Horace McCoy

09/29/2023

Are you in the market for a home in the Lancaster area? Check this out. Reach out to me at [email protected].

06/25/2015

FILL IN THE BLANK: I could not live without my __________________

06/24/2015

It’s okay to offer a seller less than the listed price, but don’t expect him to consider a ridiculous amount.
Most sellers become highly insulted by “low-ball” offers and retaliate in kind. The key is to try and figure out an amount that is slightly less than what the seller was expecting to get, and that is close enough that the seller gets more nervous about losing a possible sale than about the sales price.

06/23/2015

Terms You Should Know:

First time Home Buyer Program-
This is a program for people who have never owned real estate or have not owned in the last 3 years, and offers assistance on the down payment or closing costs.

06/22/2015

Tattered window and door screens…

Buyers will notice screens that look more like Swiss cheese than insect shields. You don’t necessarily have to spring for a whole new set- just grab some screen repair patches (they’re cheap) and fill in the tears.

06/21/2015

06/20/2015

Finding the right home starts with finding a good lender.
You need to know how much home you can afford, how much money you will need for down payment and closing costs, and what your monthly payments will be. A lender can pre-approve you for a loan and issue an approval letter. This is invaluable when you are negotiating on a home! If more than one comparable offer has been received the seller will always choose the buyer who has the financing in place.

06/19/2015

POLL: What is your favorite quote from a movie?

06/17/2015

Squeaky hinges
Doors that groan when they open are for horror movies, not homes for sale. Grab a lubricant (such as white lithium grease, but in a pinch you can use cooking oil) and grease the hinges to stop the squeak.