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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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Are YOU Ready to Buy in Today's Market??
By using a mortgage-qualifying calculator (mortgage-info.com), find out how much house you can afford. You typically will need a down payment of at least 20 percent, plus another 6 percent for closing costs, lawyers’ fees, etc. When you put less Read More...
Other Costs to Consider When Buying a Home
While it’s easy to remember the typical costs of buying a home such as legal fees, points, and so on there are actually quite a few other costs you may incur as you purchase a new home that you never thought of. Costs that you could incur range 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...
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...
Understanding a Short Sale
Short sales have become more prominent in the real estate business, in line with the burst in the housing bubble across the United States. However, it could be a good option for a seller who’s facing bankruptcy or even foreclosure. In order to understand 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...
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...
Banks Paying Homeowners Up To $35,000 To Avoid Foreclosure! Call me to discuss your options! John Rainville (717) 554-7430
Print Back to story Banks Paying Homeowners to Avoid Foreclosures By Prashant Gopal - Feb 7, 2012 Banks, accelerating efforts to move troubled mortgages off their books, are offering as much as $35,000 or more in cash to delinquent homeowners to sell Read More...
The Real Estate Players---Understanding Who to Work With
The Real Estate Players: Understanding Who to Work With Considering making a move out of your tiny apartment? It’s a buyers market, with historic record low rates. It’s no wonder you’re seeing a market filled with new or first time home Read More...
What is a Comparative Market Anyalysis or CMA on a Property?
A Comparable Market Analysis is an analysis that your qualified agent puts together for a particular locale that you are thinking of buying in. The CMA is especially useful when it’s time to put in a bid for a home as you and your agent can see Read More...
WTF? They want EVERY Taxpayer in PA to kick in $1500 EACH for what!
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? Read More...
Buckle Your Chin Strap! The Wave Has Started!
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 Read More...