Pennsylvania Real Estate Update

WTF? They want EVERY Taxpayer in PA to kick in $1500 EACH for what!

John Rainville — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:18:00 GMT

WOW!

I just saw that some in our Pennsylvania Government are suggesting that EVERY PA TAXPAYER

be hit with a $1500 charge to cure the PENSION SHORTFALL of 5 BILLION DOLLARS!

WTF?

So when did a Government job entitile ANYONE toa GUARUNTEED RETIMENET PLAN?

Do you have one? Hell the steel industry and the car workers had to renegotiate and reduce

their benefits---yet the PA Supreme Court WON"T let the Collective Bargaining of the Govt Workers be

"Reopened".

Quite simply folks this is unadulterated BULLSHIT! IT STINKS!

We CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE RIDICULOUS pensions and benefits that our Teachers unions, and others

have strapped us with---in private industry they have to live with Pension funds that are short AND SO SHOULD THE GOVERMENT OF PA!

RETIREMENT PLANS that were just INSANE----retire after 30 years work and get what you were making that last year FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?

THINK ABOUT IT! College til 22 - go teach - hit 52 and RETIRE AT YOUR LAST YEARS PAY FOR LIFE! Some districts even give you a$10,000 BONUS for retiring!

IT's BASIC MATH NOT ROCKET SCIENCE:

If the "retiree" put in $5,000 a year for 30 years and it had DOUBLED to $300,000 the interest would be --- what $15,000 per year PLUS their Social Secuirty----that's reasonable.

REAL WORLD -- I know of educators getting $80,000 a YEAR FOR LIFE! So that $300,000 would be done in what EIGH YEARS? So now they are 60 and IF they just live to 72 that is another MILLON DOLLARS we have to come up with-----DUHHHHHH?

We're Excited to Announce that we have launched www.HomesOnCell.Com

John Rainville — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:44:00 GMT

BrokersRealty.Com speeds up the house-hunting process in Pennsylvania with a real estate search for any cell phone

February 25, 2010 Lewisberry, PA—BrokersRealty.Com in Pennsylvania is introducing a way for clients to view all of the homes for sale in the area with any cell phone. BrokersRealty.Com is providing clients with a mobile real estate search created by Smarter Agent that makes it possible to search all local property listings from their mobile device, regardless of whether it is listed by BrokersRealty.Com or another broker or agent. BrokersRealty.Com’s mobile real estate search is the only house-hunting tool that works on 95% of cell phones across all carriers.

With BrokersRealty.Com’s Smarter Agent application, interested home buyers can be in any neighborhood and view detailed property information at the touch of a button. The GPS technology in the mobile phone, when available, locates users and pulls up addresses and information on listings in their immediate area. Sales price, square footage, tax information, beds/baths, interior and exterior features, pictures and more become available instantly in the palm of their hand.

Consumers can also search by address, community name, city or zip code when GPS is not available, or if they want to search for real estate in an area other than their current location.

The “Call to See” feature within the mobile application will connect users to the Rapid Respons Team at BrokersRealty.Com if they have questions or want to schedule a tour of the property. "This is the future---now. If you don't believe ask your kids----the cellphoe is ther computer and communicator,” said John Rainville Broker of BrokersRealty.Com.

Consumers can get BrokersRealty.Com’s mobile real estate search on their cell phone by visiting BrokersRealty.Com or HomesOnCell.Com for easy instructions or by texting "BRCOM" to 87778 to receive a text message with a link to download the mobile real estate application.

Smarter Agent is available as a fully downloadable application on hundreds of devices across Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. A premium mobile web version is also available on 95% of cell phones. The fully downloadable application is free to download on Sprint devices, BlackBerry devices, the iPhone, and Google's Android G-1. The premium mobile web version is free to access.

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About John Rainville

Rainville has been an industry leader in technolgy implementation and utilization. As Broker of BrokersRealty.Com he has implemetned state of the art uses of thecnolgy to make the real estate agents and consumers time more productive. Rainville and BrokersRealty.com are nationally recognized as leaders in the internet empowered consumer, lead generation and management for real estate professionals.

About Smarter Agent

Smarter Agent® creates mobile, location-aware (such as GPS) search applications that help consumers and professionals learn about, interact and transact with the world around them as never before possible. Smarter Agent invented and patented mobile, location-triggered real estate search and is now the largest mobile real estate portal in the world. Smarter Agent represents the first mass commercialization of a mobile application in the United States. Its reach includes premium downloadable applications with all major carriers, as well as access from all phones, operating systems and formats. CTIA, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, named Smarter Agent the Winner in its Emerging Technology Awards LBS/GPS category.

Cash for Clunkers for you appliances in PA! More FREE MONEY!

John Rainville — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:14:00 GMT

Pennsylvania Appliance Rebates

The State of Pennsylvania will implement a rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with new, non-electric ENERGY STAR^® qualified and ultra-efficient appliances.

The program is tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2010. Residents may be able to "reserve" rebates once the program begins; the program will end when funds are depleted.

Eligible products include

Gas storage water heaters
Gas tankless water heaters
Oil furnaces
Gas furnaces
Oil boilers
Gas boilers

Residents are encouraged to recycle their old appliances.

Contact: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Total Funding: $11,944,000

Program information subject to change. Rebates may be offered for a limited time only. Before purchasing a product, check with your program sponsor to ensure rebates are available, and to confirm product eligibility and program requirements. Products purchased must meet efficiency criteria as established by the state.

Buckle Your Chin Strap! The Wave Has Started!

John Rainville — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:54:00 GMT

Did you see on the news last night that the special auditor brought in by the stae to review Harrisburg City finances let the new Mayor know that the city is on the bink of bankruptcy!

And did you see that Chambersburg School distric tis asking for a 5.5% increase in the school taxes?

BOTH are in trouble for the same reason---pensions and unrealistic retirement plans that were negotiated by the teachers and government workers.

The Pennsylvania Retirement "Fund" can't make the payments.

Money was lost in the dot com bubble----BUT the state made the rest of us put extra money back in to make them whole. THEN 9/11 and the most recent stock moarket implosions. So there is NOT enought money to fund their retirement plans!

WELCOME to the real world teachers and government workers! Most of us don't have a pension or retirement plan or even a solid 401k.

The plans the unions negotiated WERE RIDICULOUS! A full vested teacher in some districts RETIRES AT 100% of their final years salary FOR LIFE PLUS HEALTHCARE!

I know some are reiteing at salries of $80,000 after 30 years service! That is LUDICROUS! Thnk about it----let's be EXTRAVAGENT ad say the EVERY year ofr the last 30 that $10,000 was put in the retirement fund for the worker---now remember in 1970 the average teacher salary was under $10,000 and in 1990 it was under $40,000. So let's say the District and the teacher have put $300,000 into their account and that THEN it has doubled to $600,000. OKAY? still with me? So the interest rate now is les say 5% so the income off the capital would be what $30,000 a year at BEST? Where is the $50,000 PLUS health care money coming form that we are "short"?

Would a pension for twenty or thirty thousand a year PLUS their Social Security been more realistic? Of course.

Call your Congressman and State Legislators and the Governor and tell them we need to get the State Supreme Court to allow that "collective bargaining agreeemnts" can be reopened and the pensions and benefits reduced to real world levels. Otherwise folks as a state and a nation we will all go bankrupt. The government cannot keep placing the burden on the real workes who do not have healthcare, pensions, etc. of anywhere NEAR The magnitude they all do.

It's time for the "next reveolution" to take our country BACK from a governement and its drunkien fiscal polices and spending.

As always, IMHO.

This Weeks Best Buys!

John Rainville — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:57:00 GMT

This GEOTHERMALhome is only 35 minutes from Bel Air North for Maryland Commuters

John Rainville — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:35:00 GMT

1312 Fawn Grove Road
New Park, PA 17352
Geothermal Country Colonial close To MD

John Rainville

PA RM 419701

Office:	888-774-8488
Mobile:	717-554-7430
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$315,000
Bedrooms	:	4
Bathrooms	:	2.5
Square Foot	:	2,189
Lot Size	:	44,997
County	:	York
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	1994

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Property Description

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT!

This energy efficeint home is located only 35 minutes from Bel Air North in Maryland and the same time frame to downtown York, PA. You will find the location to truely be a "breath of fresh air" as the home is nestled in the rolls of some Pennsylvania most beautiful farm ground.

The low utility bills are made possible by the geothermal heat pump system built using a "Water Furnace:" and the natural heating and cooling properties of the spring water in the ground.

This home has been lightly lived in and lovingly maintained by its original owners. It is a home that is set up to live in---from the conveninet for aq quick cup of coffee at the breakfast bar in the kitchen to the fully screend in rear porch to enjoy summer dinners. The family room has a great view of the farmlands behind the home and a stone hearth with flue waitng for you to add the "back up" heat source you prefer---be it a wood, coal, propane or oil stove to tend to on the snowy nights made for memories.

The master bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings and a very comfortable bath with seperate shower and a relaxing soaking tub.

Want the info and photos on your cell phone?

The Property ID Number for this property is 60722
The Phone Number (short code) you text to is 79564

Features List

GEOTHERMAL!	2 Car Garage	Screen Porch
Front Proch	Deck	1+ Acre Lot
Well Water	Privae Septic	LOW Utilities
Close to MD and York	Vaulted Ceilings	1 1/2 Baths
South Eastern SD	200 Amp Electric	1st Fl. Family Room
Soaking Tub	Breakfast Bar	Oak Kitchen

Equal Housing Opportunity.

BrokersRealty.Com : 610 Lowther Road - Lewisberry PA 17339 : 888-774-8488

Congratualtions to our Doris Moore 2009 Unsung Hero!

John Rainville — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:54:00 GMT

New office opens in Lewisberry at exit 35 of I-83

John Rainville — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:42:00 GMT

Hello:

As of December 1, 2009 our new main office address will be:

610 Lowther Road

Lewisberry, PA 17330

Office (717) 932-1660 Fax (717) 932-1661

We have consolidated our Camp Hill and our York offices into this facility to better serve the community in the current market.

Our Pocono Office is still located in the Village Park Center, in Pocono Lake, PA .

Senior Helpers took over our space in York, PA.

Our office space in Camp Hill, PA (2208 Market Street) is available. If you know of anyone looking for about 1500 square feet of first floor space please have them contact Todd Kyzer at (717) 645-1402. The space consists of 6 rooms and a bathroom. There is parking at the rear of the building.

Tax Credit Extended and Expanded!

John Rainville — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Dear Friend,

The U.S. Government recently extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit. The $8000 first-time home buyer credit that was scheduled to expire December 1st will continue in effect until April 30, 2010.

In addition, begining December 1st, many current home owners will qualify for a $6500 tax credit if they've lived in their curretn home for at least five years and are seeking to relocate. Plus, the income limits for single buyers and married couples were also raised.

There has never been a better time for you or someone you know to take advantage of this tax credit because hundreds of homes are now priced below market value.

If you have a family member or friend who could benefit from learning more about this tax credit program, please have them call me for a free one-hour consultation so we can discuss how these changes will help them.

John Rainville, Broker, Realtor
BrokersRealty.Com
Direct Dial (717) 554-7430 or (570) 245-1007

P.S. Because this program is a tax credit - it does not have to be repaid. Who's the next person you know who should learn about this program?

Procrastinators get 2nd chance to buy a home and get up to $8000 from the Govt!

John Rainville — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Here is a quick overview of the legislation:

The tax credit is available for purchases before May 1, 2010. Prospective purchasers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 will be allowed an additional 60 days to complete the transaction.

The tax credit remains at $8,000 for first-time purchasers. No change to definition of first-time purchaser.

There is a new $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers. Repeat buyers must have lived in their homes consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years.

Income limits are expanded to $125,000 on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return. Current law $20,000 phase-out retained.

Price Reduced TWENTY GRAND on 440 Sheep Bridge Road, York Haven

John Rainville — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:35:00 GMT

York Haven, York County - Announcing a price reduction on 440 Sheep Bridge Road, York Haven, a 2,840 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $260,000 - REDUCED TWENTY GRAND!.

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Price Reduced on 623 Wiconisco Street in Uptown

Robin Piatt — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Uptown, Harrisburg - Announcing a price reduction on 623 Wiconisco Street, a 1,397 sq. ft., 1 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story. Now MLS® $70,000 - .

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Price Reduced on 620 Wiconisco Street in Uptown

Robin Piatt — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Uptown, Harrisburg - Announcing a price reduction on 620 Wiconisco Street, a 1,528 sq. ft., 1 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story. Now MLS® $35,000 - .

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Price Reduced on 630 Ross Street in Uptown

Robin Piatt — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Uptown, Harrisburg - Announcing a price reduction on 630 Ross Street, a 1,288 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $65,000 - .

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Open House in York Haven on Sunday Close to I-83 Newberrytown Exit!

John Rainville — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:42:00 GMT

York Haven, York County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 440 Sheep Bridge Road, York Haven on October 18 from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM.

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Aweseome Two Story Colonial For Sale Near Lewisberry!

John Rainville — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:33:00 GMT

Terraced Yard Privacy and Room to Roam

• 2,840 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® $287,900 - Steal this home!

York Haven, York County - Looking for a "Staycation" Everyday? This is a home built to be lived in! Trex decking for the front proch which overlooks the woods acrooss the street. Enter the front door to the two story foyer with hardwood floors, elegant brass light fixtures, and open staircase to the second floor. The formal living room to your right boasts hardwood floors and crown molding as does the fromal dining room on the oppposite side of the foyer.

The family room has a bay window overlooking the back yard and chair rail and german board wainscoating. The Cooks Kitchen has corian countertops and sink, custom hickory cbainets and pantry, bakers island with granite counter top, lots of down lights, under cabinet lighting, tray ciling, hardwood floors and eat in area with atrium door to deck, and ceiling fan.

The laundry room comes complete with Hickory cabinets for storage, a washer and TWO dryers so you can complete the task as fast as the washer can wash! Off this room is the ultimate home office with sepearte outside entrance, network outlets, built in wrap around deck with buillt in oak cabinets under and above the huge work surface.

The lower level Rec Room boasts a corner Propane fireplace and wood look laminate flooring. 2 storage closets! Teh two car garage off the rec room has builtn in storage shelving and TWO oil tanks so you can buy your oil whne the price is down. The foundation is "Superior Walls" and the garage door is insualted with an Opener
The upstairs. Four total bedrooms, the master suite is just that SWEEEEEEEEET! Huge enough to dwarf a king size bed, walkin closet with extra storage, and a master bath complete with skylight, jetted tub, seperate shower, double bowl vanity.
OK----there's more! How about a two car garage with extra high doors for trucks, with insulated garage doors, and a full second story that is insulated and ready to finish off into the ultimate workshop, etc. Plus 2 sheds, hot tub, above ground pool and a swing

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Open House in Etters on Sunday

John Rainville — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Etters, York County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 626 Wyndamere Road, Etters, PA on October 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Time is Running Out to Get the $8000 First Time Buyer Money! Must BUY by October 15th!

John Rainville — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Yes, it's sad but true the Governments $8000 stimulus plan is coming to an end!

Don't be fooled that this may be exteneded---that is VERY doubtful!

Many of you are calling and asking "why" I am saying it end October 15th as the pares say December 1, 2009.

The reason is, you must find, a home, negotiaitate a deal and get it financed and to the settlement tabel NO LATER THAT 11-30-2009.

It is taking 45 days to "settle" a property right now.

SO FOLKS YOU HAVE LESS THAN 5 WEEKS LEFT TO GET $8000 for buying a home!

Priced BELOW what the Owners Paid in March 2005!

John Rainville — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:06:00 GMT

York Haven, York County - Announcing a price reduction on 440 Sheep Bridge Road, York Haven, a 2,840 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $287,900 - Steal this home!.

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Price Reduced on 626 Wyndamere Road, Etters, PA in Etters

John Rainville — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:27:00 GMT

Etters, York County - Announcing a price reduction on 626 Wyndamere Road, Etters, PA, a 1,250 sq. ft., 3 bdrm single story "All Brick". Now $168,800 - Reduced over $11,000!.

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Open House in York Haven on Sunday

John Rainville — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:00 GMT

York Haven, York County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 299 Stevens Road on July 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Price Reduced on 732 Belle Vista Drive in Enola

John Rainville — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:53:00 GMT

Enola, Cumberland County - Announcing a price reduction on 732 Belle Vista Drive, a 2,943 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Ranch". Now MLS® $299,900 - HUGE Price Reduction!.

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Price Reduced on 154 Laurel Drive, Thornhurst, PA in Thornhurst Country Club Estates

John Rainville — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Thornhurst Country Club Estates, Thornhurst Township - Announcing a price reduction on 154 Laurel Drive, Thornhurst, PA, a 1,600 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Contemporary". Now MLS® $169,900 - Steal this home!.

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Price Reduced on 445 Shuler Road in Fairview Township

John Rainville — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Fairview Township, Etters - Announcing a price reduction on 445 Shuler Road, a 1,950 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story "Ranch". Now MLS® $179,900 - Just Dropped TEN GRAND!.

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Colonial For Sale in Mechanicsburg

John Rainville — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Do you HATE yardwork?

• 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $119,900 - Owner Wants it SOLD!

Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County - This is the home for you if you like to come home and not have to cut grass. Brand new white eat in kitchen with ceramic tile floor, tile backsplash, built in microwave, dishwasher and smooth top range. First floor laundry and half bath. Formal living and dining rooms with large windows and two tone paint scheme and fresh carpet. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a new full ceramic bathroom. The front bedroom has a fretwork ceiling and ceiling fan, the rear bedroom boasts a large closet and private outside balcony. The third floor is finished and coud be used as a family room, office or den.

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