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Enjoy the views and thoughts of John Rainville a Real Estate Broker in PA running a three office firm covering twelve counties from the Maryland line to the Pocono Mountains. Rainville is considered to be one of the foremost experts in Internet lead conversion.

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Update on Real Estate Trends
We can’t argue that the housing market has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for the past year but it seems as though there are signs of hope in the future. While figures seem to be holding at all time lows for housing prices, making it a great Read More...
Deciding to Buy or Rent a Home
There are many advantages to purchasing a home, especially in light of the historic low rates that have become available. Regardless of the fact that these rates dropped considerably as a result of the recent housing and financial crash, more and more Read More...
What is Earnest Money
In the process of buying a home, when the buyer has completed all due diligence and is ready to close the deal, a sale/purchase contract is drawn up. Most sellers ask for an earnest money deposit to be made at this stage and the amount deposited is generally Read More...
What to look for in a good listing agent!
It’s important to have a good rapport with your listing agent and feel good about how they direct you. You need to know, before you hire them as your agent, whether they truly fit your needs and will be the best fit for you. All too often people Read More...
Selling Your Home in a Market Filled With Short Sales and Foreclosures
In many areas the housing market is inundated with homes in foreclosure and short sales. How can your home stand out and be noticed when buyers look everywhere and see homes selling for much less than their value, simply because of the situation the home Read More...
Open Houses and What You Need to do to Prepare YOUR Home
On average most agents will hold one or two Open Houses on a home and some statistics say that 1 in 5 homes are sold because of an Open House. Many agents say it’s higher for them while others say in their area it’s barely even close to that. Read More...
How Do I Find the Bargain Priced Homes?
Every buyer wants to find the best buy out there; but where do you start looking for homes that bargain priced? First start working with a Buyer’s Agent. Buyer’s Agents usually are the first to know when there’s a bargain home out there. Read More...
When is the Right Time to Buy a Home?
If you’ve been looking to buy a home for some time now, chances are you know that 2012 is sure to be the year of the buyer’s market. Many experts expect the economy to rebound and have a respective effect on the housing industry. That’s Read More...
First Time Home Buyers Checklist!
Time Home Buyers Check List Many times when the process is complete, first time home buyers look relieved but also amazed. They wonder how it all seemed to whirl by so quickly and how it ever happened that one moment they were saying “We should Read More...
Single Women Buyers in the Market
Times have changed for sure. In a market that used to be mainly married couples purchasing homes we are seeing more and more single women in the market now. The trend seems to be one on the rise so realtors and sellers alike are starting to recognize Read More...
When Is It Good To Refinance My Mortgage
People often wonder if they should refinance their mortgages when they start seeing newscasts that talk about the great buyer’s market and the falling mortgage rates. But does this mean you should immediately jump on the band wagon and refinance Read More...
Open House Etiquette
Most people don’t really think about it but there is a certain etiquette that should be maintained when attending an Open House. Open Houses have been a custom of Realtors for many, many years and they often can lead to an eventual closing deal. Read More...
Bouncing Back From The Housing Blues
While we’re emerging into the third year of the housing crisis, there are some signs of recovery. However, selling homes still remains a challenge in widespread areas across the US. A major challenge for sellers today is that many intending buyers Read More...
Remodeling Your Kitchen To Sell Your Home
The two top rooms suggested for remodeling a home for a faster sale are the kitchen and the bathroom. Most people cringe when they hear this because they think they have to spend thousands of dollars to truly update these two rooms. For many, they think Read More...
AWESOME HUD HOME! 911 Nixon Dr in Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Mechanicsburg - Announcing a NEW HUD Acquired home! 911 Nixon Dr, a 2,285 sq. ft., 2 bath, 5 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $135,500 - . Property information Read More...
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