Jack Skehan - Realtor

05/19/2026

The spring market is in full bloom in Lancaster county!

Check out April Market Statistics from LCAR:

05/18/2026

3 mistakes that cost first-time buyers in Lancaster 👇

1. Shopping before you're pre-approved.
You could lose your dream home to a buyer who already has their financing ready. Get pre-approved first — it takes days, not weeks.
2. Thinking you need 20% down.
FHA loans start at 3.5%. Some conventional loans go as low as 3%. You're probably closer to ready than you think.
3. Waiving the inspection without thinking it through.
Winning the offer feels great. Inheriting a roof problem doesn't. Weigh your options carefully before giving anything up.
Save this for when you're ready to start 🏡
DM me — no pressure, just answers.

02/12/2026

02/01/2026

Snow Emergency FAQ for Lancaster residents!

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The snow emergency has been lifted. Now what? Does this mean all streets are cleared of snow? No. The snow emergency is lifted once the snow emergency routes are cleared of snow. While other streets have seen some plowing, during the snow emergency the City focused on snow emergency routes. Now, the...

01/20/2026

The Lancaster City neighborhoods of Adamstown, Mussertown, and Churchtown were originally their own distinct small towns that developed along the southeastern boundary of the Red Rose City.

Adamstown was formed from part of a 300-acre farm acquired in 1737 by Swiss immigrant Hans (John) Musser. The farm extended from John Street to the east, Church Street to the north, Strawberry Street to the west, and south to the Conestoga River.

In 1744, Dr. Adam Simon Kuhn, a prominent local physician, purchased 15 acres from John Musser that were bounded by Church, John, Locust, and Rockland Streets. On this tract, Dr. Kuhn laid out 46 lots along two streets, Church Street and Middle Street (renamed Howard Avenue in 1895).

Musser's son, John Musser Jr., began in 1760 to lay out Mussertown to the southwest of Adamstown, bounded by Church, South Queen, Strawberry, Locust, and Rockland Streets. Rockland Street served as the boundary between Adamstown and Mussertown. Musser extended Church and Middle Streets west to East Strawberry Street.

Churchtown was established in 1762 by John Musser's brother Henry in an area southeast of Mussertown. He laid out North, Low (renamed Chester in 1888), High (which became Green in 1871), and South Streets (later renamed Woodward).

These small settlements were eventually incorporated into the City of Lancaster but developed their own identities. Learn more on the - Self-guided Architectural Walking Tour. Click the link for more information and other sites to visit. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9503b44fe06847b7b48a8865684ccec7

01/16/2026

Lead Paint in your home? You may qualify through this HUD subsidy program

Follow the link to learn more

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has earmarked $4.4 million in funding to help homeowners mitigate lead exposure in their homes.

01/15/2026

Stunning residence in downtown Lancaster…

But wait, there’s more! With 14 covered, off-street parking spaces and 5500 sq ft of commercial below, this mixed-use gem is the perfect Work/play combo.

Savvy buyers will know properties like this don’t come along every day

01/15/2026

Rates below 6% are giving homeowners reason for hope, opening the door to a bustling spring market! Will this be the year you move?

Jack Skehan
Lusk & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
O: 717-291-9101
C: 717-598-8062

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The housing market recently reached a milestone that suggests the "lock-in" effect, discouraging home sellers from putting their properties on the

01/10/2026

MLS ACCESS GIVEAWAY!!!

Do you want instant access to all the best listings in your area?

For a limited time only, I’m scheduling 3 buyer consultations in which interested parties will receive full and custom client access to our proprietary MLS database.

These portals are customized individually, and provide instant access to the best real estate information in the market.

If you or a loved one are buying a home in 2026 or 2027, you don’t want to miss out! Comment “ACCESS” below to get started…

Jack Skehan
Lusk & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
O: 717-291-9101
C: 717-598-8062