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Another month and another strong jobs report.  

Payrolls increased by an impressive 295,000 in February. This follows a healthy 239,000 gain in January and an eye-popping 329,000 surge in December. Continued strong job growth has dropped the official unemployment rate down to 5.5%.  

Way back in early 2014, we opined that 200,000-or-more new jobs per month would be a sign the economy was in full-growth mode. That's been the case. If we go back to January 2014, we see that there has been only one month of sub-200,000 monthly job growth. Business activity has certainly picked up over the past 15 months. (This is key. It's not so much job growth that matters, but business activity that creates value that requires workers to produce.)

With the latest employment report, more economists are talking interest rate hikes. History has shown that when job growth is strong and the unemployment rate is below 6%, odds rise that interest rates will rise. Everyone now is looking to June for the first Federal Reserve federal funds rate hike in eight years. Since December 2008, the Fed's target fed funds rate has been held at zero.

The fed funds rate is a short-term rate. It's the rate banks lend to each other overnight. It does influence longer-term rates, though. In short, the fed funds rate can be viewed as the base rate that determines the level of all other interest rates.

All eyes will be on the Fed FOMC meeting announcement this coming Wednesday. Specifically, market watchers will focus on one word – “patient.” The Fed has leaned on this word over the past six months to divert attention from a fed funds rate increase. Many pundits and commentators believe if “patient” is no longer in the press release, the Fed will raise the fed funds rate in June.

So does this mean mortgage rates are on the rise?

Mortgage rates have been rising since early February. They actually spiked higher on the February jobs report, but they've since drifted lower, and are actually slightly lower than they were this time last week. This isn't all that unusual. There's an old saying in financial circles: “Buy the rumor, sell the news.” This suggests many people were expecting a strong February jobs report, and when they got it, rates moved lower.

Despite another strong jobs report and unemployment at 5.5%, we still don't believe the Fed raising rates in June is a sure thing. There is a chance rates could remain low for longer than many people think.

Information provided by Jessica Regan.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

We can probably all agree that spring cleaning is important, but finding the time for a prolonged scrubbing session isn’t always easy. So why not try a few shortcuts? You’ll still wind up with a clean house, but you won’t have to rearrange your busy schedule to make it happen!

1. Put Clutter in Bins

If your home is full of clutter, it could take forever to put everything back in its proper place. Instead, invest in a few large baskets or bins. Put your clutter into piles – like books, papers and clothes – and then move the piles into the bins. Eventually you’ll have the time to organize the bins, but until then your floors and furniture will be clear!

2. Clean Toilets with Denture Tablets 

If you’re more concerned about bacteria than stains, denture tablets are by far the easiest and best way to clean your toilet. Drop a couple of denture cleaning tablets into your toilet bowl, let them sit for about a minute and then flush. That’s it!

3. Pick up Small Objects with Pantyhose 

Are there tiny plastic Batman and Robin figures crammed under your couch? If you’re not interested in moving heavy furniture or getting on your hands-and-knees, use this trick: Fasten some old pantyhose over the extension on your vacuum with a rubber band, and then sweep it beneath your furniture. The suction will pick up fallen objects and trap them on the pantyhose, making them a cinch to clean up!

4. Mega Shortcut: Outsource Everything

If these tricks aren't diminishing the spring cleaning effort as much as you'd like, you can always hire someone to do the work for you! Take a peek at these housecleaning offers in your area. Remember, if you take this road, you can finish binge-watching House of Cards this weekend instead of futzing around with denture tablets and pantyhose.

5. Clean Your Curtains Without Moving Them

You could take all of your curtains down, clean them in the washing machine, hang them out to dry and then hang them back up – or you can use a rented steam cleaner to do the job in ten minutes! Make sure your steam cleaner is full of water, and then clean from the bottom to the top. Unless your curtains are extra-thick, you’ll only have to steam the front side to get them clean.

6. Only Wash the Outside of Windows

If your glass is looking dirty, 90 percent of the problem is probably located on the outside of the window. So cut your cleaning time in half by only worrying about the outside of your window panes! Choose an overcast day to clean (sunlight can leave streaks) and wash your windows from the outside corners in, using circular strokes. If you decide to tackle your second-story windows, use proper ladder safety rules. Tip: Use coffee filters for the ultimate streak-free shine.

7. Clean Your Dishwasher with Vinegar

Spring cleaning means getting every nook and cranny, right? Well, that includes your dishwasher, but it doesn’t have to include a lot of effort. Simply empty your dishwasher and then pour a cup of white distilled vinegar into it. Run the dishwasher on the hottest cycle possible and go about your day. Your dishwasher will be clean!

Information provided by BrightNest.com.

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When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Markets are interconnected. What occurs in one market will influence what occurs in another.

Consider the stock market. Most of us have some exposure to stocks, either through direct ownership or though a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund. Anyone with a retirement account very likely has some stock-market exposure.

Stocks are at an all-time high. Therefore, many of us are feeling wealthier these days.

There is an actual phenomenon known as the “wealth effect” that is influenced by a rising stock market. When our portfolio values rise, we feel wealthier. When we feel wealthier, we are more inclined to spend, particularly on large-ticket items like cars and houses. With the stock market at an all-time high, the propensity to consume should rise as well. This bodes well for housing.

Of course, the question is, can the stock market continue to rise? We're not stock-market prognosticators, but there is reason to expect stock prices not to backside. Income is the reason.

Dividend-paying stocks are attractive alternatives to many fixed-income investments. With savings accounts yielding mere basis points and certificates of deposit yielding a percentage point or two, a quality dividend-paying stock with a 3% or 4% yield looks pretty attractive in comparison. Stocks relative attractiveness to other income investments should help keep demand, and, therefore prices, high.

Again, there are no guarantees, but the “wealth effect” is yet another reason why we think housing will keep moving forward.

Information provided by Jessica Regan.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Inflation Remains Muted, But Rates Are on the Rise

Inflation is an important variable in the interest rate lenders charge borrowers. Over time, inflation erodes purchasing power. A dollar in an inflationary environment won't buy as much tomorrow as it will today. To compensate for lost purchasing power, inflation is factored in to interest rates. An inflation premium ensures lenders are able to maintain purchasing power over time.

Today, consumer price inflation remains muted. Thanks to falling oil prices, the aggregate consumer price index has actually declined. When energy and food are stripped from the equation, consumer prices are rising at less than 2% annually. Inflation by Federal Reserve standards is a non-issue.

Private market participants appear to have a slightly different take, though. They appear to be less sanguine on inflation than the Fed and other government data collectors.

In recent weeks, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has risen to over 2.1%. In early February, it was below 1.7%. As the 10-year note goes, so, too, goes the rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Bankrate.com's survey shows the national average on the 30-year loan above 3.9%. That's a 15-basis-point increase in the past month.

Though we believe interest rates and bond yields will remain low for the relevant future, there are no guarantees. Inflation is an insidious thing. It can appear out of the blue; mostly when it is least expected. When inflation appears out of the blue, so do spikes in mortgage lending rates.

The good news is that rates are still very reasonable across the board. Better yet, these rates are available to a wider swath of borrowers. Thanks to more-accommodating FHA and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guidelines. More people can capture rates unavailable to them even a few months ago.

Low rates are an obvious factor in home affordability . Here, we find homes are still a good deal in many metropolitan markets. This is a point we've been emphasizing over the past few months.

More than anything, though, we've been emphasizing the risk of waiting. In a normalized housing market, which we believe prevails today, prices persistently rise over time. The house that cost $200,000 today will likely cost $205,000 next year, and $210,000 the year after. What's more, the rate to finance that purchase could easily be higher too.

So again, we ask, what's the point in waiting? We simply don't see one in today's market.

Information provided by Jessica Regan.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Let’s face it: Storage can be irritating in any room. But this small irritation can become a big fat issue when you’re dealing with a small bathroom. Where do you store towels? What about tweezers? And where exactly are you supposed to hide tampons when you don’t have drawers? We’ve found the solutions to these woes and more.

Here are six ways to make the most of a petite bathroom:

1. Add Extra Towel Racks to the Door

No matter how small your bathroom is, we bet it has a door. How many towel racks do you have on the back of that door? If the answer is “zero,” it’s time to hang a rack. If it’s “one,” you’re still selling your door space short. Try lining your door with enough racks to hang the majority of your towels. Then, store the rest in a closet somewhere else in the house. This rack from OXO is a solid option if you need to go shopping.

2. Make a “No Water, No Bathroom” Rule

Who said make-up and hair has to be done in the bathroom? Nobody, that’s who. Adopt the rule that if it doesn’t involve water, it doesn’t happen in the bathroom. Set up stations for make-up, hair and other habits in other spots and then get your makeup, makeup brushes and hair tools out of the bathroom. That will free up some serious space!

3. Use a Lazy Susan

The ‘80s brought us spandex, hammer pants and Lazy Susans. Remember those wheels everybody had on their dining room tables? Those babies are perfect for the under-the-sink area of a cramped bathroom. On your Susan, organize everyday items like Q-tips, cotton balls and toothpaste. Then, spin away. This way, you don’t have to go spelunking in the crowded cabinet every time you need something.

4. Podium Sink? Surround It with Shelves!

Whoever invented the podium sink should be put on trial, because those things are a crime. Where do you store your stuff? On the floor? Fix the problem with these creatively designed shelves from IKEA. (We also dig the name Ragrund.) They’re meant to fit snuggly around that annoying podium, and they’ll add some serious storage square footage to your bathroom.

5. Try Magnet Strips for the Little Things

Next time you’re in the bathroom, pay attention to how many metal do-dads you have laying around. Between bobby pins, nail clippers, razors and scissors, metal things are probably adding to your bathroom clutter. Fix the problem by hanging a knife magnet strip. They’re designed to hold the weight of knives, so they’ll definitely be able to handle your hair accessories.

6. Experiment with New Shelves in Weird Spots

And by weird, we mean above doors, above the shower head and even above the mirror. Why not? All of this space is prime real estate for storage. Plus, you only need those tampons once a month. It won’t be a big deal to use a step ladder to reach them, right?

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Over the past year, we have on occasion highlighted the advantages of owning compared to renting. Zillow has given us reason to highlight the advantages once again.

Specifically, Zillow focuses on rising rents and slowing home-price appreciation. Zillow reports that monthly rents have grown at roughly twice the pace of wages since 2000. Americans are spending a greater share of their income on rent these days – roughly 30% versus 25% in the past. Home-price appreciation, on the other hand, continues to slow. At latest count, 5.4% year over year.

Zillow doesn't necessarily think that rising rents will drive homeownership rates – at a 20-year low – higher. We respectfully disagree.

If you are paying 30% or more of your income for rent, and that percentage continues to rise, owning becomes a more attractive alternative when future costs are factored in. After all, the key advantage of owning is that a price is locked in, especially when the purchase is financed with a fixed-rate loan.

We think the advantages of owning compared to renting will become even more apparent as the year progresses. Rent increases show no signs of abating, while home-price increases do. This is yet another reason we continue to cheerlead in favor of homeownership.

Information provided by Jessica Regan.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Cleaning and organizing books are everywhere these days. And if we're being honest, a lot of them are pretty similar. But The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, a book by Marie Kondo, stands out from the pack. Marie adds a fresh perspective to the age-old clutter struggle by incorporating a decidedly Japanese outlook on the problem.

If your current clutter solutions just aren’t working, we definitely recommend picking up Marie’s book. But in the meantime, we pulled some quick tips from Kondo’s book that you can start doing today.

Start with a Small, Unsentimental Category

When you embark on the ultimate organization session, don’t start somewhere bound to spark memories or tough decisions like your photos or clothes.

Take your first steps by discarding a manageable grouping like your Tupperware or toiletries. Although it may be intuitive to start in an area that you use every day, it could stunt your progression.

Discard Every Time You Tidy

Try getting rid of at least one item every time you set out to de-clutter a space. Ideally, you want to do a full audit of what you own every time you tidy, but realistically, one item is a good start.

Remember, putting everything away only avoids the clutter problem – it doesn’t solve it.

Tidy by Item, Not by Space

The idea here is to organize based on the item and not by the room. For example, audit and organize all your clothes at the same time. That means you’ll have to go through your dressers, closets, coat closets, the outdoor gear in the basement. Do it all!

This way you have a clear vision of what you have and what you really need. You’ll feel more comfortable paring down to the necessities.

Understand Why We Let Things Go

Kondo argues that by having piles of things, we are neglecting the items we love. Learning to let go stems from understanding each item’s purpose and honoring it – whether you are choosing to keep it or to leave it behind. Either way, understanding your relationship with every item will help you know what to keep, and what to toss. 

If you want to continue the Japanese de-cluttering journey, you can grab The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up on Amazon right here.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index shows homes remain affordable across much of the United States. The NAHB and Wells Fargo found that 62.8% of new and existing homes sold in the fourth quarter of 2014 were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $63,900. This is up from the 61.8% in the third quarter.

Last week, we highlighted the advantages of owning versus renting. In many markets, rents continue to push ahead while home-price appreciation has slowed. But recent news from Realtor.com has us wondering if the advantages of owning are dissipating.

Tightening inventory continues to plague many markets. Realtor.com reports that total listings nationwide declined 6.7% in January and are down 8.7% year over year. This suggests that price growth could start trending higher in coming months. At the beginning of the year, we thought price growth would abate in 2015. We still believe it will if the trend (down) in negative equity continues, but it appears less of a sure thing.

That said, it's still a good time to buy. Yes, mortgage rates have moved higher, but they are still very reasonable. But if economic growth is on as solid a footing as the Federal Reserve believes, rates will become less reasonable heading into the second half of 2015.

So we ask, what's the upside to waiting? We really don't see any.

Information provided by Jessica Regan.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

Is Smart Money Telling Us Something About Mortgage Rates?

We don't really know if the money is smart or not, but we know someone's money is saying something about interest rates and mortgage rates.

Over the past week, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has climbed over 10-basis points. This continues a trend established late January. Over the past three weeks, the yield on the 10-year note has actually climbed 40 basis points to 2.1% from 1.7%.

As the yield on the 10-year note goes, so frequently goes the rate on long-term mortgage loans. Nationally, Bankrate.com shows the 30-year fixed-rated loan averaged 3.96% this week, while the 15-year fixed-rate loan averaged 3.21%. Both are at 2015 highs.

The Federal Reserve, in its latest meeting minutes , opines that the economy is strong. With a strong economy usually comes higher interest rates, which we've seen in recent weeks. Interestingly, the Fed also highlighted that it was in no hurry to raise the influential federal funds rates for fear the “strong economy” could weaken.

Fortunately, the Fed has some leeway on raising the fed funds rates, because consumer price inflation remains a non-issue. Thanks to falling energy prices – oil and gas in particular – consumer price inflation is running less than 1% annually (the Fed would like to see it run at 2%). Higher interest rates aren't needed to tamp down consumer price inflation, because there isn't any to tamp down.

Then again, maybe the economy isn't quite as strong as the Fed is projecting. Housing comes to mind. On the national scene, it's a bit disconcerting that activity in the new-home market has backslid.

Housing starts declined 2% in January to 1.065 million units on an annualized rate. More discouraging, starts were down 6.7% for the month compared to December. Disappointing starts were reflected in home builder sentiment. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that its housing market index clocked in at 55 in February, down from 57 in January. The good news is a reading above 50 is mostly positive.

Sluggish home sales are reflected in sluggish lending activity. The Mortgage Bankers Association purchase index was down for a fifth-consecutive week last week. To be sure, rising rates have taken some steam out of overall lending activity. But if someone is serious about buying a home, 3.85% on a 30-year loan compared to 3.75% shouldn't keep that person on the sidelines. In short, we'd like to see a few more serious buyers off the sidelines and in the market.

Information provided by Jessica Regan.

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When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.

WHY DO THIS?

Just because a piece of furniture is popular doesn’t mean it needs to be in your house. By eliminating a few unnecessary items, your money will stay out of furniture superstores and in your bank account. Plus, the less furniture you have cluttering your house, the more space you’ll have to work, dance and play! Let the de-cluttering and money-saving begin!

HOW TO:

1. 1

   Dresser. Trust us, you don’t need this! Instead, use fabric shelves that hang from your closet bar. Your clothes will all be in one place and you’ll clear up valuable space in your bedroom. To give your closet a full audit, read: Organize Your Closet.

2. 2

   End Tables. If your end tables are magnets for clutter, toss them. Instead, use your coffee table to hold things like magazines, books and the remote control. Then, keep it all organized by using a catch-all table tray.

3. 3

   Chairs. We don’t suggest you throw out every single chair in your house. Then you’d have nowhere to sit! But, you probably have at least a few old chairs in your dining room or living room that almost never get used. Use this BrightNest rule: If the chair hasn’t seen a butt in the past three months, you probably don’t need it.Note: If you use extra chairs during the holidays, store them somewhere out of the way like your attic or basement when they’re not in use.

4. 4

   TV Stand. Ditch this puppy and hang your TV on the wall. You can find kits at your local electronics store for around $30, which is much less than the cost of a new stand.

5. 5

   Ottoman. If you don’t sit on it regularly, or it doesn’t double as storage, it’s simply taking up space! If you want to hold onto it just in case guests arrive, think about floor pillows instead.

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   When you are buying or selling property in today's Harrisburg PA real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Don’s commitment as your Harrisburg PA REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

   When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why Don’s goal is to keep you informed on trends in Harrisburg PA real estate. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

   As a local area expert with knowledge of Harrisburg PA area communities, Don’s objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

   If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call me at (717) 657-8700, complete my online form, or e-mail me at don@donroth.com.