Lancaster, PA Home Buyer Resource

A Great Time to Buy

There has been much written about the great interest rates and how affordable housing is right now. It clearly is a good time to be a buyer of real estate in Lancaster, PA.

Keller Williams Realty offers this wonderful resource for your consideration. http://images.kw.com/kw/user_uploads/7ReasonsWhytoBuyNow.pdf

I pride myself in being a realtor® who educates and offers insight. I would not tell you that now is a great time to buy real estate, if I did not believe it. It is such a great time to consider this for your own future. Affordability + interest rates+sellers motivation make this a great time to buy a home in Lancaster, PA.

I welcome an opportunity to learn about your dreams and desires. I want to help you learn about buying real estate. However, I know you are in charge of your future. I only help you achieve your dreams and meet your goals.

Give me a call and let's talk.

An agent who places your interests as his first priority. Cal Yoder Keller Williams Realty Lancaster 1630 Manheim Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 Office Phone: 717-735-1145 Cell Phone: 717-413-0744 facebook LinkedIn twitter

The birth of a non-profit housing corporation

The church in Lancaster, PA I attend, East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church has recently developed a non-profit housing corporation called Chestnut Housing Corporation. For months persons have been discussing this idea and with the help of many persons from the church it is a legally recognized non-profit.

If this is not exciting enough, we were able to buy our first property at 639 East Chestnut, Lancaster, PA 17602 which is pictured below.

The Chestnut Housing Corporation is becoming organized and has begun fund-raising. They will partner with Tabor Community Services to provide affordable housing in the Lancaster area. 639 E Chestnut Street will need much renovation and repair to make it a wonderful home. Persons can donate time, prayer, and encouragement. If interested in giving a donation or learning more about the project contact Sue Waterfield, Marlissa Yoder Bontrager or me.

Cal Yoder Keller Williams Homes & Land Realty (717) 413-0744 639 E Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA Chestnut Housing Corporation first purchase 3BR/1BA Townhouse $0/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,420 Parking None Pet Policy No pets Deposit $0 DESCRIPTION This is for informational purposes only. This property will be renovated and rented to provide affordable housing in Lancaster City, PA. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Central heat ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front view Living Room Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom 2 Contact info: Cal Yoder Keller Williams Homes & Land Realty (717) 413-0744 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jul 10, 2010, 9:05am PDT

My Life (Real Estate) Credo II

I attended the primer course for BOLD, a Keller Williams training course. I returned home completely excited and focused on the conditioning of my mind.

One of the emphases was on a statement, "90% of business is a mindset." This statement reminded me of a Charles Swindoll thought which is a variation of this concept. Swindoll said, "Life is made up of events of which one has no control and this amounts to about 10% of one's life. 90% of one's life is made up of one's response to these events."

I have decided to commit to this training event because so much of what is being stressed resonates with my life credo. I am being challenged to train my mind so that it helps me live a life of blessing and encouragement.

One of the nuggets shared which I will focus on for the next several weeks is the importance of accepting responsibility for one's life. This was on the focus of two mindsets. One mindset is that of blaming others for one's life experiences. It is always someone else's fault. The second focus of this thought process is to justify one's actions. There is always a reason for failure or mistakes that justify these actions. The third piece of this mindset is to habitually complain about life. I realized I am far to guilty of allowing myself to sink to the blaming, justifying and complaining game.

I came away resolved to accept responsibility for my life and my actions. I will not justify mistakes, but rather accept responsibility and work to correct those mistakes. I will seek to offer words of encouragement and refrain from complaining to others about my frustrations. I will be a responsible, positive and encouraging person. This is who I want to be.

Who are you and who do you want to be?

My Life (Real Estate) Credo

My Life (Real Estate) Credo

I have discovered my life is most blessed and offers the greatest blessings to others when I clearly define my core beliefs and values. This helps me to live by these beliefs and to realize this living is not dependent on how anyone else treats me. This is my sermon to self tonight.

I believe every person deserves my respect. All humanity is created in "God's image." Even though persons sin or make mistakes, the core of every person is still in God's image. I must treat the other with a respect, which calls me to listen, to clarify what is being said and to treat him/her as I would like to be treated. This is such an empowering thought. It does not matter how a person responds towards me, but I am free to respect him/her. I can feel mistreated. I can have someone respond to me in a manner that I despise, but I am free to never resort to kind of behavior.

I believe in being firm in my core beliefs, but never forcing others to accept my beliefs. I trust that others will reflect on my behavior, my beliefs and decide if what I espouse is worth believing.

I desire to be honest, allowing my words to accurately reflect what is correct or true. This kind of integrity seems to draw others.

I will not expect others to accept responsibility for my life. God has called me to accept responsibility for my behavior, my actions, my attitudes and my feelings. I will refrain from telling others, "You made me feel ..." I will not expect my wife, my children, my parents, my clients, my team leader, my broker, my pastor, or my church to make me happy.

I will forgive. I do not desire to dwell on that which has passed. I want to be free to live into the future, remembering and preserving what I treasure from the past.

May God give me the strength and resolve to live in this manner.

Central Business District - Lancaster, PA 17603

Central Business District
Lancaster, PA 17603

The Central Business District of Lancaster, PA 17603 is a wonderful mix of modern with a rich history, which actually includes a one day site of the United States National Capital on September 27, 1777. It is a bustling neighborhood, housing businesses, the Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster County Offices, Lancaster City Offices, and a rich and diverse housing market. The recently opened Lancaster City Convention Center, though politically controversial, has added a 4 star hotel and an opportunity for more growth to this area of the city.



The city of Lancaster, PA is a city of approximately 55,000. When persons think of Lancaster, they often believe it is simply a bucolic, rural setting with Amish tourism as its main claim to fame. However, this city with its Central Business District quickly dispels this myth. The mix of the bucolic with trendy urban is one of the strengths of this larger community.



There is much activity, a diverse population, and many amenities offered to the average Central Business District dweller. It allows for a person to work and live in close proximity with public transportation available. The housing opportunities within this neighborhood abound with very affordable housing within walking district along with much higher priced luxury properties available.

Lancaster City living in the Central Business District has appeal for those who are older and those who are younger. To further discuss how you might find your home or business location within this bustling neighborhood, give me a call.

Calvin Yoder

Keller Williams Homes and Land Realty

Office - 717.735.1145 Cell - 717.413.0744

www.calyoder.com Email - calyoder@kw.com

Lancaster, PA Real Estate Philosophy-Principle 4

A service I will provide for persons who choose me as their listing agent for the sale of their property is tenacious marketing. My philosophy for real estate in Lancaster, PA is to work extremely hard to sell a property in which the owner has entrusted this task to me.

People begin their search for a new home on the internet. In order to properly market a property, the internet is of vital importance. I will personally set up a website which is property specific and will write blogs about the virtues and strengths of the home I am selling Keller Williams also offers many online services which enable the listings to gain visibility on many important websites (i.e. Trulia, Realtor.com, etc.).

I will also tenaciously follow up on buyer leads, contacting other agents, sending emails. I will not rest on my laurels, but my real estate philosophy will require that I market the property until it sells. I will also provide print ads in the newspaper or in real estate magazines, allowing you to choose what venues you believe will work best.

Tenacious marketing begins with understanding the marketplace and providing you with a market analysis. Giving you important and valuable information in order to set the sale price to the best of our knowledge is the first step in marketing the property with great tenacity. Honest and direct communication is of utmost importance and I promise to provide this for you.

If you are looking for a person to sell your property in Lancaster, PA and want someone who will tenaciously market it, give me a call. I will help you thrive in your real estate transaction, not just survive.

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Homes and Land Realty

Office - 717.735.1145 Cell - 717.413.0744

www.calyoder.com email - calyoder@kw.com

Real Estate Philosophy - Principle 2

My Real Estate Philosophy

Principle 2

Have you ever spent time with someone and realized after a period of time this person has only spoken about himself or herself? It becomes readily apparent when a person is only interested in himself or herself and has little time to learn about you.

My real estate philosophy calls me to listen to you, your dreams and your needs. This principle is very important to me. The first key to establishing trust is to actually listen to you. One of my first clients expressed this well when she said, "Wow, Cal, you actually listened to what we wanted in a house and helped us find that house."

Listening as a philosophy in real estate means that I will not just try to sell you a house so I can collect my commission. Rather, together, we will evaluate each and every home we look at and deciding how it fits with your dreams and needs. I will listen to what you say and not try to convince you to buy a house which does not meet your needs. I am interested in you.

Would you appreciate working with a real estate agent who listened to you? Do you want someone who will actually consider what you want and need in your next home? If so, I am the real estate agent for you. My real estate philosophy leads me to develop a lasting relationship through my ability to listen to you.

Give me a call at 717.413.0744 to further discuss your needs.