How coronavirus is affecting Central Pennsylvania home buyers and sellers


Despite these unprecedented times, you may still need to buy or sell a home.
There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers.
If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

I want to give you a balanced update on the Central Pennsylvania real estate situation.

Of course, there's the elephant in the room:

The coronavirus pandemic has had a massive effect on the entire economy and that includes the real estate market.

The recent volatility in the stock market is causing additional trouble.

Perhaps most importantly, there is uncertainty about the future as the coronavirus situation plays out day by day.

That's the bad news.

The good news is that we are collectively beginning to adapt to this unprecedented situation in some encouraging ways.

In fact, some buyers are eager to buy now more than ever. That might sound surprising, but it's simple economics.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently hit 3.29%, the lowest on record since tracking started almost 50 years ago. This kind of low mortgage rate can take tens of thousands of dollars off the effective price of a property, once interest payments are factored into the equation.

The massive government stimulus package has given many people hope that the economic impact of the coronavirus will be contained. 

Finally, once we emerge from this situation, there are reasons for optimism.

Unlike previous drops in home sales, like during the subprime mortgage crisis, this is not expected to last nearly as long. Demand for housing was especially strong before the coronavirus hit, and much of this demand is still there.

What is undeniable is that we are in a unique situation, and rules are changing each day.

If I can help you in any way — whether with real estate advice or anything else — give me a call at (717) 695-3177. If the current situation is showing us anything, it's that we need to work to help each other however we can, and I want you to know I'm here for you.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Joy Daniels Real Estate Group


We’ve officially been in business for a decade, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Here’s our message of gratitude to you.
There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers.
If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

2020 is a milestone year for the Joy Daniels Real Estate Group. We are celebrating 10 years of business!

We opened our doors on April 1, 2010, with three agents and sold 160 homes. 10 years later, we have 36 agents and have sold 898 homes. We have been so grateful for your support over the past decade as we assist you in achieving your dreams of homeownership.

Our mission today is the same as when we opened our doors a decade ago: providing professional and personal assistance, giving the best customer service, ensuring our clients’ interests are of the utmost importance, and helping clients accomplish their real estate goals. 

We believe in continuous improvement and evolving every day to deliver exceptional results and an excellent experience.

Many of you have been a big part of our journey and your support has enabled us to become one of the fastest-growing companies in Central Pennsylvania. Thank you! We were recognized locally as “Simply the Best 2019” because you believed in us and our service. We were also recognized as one of the top 100 real estate teams in the country by Wall Street Journal.

During these uncertain times, I hope you and your family remain safe and healthy.
We care about the community, and have been privileged to give back through our “Joy Cares” program to many local organizations and charities. 

The secret to our success is our agents and culture. An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who work in it. I want to also thank our staff, our agents, and their families for making this milestone a memorable one.

We are not just real estate professionals. We are also your trusted friends and neighbors. I’m proud to share this milestone with you today, and to say I’m grateful is an understatement to describe my thankfulness for those of you who have supported us from the start.

We have accomplished a lot over the last 10 years. Thank you for helping me build a fantastic company today and for decades to come. During these uncertain times, I hope you and your family remain safe and healthy. We’re always here to help you or answer any questions you might have. Just give us a call or send us an email today. We look forward to hearing from you.