The Central PA Property Talk Podcast from 717 Home Buyers

In this episode of The PA Property Talk Podcast from 717 Home Buyers, Brian and Chris walk listeners through what a first real conversation with a local cash home buyer actually sounds like. No scripts, no pressure—just the real questions Central Pennsylvania homeowners ask when they call for the first time.

This transparent, step-by-step dialogue helps sellers understand what happens, what information is needed, how offers are mad...

In this episode of Central PA Property Talk, Brian and Chris from 717 Home Buyers tackle one of the most common homeowner questions today: Can you really sell your house while you still owe money on your mortgage? Spoiler: yes — and it happens every day in Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, and beyond.

They break down the three main options — listing with a realtor, renting out your property, or selling directly to a local cash buyer — a...

Most homeowners think selling with a realtor means only paying the 6% commission — but there’s a lot more that eats into your profit. In this episode, Brian and Chris from 717 Home Buyers break down the true, often hidden costs of selling your house in Central Pennsylvania.

From pre-listing repairs and inspection fixes to months of holding costs, they reveal the math most sellers never see — and share how a direct cash sale can eli...

In this episode of Central PA Property Talk, Brian and Chris from 717 Home Buyers tackle one of the biggest homeowner questions: Should you fix your house before selling, or is it better to sell as-is?

They break down what’s happening in the Central Pennsylvania housing market — from Lancaster and York to Lebanon and Reading — where buyers are getting pickier and fixer-uppers are sitting longer on the market. Through real local sto...

Show Notes: Selling your Pennsylvania home at auction might sound quick, but the legal risks can surprise many homeowners. From disclosure laws to breach of contract claims, the process can create more headaches than solutions. In this episode, Brian and Chris break down what sellers in Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, and across Central PA need to know about auctions—and why working with a trusted local cash buyer like 717 Home Buyers...

Probate can feel intimidating—especially when there’s a house involved. In this episode, Brian and Chris break down how probate works in Pennsylvania, what the Orphans’ Court actually does, and when (and how) a probate property can be sold. We keep it practical and local to Central PA—Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, Reading, and Lititz.

You’ll learn why probate sales aren’t “shady,” why PA doesn’t allow Transfer-on-Death deed...

In this episode of Central PA Property Talk, Brian and Chris from 717 Home Buyers in Lancaster share the story of “Stan,” a local homeowner facing foreclosure. His situation is one many in Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, and across Central PA can relate to—behind on payments, house in need of repairs, and a looming foreclosure auction.

Brian and Chris walk through the six key decisions homeowners face in foreclosure, from whether to r...

Show Notes: Selling a house can be stressful and time-consuming, but there’s another path. In this episode, Brian and Chris break down what it really means to sell directly to a cash home buyer. From the 4-step process to how offers are calculated, we cover what sellers in Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, and across Central PA need to know. Heather from 717 Home Buyers in Lancaster, PA explains the process step by step with qu...

hinking about selling your home quickly in Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, or anywhere in Central PA? In this episode, Brian and Heather unpack how 717 Home Buyers helps sellers with a simple, four-step cash offer process. From the first phone call to closing at a reputable local title company, you’ll learn how speed, convenience, and transparency come together when you choose a direct cash sale.

We also talk about trade-offs—why some...

When it comes to selling your home, not all buyers are created equal. In this episode, Brian and Chris break down the warning signs of scam home-buying companies and share how you can protect yourself, your family, and your property. From high-pressure tactics to shady basement closings, we cover the red flags every homeowner in Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, and across Central PA should know.

You’ll also hear a real-life st...