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September
10

Idyllic autumn farm landscape in Pennsylvania

Most of what I write about is a town I work in. Reinholds is different — it's the town I actually live in. So when people ask me what it's really like here, I'm not guessing based on comps and school ratings. I'm telling you what my own street looks like on a Tuesday evening.

Is Reinholds, PA a Good Place to Live?

Yes — Reinholds is a good fit for buyers who want genuine quiet, easy highway access, and a real sense of community, without needing a walkable downtown to feel settled. It's an unincorporated community in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County's northernmost census-designated place, with a population of about 1,786 as of the 2020 Census.

There's no traffic light, no strip mall, no "downtown" in the tradit...

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September
10

Pennsylvania countryside on a sunny day

If you've widened your search past Lititz and Manheim Township prices and landed on Millersville, you're in good company. This small Lancaster County borough — five miles southwest of Lancaster city and home to Millersville University — has quietly become one of the fastest-growing places to live in the county. Here's what buyers actually need to know before touring homes here.

Is Millersville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Yes — Millersville works well for buyers who want a walkable small-town feel, a well-regarded school district, and quick access to Lancaster city without paying Lancaster city prices. It's a borough of roughly 9,250 residents as of 2023, and it grew faster than almost anywhere else in Lancaster County over the previous three years.

That growth isn't an accident. Mil...

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September
3

Aerial view of house in Pennsylvania countryside

What $350K, $600K and $800K Buy in the Warwick School District Right Now

If you've been watching Lititz real estate from the sidelines, September is a good time to look again. As of September 2026, homes in the Warwick School District — which covers Lititz, Warwick Township and Rothsville — are moving fast and selling over asking price more often than not. Here's what's actually happening in the market, what different budgets buy right now, and what to know about the schools before you commit to this corner of Lancaster County.

What Does the Lititz Housing Market Look Like Right Now?

As of July 2026, Lititz is one of the most competitive housing markets in Lancaster County, with a Redfin Compete...

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September
2

StoudtoberFest 2026 logoMark your calendars — StoudtoberFest is back on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12–6 PM at Stoudtburg Village in Reinholds, PA. This lively, ticketed Oktoberfest features three live German bands, traditional Bavarian folk dancing by the Lancaster Alpenrose Schuhplattler Verein, food vendors, beer, and a stein-hoisting competition. It's become one of Lancaster County's favorite fall traditions since launching in 2024 with over 500 attendees.

Curious what it's like to actually live near a community like Stoudtburg Village? I'd love to show you around — reach out anytime to talk about homes in the area.

Tickets: https://www.stoudtoberfest.com/

Watch: a tour of Stoudtburg Village

September
1

Elegant suburban home with large lawn and driveway

Every week I look across nine Lancaster and Berks County school districts for the one active listing worth putting in front of buyers, and this week it wasn't close. If you want a house that actually looks different from everything else on the market right now, this is it.

Why I'm Featuring This One

107 Deborah Dr sits in the Wyomissing Area School District — one of the most sought-after addresses in Berks County — and it's a genuine mid-century design with a wood-and-stone exterior on a wooded 0.31-acre lot. Most of what comes up in this district right now is traditional colonial or Cape Cod styling, so a distinctive, well-preserved contemporary like this doesn't come around often. At $499,000 for 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, it's also priced competitively for the square footage and the...

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