Lesley C Greene, Realtor - The Herling Team

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

🏡 Is it a good time to buy 💸 ?
This Week’s Mortgage Rate Update | Pennsylvania
Here’s a broader look at mortgage rates in Pennsylvania this week:
🏠 30-Year Fixed: 7.18%
🔑 15-Year Fixed: 6.52%
🏡 FHA 30-Year: 6.96%
🇺🇸 VA 30-Year: 6.99%
🏘️ Jumbo 30-Year: 7.24%
📉 7/1 ARM: 6.26%
Remember, these are average rates, not necessarily the rate you’ll receive. Your credit profile, down payment, loan type, lender and other factors can affect your actual rate and monthly payment.
And the rate is only part of the picture. Purchase price, taxes, insurance, closing costs, seller concessions and potential rate-buydown opportunities can all influence what buying a home actually looks like for you.
So rather than asking only, “Are rates too high to buy?” a better question may be: “What do the numbers look like for me?”
Rates change. The right time is personal.
Let’s talk about your next move.
Lesley Greene | The Powerwalking Realtor®
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Rates shown are averages and may change. Consult a mortgage professional for current rates and loan-specific terms.
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09/19/2026

NEW LISTING! OPEN 🏠 TODAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • 1–3 PM
COUNTRY LIVING • 2+ ACRES • $625,000

Charming ranch on over 2 private acres with a flowing creek — the kind of lot you don’t find often this close to everything. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and a spacious composite deck overlooking a peaceful, partially fenced backyard.

Freshly painted throughout with refinished hardwoods, central air (2024), new water heater and generator (2025) — move-in ready with room to make it your own.

Come see the space in person today!
📍 2850 Thompson Road, Harleysville, PA 19438
🕐 Today, 1-3PM
💰 $625,000
Lesley Greene
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
📞 215.740.9140 (cell) | 215.643.2500 (office)

More info here: https://lesleygreene.howardhanna.com/property/2850-thompson-road-harleysville-pa-19438-420005104824?mlsname=BrightMLS&mlsnumber=PAMC2193572

09/19/2026

NEW LISTING! OPEN 🏠 TODAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • 1–3 PM
COUNTRY LIVING • 2+ ACRES • $625,000

Charming ranch on over 2 private acres with a flowing creek — the kind of lot you don't find often this close to everything. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and a spacious composite deck overlooking a peaceful, partially fenced backyard.

Freshly painted throughout with refinished hardwoods, central air (2024), new water heater and generator (2025) — move-in ready with room to make it your own.

Come see the space in person today!
📍 2850 Thompson Road, Harleysville, PA 19438
🕐 Today, 1-3PM
💰 $625,000
Lesley Greene
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
📞 215.740.9140 (cell) | 215.643.2500 (office)

More info here: https://lesleygreene.howardhanna.com/property/2850-thompson-road-harleysville-pa-19438-420005104824?mlsname=BrightMLS&mlsnumber=PAMC2193572

09/19/2026

The not-so-glamorous side of real estate! I was supposed to be here like 4 hours ago 😳

09/16/2026

Vitamin D vs. Vitamin D3 — What's the Difference?
This trips a lot of people up at the pharmacy. Here's the simple version:
"Vitamin D" is the umbrella term for a group of related nutrients. There are two main forms:
D2 (ergocalciferol) — plant-based, often found in fortified foods and some prescription supplements
D3 (cholecalciferol) — the form your body makes naturally from sunlight, and the form found in animal-based sources
D3 is generally considered more effective at raising and maintaining your vitamin D levels in your blood compared to D2. That's why most over-the-counter supplements — and most doctors — recommend D3 specifically, not just "vitamin D."
So when you're shopping: look for D3 on the label, not just "Vitamin D."

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09/09/2026

hat Is Vitamin D, Really?
Here's something most people don't know: vitamin D isn't just a vitamin — it's actually a hormone. Your body produces it in response to sunlight on your skin, and it goes on to influence systems throughout your entire body, from your bones to your brain to your immune system.

Why It Matters

Vitamin D plays a role in:
Bone health — helping your body absorb calcium
Immune function — supporting your body's ability to fight off illness
Mood — low levels have been linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety
Muscle strength — deficiency is linked to muscle weakness and fatigue

Why Now
We're heading into fall and winter, when sunlight — and natural vitamin D production — drops. Ideally, people start building up their D and C levels back in July or August to prepare for cold and flu season. If you didn't, don't worry — better late than never. Now's a great time to start.

Know Your Number
Before starting any supplement, get tested. The standard blood test is the 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) test — ask your doctor for it at your next visit or a lab panel. It's the number that tells you whether you're deficient, sufficient, or (like I once found out) too high.

The easiest route: ask your primary care doctor to add it to your bloodwork at your next physical. Preventive care bloodwork like this is typically covered by insurance, so it often costs you nothing extra.

If you don't have easy access to a doctor right now, or just want to test on your own, you can also order the test directly:

Quest Diagnostics — https://www.questhealth.com/product/vitamin-d-test/17306M.html

LabCorp — https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/vitamin-d-test

No excuses — get your number first. Once you know where you stand, you can make an informed decision about supplementing.

Next week: Part 2 — Vitamin D vs. D3,

09/02/2026

Life is Life-ing

Thank you to everyone who reached out after my last few posts — your messages, your stories, your encouragement, they've meant more than you know. And honestly, one of the most helpful things has been realizing how many of us are going through this at the same time with our parents. We don't talk about it enough, but so many of my friends are in it right now too.

This video is the start of a longer conversation I want to have here — about dementia, about caregiving, about what I've learned the hard way with my mom.

If your parents are still cognitively strong, please don't wait. Have the hard conversations now:

→ Wills and estate planning
→ Power of attorney, so you can actually access accounts and make decisions when it matters
→ Healthcare directives, so their wishes are documented, not guessed at
→ Staying looped in on their medical care before there's a crisis

None of this is fun to bring up. But doing it while they're still able to weigh in themselves is a gift to both of you. I wish someone had pushed me to do this sooner.

More to come on the different phases of dementia and what they actually look like day to day.





healthiswealth

08/19/2026

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