challenging. Below is a summary … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why Lancaster, PA is an Ideal Place to Live
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has become one of the top-rated locations to live on the east coast. With stunning farmland as well as a vibrant city scene, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Here are four reasons why you should consider moving to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 1. An … [Read more...]
How Safe Are Lancaster County Roads?
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of cars, vans, trucks, tour buses, and horse & buggies travel the highways and country roads of Lancaster County. How safe are these roads, and how often are there accidents in Lancaster County? In this article, we will look at traffic safety data for Lancaster … [Read more...]
If It Rains On Your Wedding Day
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Most brides speak of rain with dread, terrified that rain will ruin their wedding day. They usually have rain contingencies and all kinds of plans to save the day if it rains. Have you heard of a "rain date?”? It's when people cancel plans because it's raining, and they reschedule because they don't … [Read more...]
4 Common Home Buyer Questions and Answers
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Buying a home can be an incredibly stressful and emotional process. There is a lot of planning and preparation that needs to happen before you close on your home. At times, the process can feel daunting and overwhelming. Luckily for you, we’re here to help you ease those home-buying … [Read more...]