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        Realtors who want to become specialized in a particular niche of real estate advance their skills by acquiring certain designations and certifications, beyond their normal licensing requirements.  With foreclosures on the rise and the increasing demand for Realtors to be well educated and...

Douglas Lavery Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure CertificationBuyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales Elizabethtown, PA, Feb 26, 2010 — Douglas Lavery with Prudential Homesale Services Group has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resour...

Many homeowners across the country are undergoing the devastating effects that the downturn of our economy has produced. There is nothing more stressful, embarrassing, demeaning and devastating as losing a home through foreclosure. Early Warning Signs of Foreclosure Credit card debt out of contro...

On October 22, 2009, the House Financial Services Committee  passed an amendment offered by Rep. Gary Miller (R-CA) that could put an end to the problems brought about by the HVCC (Home Valuation Code of Conduct). If the Bill passes in the House and then the Senate, mortgage brokers will once aga...

Gorgeous two story home on 1/2 acre plus lot features: impressive two story foyer w/second story window, kitchen w/island and eat-in area w/glass doors to deck and patio. Family room with a gas fireplace, formal dining room, master bedroom with full bath, walk-in closet and 10x6 sitting area. The...

This will be a very memorable June for many Realtors in Elizabethtown, PA. We went to our monthly sales meeting at Preferred Realty Group, Inc. and two hours later we all walked out with new business cards which said Prudential Homesale Services Group.  

Cape Cod featuring first floor master bedroom, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, sunroom and covered porch with gorgeous farmland views in all directions and cozy basement. Enjoy the Artesian well on property.

     -from The LaveryTeam February NewsletterOne of the most common things couples often discuss when planning their wedding is buying their first home. Now, I don't have to tell you that buying a home is a topic best dealt with on its own, but when the love bug bites, it can often make its way i...

324 East Park St, Elizabethtown, PAGreat views and access to the fun park in back. Walk and play in nature every day. Garage off alley. This 4 bedroom home features 1676 sq ft of updated home with historic flair. Once part of the Brandt farmhouse, it was in Elizabethtown when it was untouched cou...

From The Lavery Team December Newsletter... You've probably heard a lot about ARMs in the news of late, but many people still find them confusing. They know that the rate changes, but they aren't sure how. ARMs really aren't all that complicated.An ARM, like its counterpart the fixed rate mortga...