March - National Women's History Month

March is the official month to celebrate women's contributions to history and society. I can't think of a better time to celebrate Jennifer Hollister and Jennifer Kuntz's milestone anniversaries in real estate than now. These ladies have contributed a combined 40 years towards building a real estate business that empowers team members to succeed at extraordinary levels. They have inspired and mentored so many people and I am honored to take this opportunity to share the story of how this dynamic duo came together.   In 1998, Jennifer Hollister became a full-time REALTOR. Prior, she was the Marketing Director for award winning builder, Yingst Homes. Ten years later, as the real estate market crashed, Jennifer Kuntz began working with Hollister at the Homestead Group Realty. Kuntz was a stay-at-home mom, working from home in marketing. The two met in 2003 when Kuntz visited an open house that Hollister was hosting. Kuntz said, “Other agents were ignoring us at open houses. Jen was the first agent to ask us if we knew about the home buying process.” She offered to help us, and we bought our first home with her in our early twenties.   In 2008, Hollister and Kuntz got together over lunch and talked about what a career in real estate would look like. While they were talking, they learned that they both went to Bloomsburg University and they both had April birthdays, just a decade apart. The parallels that really resonated for them were in their values. Both are extremely hard workers, compassionate and believe in teamwork. Hollister told Kuntz, “Be on time, return your phone calls, be honest. If you don’t know the answer, go find it. And, always put the client first. Everything else will follow.” Basically, be a good human and have integrity.   When they first started working together, Hollister shared her vision, mission, and values with Kuntz. Hollister had always dreamt of creating an elite, integrated team that is ethical and kind and would deliver exceptional service. Having a decade of client referral business and representing new homes, even though the market had crashed, these two had plenty of work.   Being coached by the industry’s top coaches has been a cornerstone of their business. Once they understood the mechanics of building the business of selling real estate, they created The Jennifers LLC in 2015. This was the year they officially launched the Jennifer Hollister Group, a team of like-minded professionals who followed a set of clear standards and craved accountability to succeed together at levels greater than they had ever reached as individual agents.   Within a couple of years, JHG had soared to the top of the America’s Best List published by Real Trends magazine. In 2022, not only were they ranked #31 in the state of PA among all real estate teams in PA, they won Simply the Best Real Estate Team for the second consecutive year.   They firmly believe that delivering exceptional service has been their greatest strength. These two women, both natives of the greater Harrisburg area, have families with school aged children. They believe in showing gratitude for all the blessings in their lives despite any circumstances. The biggest blessing has been the relationships created through helping people to buy, sell and invest in real estate. These connections make every effort worth it.   Cheers to Jennifer Hollister and Jennifer Kuntz on their milestone anniversaries and all they have accomplished! 

Happy Fall Y'all!

Fall is an exceptionally beautiful season in Pennsylvania!  The leaves will soon be changing colors creating a majestic backdrop and the temperature is starting to cool. Local fall festivals and events have been scheduled to kick off the celebration of the season. Here are some family-friendly local events that you won't want to miss! New Cumberland Apple Festival - Saturday, September 24th at New Cumberland Borough Park. There will be over 70 food vendors, 200 craft vendors, local artists, apple treats, pony rides and games. Pennsboro Pumpkin Festival - October 8th-9th at Adams Ricci Park. Free admission and parking. There will be live music, crafts, food, pony rides, petting zoo, paint-a-pumpkin and more. Pine Grove Furnace State Park Furnace Fest - October 15th-16th at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Free admission. Enjoy historical demonstrations, hayrides, scarecrow making, pumpkin carving, food and live music. If you're interested in these events, or want information on more local festivals happening in Cumberland Valley, visit https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/events/seasonal-festivals-and-events/fall/. Happy Fall Y'all!

Local Labor Day Events

Summer is quickly coming to a close and Labor Day is just around the corner. If you're looking for family friendly events in the Central PA area, we've got you covered! Here are a few events that are sure to be a hit. Kipona 2022 - This year Kipona is hosting its 106th annual festival. This 3 day event runs from September 3rd - 5th along Front Street in Harrisburg and offers food, drinks, live music, artist markets and more. Don't miss the laser light show at 8:15pm on September 4th! Steam Show - The 64th annual Steam Show in Mechanicsburg starts on August 28th and goes through September 5th. It features a tractor parade, train rides, flea market, live music and more! Dover Fireman's Fair - Located on the fire company grounds on Canal Street in Dover, this fair runs from September 1st through September 5th and offers live entertainment, carnival rides, games, and nightly dinner specials. The Jennifer Hollister Group wishes you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day!