Tom Blefko

Executive Director of the Lancaster County Association of Realtors, avid reader of good stuff, and golf fanatic with a marginal game.

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I had the opportunity to join some LCAR members in Harrisburg this past week to attend the PAR's Spring Business Meetings. Great information and networking. Also took part in 'Day on the Hill,' where we met with some of our state legislators to discuss real estate issues.

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Interesting read. Things that make you go . . . hmmmm. 📖 #goodreads #feedyourmind #readforlife

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Giving up my real estate license after 43 years in the business because I'm now our association's executive. Gotta' tell you - - - it feels - - - different. #lcar #realtorstrong

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https://t.co/VcM7cHDvKX The Lancaster County real estate market ranked #4 in the nation in the latest 2026 Spring https://t.co/toyOaRV8cC survey.

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This book has been around for years and I never took the time to read it. Today's the day.

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After 40+ years in the real estate business, my focus is about to change. Looking forward to working with our association to help our members navigate these challenging times. #LCAR #RealEstate #RealtorStrong

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Did you know? Two-thirds of homeowners today either own their house free and clear, or they have at least 50% equity in their homes. That's a BIG number. The foreclosure noise is just that . . . noise.

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Affordability is moving in the right direction.

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If your bookshelf only tells you what you want to hear, it’s not a library—it’s an echo chamber. Reading isn't about looking for a mirror; it’s about looking through a window. Expand your stack. Stretch your brain.

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A new report from https://t.co/s77u3GSy82 economists shows that three Northeastern metros—Lancaster, PA; Springfield, MA; and Reading, PA— tied for the title of the fastest-moving housing market of 2025. https://t.co/glrZXqpSuD

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In this market, an agent isn’t a “nice to have.” We’re the difference between sitting and getting the result you want. There are more homes for sale now and that means today’s market demands strategy. Accurate pricing. Strong marketing. And skilled negotiation.

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What did 2025 look like in the real estate business? More homes to choose from, lower rates (and a bit better affordability), and homeowners with near record amounts of equity. And that's just a few of the reasons why millions of people made a move this year.

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Most homeowners have no idea how much their house is actually worth today. The real numbers surprise almost everyone. #HomeEquity #HomeValueEstimate #HomesaleRealty #BHHS #RealEstate #GoodToKnow #ForeverAgent

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More homeowners are finally making their move, even if it means giving up that 3% mortgage. Why? Because life happens and you move on.

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Great news for the real estate industry.

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Most of the time, perception is not reality. Case in point.

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Just say'in.

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Wealth building 101.

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I had the opportunity to spend some time with the chief economist at Bright MLS at our last Homesale Realty manager's retreat. Lisa Sturtevant, PhD, gave a great presentation on the state of the real estate market in Central PA and beyond.