Minute Market Update | February 2026 | Lancaster Co.

You might want to forget the chocolate and start thinking about buying a house this month! Interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in three years, giving more buying power to homebuyers. Plus housing inventory is up in some areas and homes are taking a little longer to sell, giving everyone a little breathing room when buying or selling a home.

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