It might be that the only truism about housing is that it will become increasingly expensive as time goes by - excepting short term fluctuations, of course. This is certainly true if you are a renter. But, it is also true if you are a potential homeowner waiting to buy. Few things are as important to the first-time homebuyer than affordability.
Data shows us that the most remaining affordable homes in the Lancaster area are in Lancaster City. The numbers also show that the city's stock of affordable homes is slowly disappearing as demand increases. That means buy now.
Of course, a house is far more than an investment. It's a place to live. And, there is great incentive to live in cities like Lancaster. Employees of Downtown have discovered that living close-by means spending less time on the road and more time with family and friends. Retirees are discovering the joys of life within close walking distance of Lancaster's many amenities without the frustration of maintaining a large yard.
Others are moving to into Lancaster City and buying houses because living where you can walk to your destination means burning a lot less gasoline or simply because the city is "just the place to be."
If you need a boost in getting started with a good Realtor , a listing of available homes or an agency that can help you find your way contact Lancaster City Living.
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My wife and I bought in Lancaster City in July of '06. We are both outdoors loving people, so we rented in the suburbs for a while. BUT we realized that we actually spend more time out walking around town. Instead of the perpetual circle of cookie cutter houses, we get to discover streets we've never walked on, houses we've never seen, places to eat, and most importantly PEOPLE we couldn't have met in the development where we rented PLUS all without the hassle of driving. Here's what it is in my opinion: The people we've met from the city have something in common. We view our property and buildings and sidewalks as something everyone can enjoy. We don't need 20 rooms in our house because the city becomes an extension of what our house can offer. When we have friends over from the suburbs, Checkers is our dining room, Square One is our den, the park is our backyard, etc. Instead of everyone owning a self-containing hotel, we share the great things the city has to offer. Our "home" is the collection of historic buildings, great food, unique shops and great people...the WOW factor people are looking for in a house, without every person needing to keep up with the Jones.
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