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Buying your first home in Central PA this summer? Here’s what you need to know about the market, loans, and winning your dream home

Home Features That Win Buyers’ Hearts (and Which to Skip)Distilled from touring hundreds of Central PA properties—from Carlisle to Chambersburg.What Buyers Crave:Floods of Natural Light: Oversized windows, skylights, or southern exposure instantly brighten rooms, cut…

Mid-2025 in Central PA, stabilized mortgage rates in the mid-6% range are fueling moves—from first-time buyers in New Kingstown hunting starter homes under $300K to investors eyeing value-add duplexes in Carlisle and co-living conversions in Boiling Springs. Remote and…

Summer in Central PA: Top Picks from The Ben Espenshade TeamSummer is the perfect time to explore all that Central Pennsylvania has to offer. From riverfront fireworks to nature quests and community fundraisers, there’s something for every taste—and every age. Here are…

Summer in Central PA brings longer days and warmer weather—perfect for optimizing your home’s performance, safety, and curb appeal. From monthly HVAC filter swaps and condenser‐coil rinses to annual deck sealing, gutter clean‐outs, and smoke/CO alarm checks, these…