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As the year comes to a close, we found that the total number of sales in the Treasure Lake are lower year to date that 2020  Jan 1 to Dec 22, 2020   There were  136 this year and 153 last year.     There were 67 active listings in Dec of 2020 which was typical for this time of the year.  This year there are only 13.   This is where the closing difference is.      The lack of inventory  follows suite with the rest of the country.  That is unusual for our area.     But Treasure lake has been found, and the beauty and relaxed living in  the area has been a desire of many.

The DuBois area has also seen the same market results.   There were 157 closed transactions in the DuBois Area School district  in 2020 and 194 in 2021.  There are currently 19 on the market   down from 98 the year before.  


Posted by Carol Foltz on December 22nd, 2021 1:35 PMLeave a Comment

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July 18th, 2021 10:11 PM

For once, my area,  Clearfield and Jefferson county , is following suit with the rest of the real estate world.    We have a very  low inventory and home values are escalating.   New construction is difficult to acheive at this time due to supply prices and availability of contractors .  One area, Treasure Lake , has only 15 homes currently on the market for sale.    This is an all time low .   I have never seen this inventory level in the past 26 years of my real estate career.      I believe it is because , less people are relocating out of the area, embracing what we have to offer here.     I would be happy to discuss with you what we offer.   Feel free to contact me.


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There are only 79 homes currently for sale in The Treasure lake community. 3 of the 79 are in the camp ground, 8 are between 50,000- 100,000; 21 are listed between 100,000 and 150,000; 16 are 150,000 -200,000; 10 are 200,000 to 250,000; 9 are 250,000 to 300,000 and 12 are over 300,000.

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April 14th, 2015 10:10 AM
So, you want to live in the DuBois area but not at the lake? there are 49 homes for sale in the DuBois area, that includes Reynoldsville,FallsCreek, DuBois, Sandy Township ,Sykesville, Penfield, Rockton ,Luthersburgh area. 
there are 10 homes listed under $50,000;19 homes $50,000 to $100,000; 6 homes $101,000 to $150,000; 3 homes $151,000 to $200,000; 3 between $201,000 and 250,000 and 8 homes over 250,000. Both the DuBois area and Treasure lake area have limited homes for sale. If you are looking for your first home or looking for more space, the time is now to buy . Interest rates make owning a home affordable. Call me today to set up an appointment to get started

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February 10th, 2015 10:18 AM
Mortgage Rates Fall Again

Average fixed-rate mortgages once again fell back to near 20-month lows. After rising slightly last week, mortgage rates reversed course this week, sending borrowing costs lower and allowing home buyers and refinancers to lock in rates that haven't been this low since May 23, 2013, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.

Freddie Mac reports the following national averages with mortgage rates for the week ending Feb. 5:

  • 30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.59 percent, with an average 0.7 point, dropping from last week's 3.66 percent average. A year ago, 30-year rates averaged 4.32 percent.
  • 15-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 2.92 percent, with an average 0.6 point, dropping from last week's 2.98 percent average. Last year at this time, 15-year rates averaged 3.40 percent.
  • 5-year hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages: averaged 2.82 percent, with an average 0.4 point, dropping from last week's 2.86 percent average. A year ago, 5-year ARMs averaged 3.12 percent.
  • 1-year ARMs: averaged 2.39 percent, with an average 0.4 point, rising slightly from last week's 2.38 percent average. Last year at this time, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.55 percent.
  Source: Daily Real Estate News

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January 5th, 2014 5:42 PM

Happy New Year.   As well approach the new year, I will reflect on how the last year went.  The fourth quarter of real estate was strong as it has been for the past 8 years.    There were 96 homes in Treasure Lake sale.  There are currently 82 homes for sale and there are almost 2200 homes in the gated resort community of Treasure Lake.   It was a strong year for second home buyers.   Treasure Lake is only  100 miles from Pittsburgh and 60 miles from State College.  Located 1 mile off Interstate 80 exit 101.  Natural beauty , 2 lakes and 2 golf courses make this area a great find in the PA Wilds.


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September 17th, 2013 9:54 AM
Your agent should be your advisor on how to stage your home.   I have seen pictures with dishes in the sink, shoes on the floor , clothes spread around, etc.   When looking at pictures, these is a distraction from the house it self.  Follow these few tips for showing and staging your home. 

1. put all medications out of sight. That box on the counter may be convenient for you but it also leaves them open for everyone to see
2.  Do not leave your jewelry out on the night stand.  It is pocketable.  Agents are with the      buyers at all times but it only takes a second if it is easily accessible
3.  Clear off all counters.  They will show better without all the clutter
4.  Out of siet out of mind for everything you do not use daily.
5.   Bathrooms show best without towels hanging around and shaving cream in a cabinet not on the counter
6.  Take a box and walk around your home clearing off everything extra laying around
7. Clean the cob webs
8  clean the windows , if the sun is shining  the windows can be a show stopper
9.  If you have a bread maker.....use it....bake bread
10.  A lot of loan options today do not allow chipping and peeling paint .   Fix that as to not eliminate any potential buyers because of the type of loan they are using.


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As the weather starts to break and the frozen lakes of Treasure Lake thaw, the beauty of the area abounds.  There are currently 17 waterfronts properties for sale.  The pricing  ranges from $200,000 to 850,000.  Don't wait to start enjoying fun in the sun!  Contact me for your personal tour.

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December 17th, 2012 11:29 PM
Real Estate is a live and well in the DuBois/Treasure Lake area.   contact me for more information

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September 29th, 2012 12:28 AM

Treasure Lake homes are still moving well.   There are currently 115 homes for sale in the gated community of over 2200 homes.   There are currently 27 pending.  Coldwell Banker.....we never stop moving.

 


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