Pennsylvania Real Estate Update

Pennsylvania Appliance RebatesThe 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 ...

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 ...

1312 Fawn Grove RoadNew Park, PA 17352Geothermal Country Colonial close To MD HomePhoto GalleryVirtual TourProperty MapPayment InfoRequest ShowingContact Me John Rainville PA RM 419701 Office:888-774-8488Mobile:717-554-7430Website:Visit Website Price:$315,000Bedrooms:4Bathrooms:2.5Square Foot:2,189Lot Size:44,997County:YorkProperty ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  FREE REPORTHow to Keep from Getting Ripped Off When you Buy a Short SaleBy John Rainville, Broker, Realtor®, CSP, RECS, LTRS CertifiedAs banks foreclose on several homes in the area, buyers will find some amazing garage-sale priced homes; but buyers have opportunities to buy homes through a "short sale" before a home goes into ...

This is right from the NAHB.com site and is the most easy to understand explanation of just "who" is going to qualify for this money! Frequently Asked Questions About the Home Buyer Tax CreditThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers ...

I have been pondering almost daily this great financial debacle that we have gotten ourselves into and how it happened. Now I understand Barry Obama likes to point the finger at the GOP or George Bush, but it started way before "W" became Number 43.  It seems to me that this whole mess can be traced back to Post WWII America and ...