Pennsylvania Real Estate Update

What's going on in the real estate market? Find out from 20 year veteran John Rainville, Realtor, RECS, CSP and LTRS certified Broker. Residential and commercial topics for everyone from first time buyers to seasoned institutional investors.
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  • YOUCHHH! Something has to give on the fuel costs!

    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 ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on April 9, 2008
  • What is everyone waiting for????

    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 ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on January 31, 2008
  • Can you believe what you see on the news?

    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 ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on November 15, 2007
  • Did you Read Tom Flads GREAT Article about PA's Foreclosure Prevention Position?

    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 ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on October 31, 2007
  • Top 10 Reasons it's a GREAT time to BUY Real Estate!

    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 ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on October 19, 2007
  • State of the Market in Pennsylvania

    Everyone wants to know what’s going on in the local Real Estate market…and that one word is a key ingredient…real estate is a “LOCAL” market. I have been in the business since 1986 and can tell you, if you want a single indicator of how OUR market is doing it is the Unemployment numbers and ours here in Pennsylvania ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on September 28, 2007
  • Hey this market may be "GREAT" for all Realtors!

    What you're saying to yourself, doesn't this squirrel watch Katie Couric and the rest of the TV purveyors of DOOM everyday?  And yes I do.  But I have had the "aha" moment that many have not IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) yet.  The current financing climate  is "forcing" the Realtors back into the ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on September 26, 2007
  • Ok. It's midway thru September, how's the market in PA?

    Hello: I am pleased to tell you that for the most part, the market is still doing well in the 12 counties our three regional offices serve.  Are there some "spot" markets that are quiet?  You bet!  Homes priced over $300,000 in all 12 coutnies are moving at a much slower pace than last year---BUT they are selling with ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on September 16, 2007
  • Why Buyers and Sellers are Excited to Find BrokersRealty.Com

     You've heard the ads, maybe even heard it from your friends or family about the BrokersRealty.Com "Advantage", so just what is it? FREE Shipley or Globe Home Warranty on any home over $99,900! To protect the buyer against unforeseen repairs in the first year. Awesome internet marketing placing you property on 70,000+ web sites! ...
    Posted to John Rainville (Weblog) by 324456 on April 2, 2007