I’d like to introduce you to a friend and client of mine, Ken Knouse, whom I’ve worked with for years in Lancaster City. He is a dedicated, professional remodeler who really does nice projects for his clients and customers. Ken started out with me buying his first investment property in Lancaster City a few years ago using equity from his home.

I interact with many, many would-be (or wannabe?) investors who never get to the point of committing funds to a rehab project. They’re almost always just blowing smoke and I can spot them a mile away. Ken, on the other hand, jumped with everything and did an amazing job on his first project home. I was impressed. Since those beginnings Ken has developed a feel for renovations that surpasses most of the folks out there doing rehab homes. It’s all the rage just to slop things together and spray builder-grade white all over it and get it on the market, but Ken goes the extra mile with every detail, restoring classic architecture, adding modern features, enhancing curb appeal and overall making a great home.

Ken is featured this fall in the seasonal issue of Lancaster City Living Magazine, for a project he completed on North Reservoir Street. You can read the story here or browse the whole issue digitally here (story on page 33 – nice photos included). I was proud to help him find the foreclosure, secure it for him, list it and sell it in only a few days last fall!

Ken’s company is called Block Envy (meaning you’ll be the envy of the block if you use him!). If you are interested in buying a foreclosure and having him renovate it for you, give me a call. Ken would also love to talk to you about buying your home should you want to sell. While Ken prefers historic Lancaster City homes, he has completed projects in other parts of the county as well.

Whatever your Lancaster City real estate needs, YourLancasterHome.com and Coldwell Banker Lancaster are your sources for premiere real estate services. Call either myself (Jeff) at 799-0851 or Brian Schulman at 951-5552 for a consultation today.