Pennsylvania Real Estate Update

I know we are all struggling with the gasoline prices, heating oil and propane are out of control as we all well know. The first time I filled my propane tank around Thanksgiving it was about $700.  Then in January I had a stroke when it cost $1200 to fill the tank.  And if I thought that was "bad" I should have called the ...

I am really surprised by just how busy all three of our regional offices are here this week---especially with the nasty weather.  Most of our Realtors are working on not one or two deals, but multiples.  One of my Realtors has to be the Builders hero of the day as he is writing up not one, but two sales in the same neighborhood the same ...

I had the good fortune today to be included in a business meeting where a local engineer shared that several large residential and one huge commercial development were moving forward despite the so called slow down! HOORAY! We need the powers that be to keep some of the development projects moving forward.  As a Broker covering 12 counties I ...

Absolutely, it is the time to buy if you can do it. Those who keep sitting on the fence waiting for lower rates or price are going to miss the grat buys out there right now!  Inventory is dropping in several price ranges already. As the days get longer and the buyer have more time to look after work the buys are going to be snapped upl There ...

After reveiwing mounds of data and sellers input, we have opted to offer a 1 and four program for Builders and a 2 and 4 or 2 and 5 program for resale Sellers when we list their properties. WHAT? you say is that? Instead of splitting the commission 50/50 with a cooperating Broker we are going to give the Lions Share 4% to the agency that ...

Good day! I know that no matter WHERE I go, the gas station, party, business event, shopping, I will be stopped by somebody asking me "What's going on in Real Estate? Is it as bad as they say? Are you doing alright?". Here are the answers: Properties are selling well in all three of my firms regions. Yes, overpriced, sloppy ...

Pennsylvania Assumes Foreclosure Prevention Leadership Mantle Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Offers Consumers Full Menu of Products Written by: Tom FladOctober 31st, 2007 - 7:05 am The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has rolled out a suite of loan products and resources for homeowners who are having trouble meeting ...

Two Reasons Why Real Estate Outperforms All Other Investments - Even Today by Gary W. Eldred, PhD Since the late 1990s, sharp increases in property prices, along with a corresponding relative decline in cash flows and rental yields, have led the major media to persistently babble about real estate “bubbles.” Taking a cue from these ...

The Top Ten Reasons It's a Great Time To Buy Real Estate! by Paul Pastore       Go behind the scenes and learn from the greatest minds in the business... for FREEBroker Agent News Audio Series       Selection, selection, selection. There are about 57,000 resale homes on the market ...

You may want to hurry and jump on board this great promotion we are running. Many of you have heard the radio ads on Kiss-FM 99.3 last week and signed up.  Here's the deal, we're giving out $1000.00 Gift Cards that buyer and sellers using our services can apply to their purchase or sale commission. Use it towards a Home ...