Hometown Property Management Services is a small, boutique-style firm offering full-service property and rental management. Located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA, we're locals who know the area and are committed to delivering high-quality, personalized service to our clients. Learn more about our company vision and history, meet our team, and read testimonials from satisfied customers, including both property owners and tenants.
Hometown Vision
At Hometown, our vision is one of agility and dedication. We've built a property management growth strategy to support our core philosophies: delivering the highest-quality service in the industry to our clients and leasing quality living spaces to qualified renters at a fair market value.
Hometown is positioned for a future purposely built for sustained growth. We take pride in our consistent investment in the most current technologies and maintain great relationships within our industry. This approach to proactive planning guarantees channels of successful expansion and avenues for rapid, positive change.
Company History & Philosophy
The Hometown feel is built on a history of dedication and experience.
Not long after the founder, Sam Gorgone, began investing in and managing rental properties of his own, people began asking for his help with their property investments. It was then that Sam developed the business plan for Hometown Property Management Services. It was his goal to create a company that would assist other investors by using his own philosophy as a solid foundation for success: lease quality living spaces to qualified renters at a fair market value.
Hometown was launched in 2009. Confident in this win-win strategy, Sam Gorgone left a successful corporate career behind and never looked back. From Hometown's downtown office on beautiful North Duke Street in the heart of Lancaster City, the company continues that mission and continues to thrive. Hometown's team is dedicated to a methodology of superior services that support the economic and civic growth of Lancaster County.
We are proud to foster quality relationships and contribute to the community and local economy. It is our pleasure and privilege to be involved in numerous Lancaster philanthropic causes such as The Extraordinary Give, Habitat for Humanity, Lancaster Fire Foundation, and Lancaster City Alliance.
For more information on our local involvement, connect with us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
Meet Our Team
Our team is the heart and soul of Hometown and is the reason our clients continue to choose Hometown to manage their properties. Get to know us!
Liz Schein
Liz often leads Hometown's larger and more complicated projects, and switches regularly between high-level and day-to-day details. Her love of customer service dates back to her days as a manager in the service industry and a career in education. She earned her Pennsylvania real estate license in 2016. An adept problem solver, she is known for her calm demeanor and warm yet strong personality. Liz has a knack for baking and enjoys CrossFit and yoga.
Dave Oatridge
Dave earned his real estate license in 2015. His professional background is a mix of sales and new business development, which is where his contributions shine. Dave's inviting personality is a perfect fit for guiding both those renting property as well as owner-clients who choose Hometown to lease and manage their investments. When he's not property managing, Dave can be found at the gym where he is devoted to strength training and nutrition. Dave was a chef at a local favorite establishment and continues his love of cooking at home.
Linsey Yecker
Linsey earned her real estate license in 2015. She began her real estate career as a licensed agent representing buyers and sellers until she transitioned to property management, which provided her with an opportunity to assist real estate clients in a different way. She is quite adept at identifying our clients' needs and executing them. A rental property owner herself, Linsey spends her free time working on her properties, spending time with her family, or both.
Jenny Jacoby
Jenny's career in real estate began as a PA licensed agent with Hometown Property Sales Group in 2021 before joining the management team in 2024. As a transplant from North Carolina, her approachable Southern charm and background in customer service centered professions make her a natural at building relationships with clients and tenants. Jenny loves working on house projects with her partner, and has recently become preoccupied with making stained glass.
Matt Heller
Over the years, Matt has spent considerable time working on rental properties. This made it a nice fit when he joined Hometown in 2018 as Maintenance Supervisor. While Matt coordinates the ongoing and various repair items that Hometown encounters on a daily basis, he can also repair just about anything. When not fixing things during the week, he can be found on the weekend chasing around his four kids, and you guessed it, fixing stuff.
Jeff Bowman
Jeff began his real estate career in 2004 as a full-time, PA-licensed sales agent. After 14 years of helping clients buy and sell real estate, Jeff earned his Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker license in 2018. Shortly after, in 2019, he joined Hometown Property Management Services as Broker of Record. He is the owner of Hometown Property Sales Group, an affiliate of Hometown Property Management Services. He represents investors, buyers, and sellers in their various real estate needs. Jeff is an avid musician who enjoys travel and spending time with his friends and family.
What our clients say
Testimonials
Our experienced team, dedication to quality service, worry-free property management, and more are why clients choose Hometown. Our testimonials include experiences from property owners and from tenants. The entire Hometown Property Management group is humbled and genuinely grateful for the overwhelmingly positive and ongoing testimonials from our customers.
"Hometown has been my property management company for some time. They are always on top of every detail, communicate effectively and never miss a detail or a deadline. Further, Sam is respected and very well-liked by me, those that perform work on my properties and most importantly, the tenants."
– Mark Peteritas, Property Owner
"After hearing from a friend that has used Hometown to manage his rental properties, I decided I wanted my weekends and evenings back. I was hesitant having heard negative stories about property management companies; however, hiring Hometown has turned out to be one of the best real estate decisions I have ever made. My units are now in better condition, have shorter vacancies, make more money and have happier tenants."
– Andrew Martin, Proprietor, Thistle Finch Distillery
"We have been living in a Hometown PMS home for nearly two years and have been incredibly pleased with how easy they are to work with. When we've had any issue or a need for any sort of maintenance, they have been incredibly responsive. This is especially important to us since we moved to this house as the result of a bad experience with another larger property management company which was not responsive and did not communicate well with us. We chose our current home because of our trust in Sam, and he and his staff have backed up that trust on multiple occasions."
– Ken M., Current Tenant
"Hometown has been absolutely outstanding throughout the duration of the 3 years I lived in their apartment. Organized, accommodating, reliable, flexible, trustworthy, and essentially, the best landlord I could have ever experienced, are all the ways to describe Sam and his team. The property was perfect for what we needed and their rent price was definitely reasonable. Always had maintenance and repairs completed quickly. Hometown's website made submitting work requests and payments so easy. Go with Hometown, they will not steer you wrong!"
– Mia Mastropietro, Former Tenant
"I moved to Lancaster from New York City and it would not have been possible (or as easy) without Hometown Property Management Services. They offer quality housing options, handle maintenance issues with care and go out of their way to give you that personal attention you deserve when relocating. Sam listened to my specific needs, most importantly finding me a place that was good for my dog while needing a place close to my job downtown. He gave me the personal attention I had so longed for during my entire 12+ years living in NYC. I was able to find a home and be fully moved in within 2 weeks time. I can't imagine using anyone else in Lancaster and don't ever plan on switching companies. I give them an A+, hands down."
– Tom Murphy, Current Tenant & Educator at Fulton Opera House