Lancaster County Market Update: May 3, 2026
Lancaster County continues to show resilience — new listings are up +6.3% year over year and homes are selling at 103.3% of list price.
Lancaster County Market Update: April 18, 2026
The median U.S. home is now 44 years old — and maintenance costs are rising fast. Financial advisors now recommend setting aside 2%–3% of a home’s value annually for upkeep, not the old 1% rule. ([WSJ](https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/the-typical-u-s-home-is-44-years-oldand-needs-tons-of-work-a1fd89ea?st=JBMwrh&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink)) 🧱
Lancaster County Market Update: April 3, 2026
The Iran war is the primary driver of rate increases right now, pushing up oil prices, inflation expectations, and Treasury yields.
Lancast County Market Update: March 27, 2026
Lancaster County is ranked #11 hottest market in the nation and remains a strong seller’s market — homes are selling at 100% of list price.
Lancaster County Market Update: March 20, 2026
– Nationally, home prices are falling for the 21st consecutive week. Lancaster County is a different story.
– Lancaster remains a **seller’s market** — homes are selling in a median of 27 days at or near asking price.
Lancaster County Market Update: March 13, 2026
Competition is real. Lancaster homes are selling at full asking price and moving fast — 41 days on market is well below the national average of 58-66 days.
Lancaster County Market Update: March 6, 2026
Lancaster County remains a top-10 national housing market! Discover why local homes are selling in just 41 days and how a “K-shaped” economy is impacting buyer competition in our March 6 market update.
Lancaster County Market Update: February 28, 2026
Key Takeaways The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time since 2022 — a big psychological threshold for buyers sitting on the sidelines. Nationally, active inventory is up 7.1% year over year and the median listing price has fallen for 18 consecutive weeks. Buyers have more leverage than they’ve had in […]
Lancaster County Market Update: February 13, 2026
With mortgage rates near 6% in January, buyer purchasing power has hit its highest point since 2022. Discover how a median-income household can now afford a $331,483 home and what this “real movement” means for the 2026 spring housing market.
Lancaster County Market Update: February 7, 2026
The housing market is swinging toward a buyer’s market! Discover why 62% of buyers paid below list price in 2025 and learn how Lancaster, PA, now ranks 5th in the nation for housing value in our February 7 update.
Lancaster County Market Update: January 30, 2026
The Federal Reserve holds rates steady! Learn why mortgage rates are staying in the high 5% to low 6% range and what this “new normal” means for your Lancaster County home search in early 2026.
Lancaster County Market Update: December 19, 2025
The housing market data is painting a clear picture: affordability pressures are weighing on both buyers and sellers.