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Check Out Lancaster County! If your idea of living is peaceful, rural splendor, there's no place like Lancaster County. Located fifty miles west of Philadelphia, Lancaster is in the very heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. It has been called the "Garden Spot of America" -- a region of gentle countryside and fertile farmlands, mule-drawn ploughs, Amish children, and immaculate, flower-filled farmhouses. Diverse industries have helped establish economic balance and self-sufficiency for this growing County. In addition to agriculture, business is generated through tourism (4.5 million visitors per year), manufacturing, and the service industry. Small specialty shops are situated throughout the county. The surrounding areas are home to a number of antique and collectibles dealers. All of this combines to form a strong and stable economic base.  |  | | | | |
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The covered bridge is a familiar landmark here. Newcomers note: Bridge traffic includes buggies as well as cars! Northern Lancaster is known for its weekend flea markets and antiques malls, featuring everything from handcrafted quilts to roll-top desks. Outdoor enthusiasts will savor the beauty and variety of the many parks in the county. In 2000, the City of Lancaster won the prestigious "All-American City Award", the oldest and most respected community recognition program in the nation. Only ten cities, whose citizens are actively committed to ensuring that their community is a safe, nurturing place to live, are selected as "All-America City" winners each year. Award criteria include citizen involvement, effective government performance, cooperation and consensus building, community vision and pride, and inter-community cooperation.
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Manheim Township, located in the heart of Lancaster County, is one of our fastest growing areas. A variety of housing options are available, including single-family homes, duplexes, condominiums, town homes and apartments. The developed areas of Manheim Township are predominantly residential, with industrial and commercial activity located to the south, and agriculture to the north. A variety of entertainment and recreation opportunities are available here, including 14 parks offering picnic facilities, playgrounds, hiking trails, and a canoe/kayak launch. In 1999, estimated population in Manheim Township was 33,000. For more information about Lancaster County contact tourism@lcci.com or Visit the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.padutchcountry.com. |  | | | | |
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First Time Buyers >The Perfect House Home buyers must often deal with deferred maintenance or repairs. For example, you may have found a terrific house and like many competent home buyers, you included a structural inspection contingency in your purchase agreement. What happens when you find out that your "perfect" house needs some work? Do you ask the sellers to pay for the repairs? Before you answer "yes", there are some important considerations.
Some contracts require that all of the home's systems, such as plumbing, heating, electrical and central air conditioning, be in working order. In this case, the sellers may be obligated to repair any problems with these systems. Leaky roofs, damp basements, or other structural problems may not be covered, however. If you ask the sellers to make these types of repairs, you may void the contract by doing so. The sellers might prefer to negotiate the repairs to keep from losing the sale. If there are other buyers waiting in the wings with back-up contracts, you run the risk of losing the home.
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Who is "Fannie Mae" and why is she a big name in real estate?
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"Fannie Mae" is the real estate industry nickname for FNMA, or Federal National Mortgage Association, the stockholder-owned corporation that purchases mortgages from mortgage lenders. |
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