Central PA (February 15, 2012) – The Lancaster County Association of Realtors recently elevated broker Quentin Miller of Coldwell Banker Select Professionals to the office of 2012 President, overseeing the activities of the 1,300 member organization based in Manheim Township PA. LCAR members service the entire Lancaster County, PA real estate market. In appointing Miller the 85th LCAR President ...
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Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 02/16/2012
On January 24th, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (“CFPB”) issued its 3rd round of settlement disclosure review. Two new proposed prototypes are offered for comment on its blog (http://www.consumerfinance.gov/know-before-you-owe-something-new-for-the-new-year/). The CFPB is requesting comments and it is important to participate and provide feedback. Please take ...
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Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 02/01/2012
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For nurses and staff looking at Lancaster General Hospital as an employment option, a real value-add is the “Home In The City” program that offers employees a loan against closing costs if they settle within a certain radius of the hospital campus within Lancaster City. LGH’s incentive has influenced many employee decisions (and I’ve working with a number myself in the ...
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Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 01/31/2012
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I’m talking to more and people who are considering renting their properties out (commercial or residential) rather than listing them for sale any longer. My general response is “OK, if you feel that you can wait out this downturn and are willing to bet on a robust recovery of your equity – go ahead and look into it”. It may make sense to rent your property out. ...
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Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 01/31/2012
A large percentage of homes on the market today in Central PA are either being sold by owners in financial or time distress – that means they either are out of money or time. These sellers are moving on and the appearance of the property for sale is a low, low priority for them. “As Is” is taking on a whole new meaning… For the home buyer, on the other hand, ...
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Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 01/30/2012
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Do the skeletons need to be disclosed?
While about half the states have concluded that “skeletons” such as suicides, haunted houses and similar events must be disclosed to a potential buyer, Pennsylvania’s position has been that these events do not constitute a material defect of the property. Until now.
A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court case ...
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Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
on 01/27/2012