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Almost Home for the Holidays

Jill Stoltzfoos • December 12, 2022

After years of waiting, we are ready to move!

Two years ago we purchased a lovely old home that needed a lot of love and renovation. We are finally moving in to be home for the holidays. Mind you there is dust and dirt and construction that continues around us but it's (almost!) complete enough for our residency.


I could write a book about the saga of our progress. The process took us so long that I don't think our kids believed we would actually move in until a few months ago!


It is a privilege for sure to turn this house into a home that works for us. We may have bit off more than we could chew but with diligence, baby steps and a lot of construction professionals we are now here.


Our kids are 9th generation Lancastrians. My husband's family goes back 9 generations and mine goes back at least half of that amount. It's no reason Jeff & I felt the pull to move back 7 years ago and raise our kids here. And we are now about to be in a house that has become home in our hometown of Lancaster PA. The Stoltzfoos family is finally (almost!) home for the holidays.


From our home to yours, Happy Holidays!


Contact me today if you're ready to find your home for the holidays!

Lancaster County Housing Stats

  • Lancaster home median list price is $285K
  • National median home price rose to $454,900 which is a new high
  • The supply of houses remains less than buyer demand which means we remain in a Sellers market.


Whats happening in your neighborhood? Just ask me! Jill@KingswayRealty.com


*Stats based on Q4 national averages according to Realtor.com

Small Business Spotlight

Outfitters Ski Shop & Outback Board Store

A full service ski and snowboard shop! 


This is a family owned local store selling skis, snowboards, bindings, boots, apparel, and accessories. They rent skis and snowboards, as well as service skis and snowboards, with complete tune ups, waxing, binding checks and repairs.


P: 717.397.5432

E: contact@outfittersskishop.com

A: 2221 Marietta Ave Lancaster


Tell them your Realtor Jill sent you! 


PS: Our family has been using Outfitters for our ski gear since we got all the kids up on skis!

Real Life Real Estate with Jill

Whether you're buying, selling or downsizing, thanks for stopping by! I'm Jill and I've been a Realtor® for over a decade. It's my passion to help families find their forever home. I also enjoy helping seniors in the downsizing process. I believe that a home is more than a place to live. It is your dwelling place, a retreat, a place to relax and make memories! If you're ready to list your home or start the home search process, contact me today. 
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