Yearly Archives: 2008
Event in Hill District Focuses on Housing Grants, Affordable Housing
Pittsburgh, PA, April 3, 2008 - U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA), Congressmen Jason Altmire (PA-4) and Mike Doyle (PA-14), along with Pittsburgh Mayor Luke...
Metro Commercial Inks More Leases at 400,000-Square-Foot Retail Center
Retail space and a pad site still available at Carlisle Crossing
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – March 27, 2008 – Metro Commercial, the region’s largest full-service retail...
Eighty-four percent of residents say property tax reform should be Legislature’s top priority
Citing the results of a recent survey of his constituents, Rep. Jay Moyer (R-Montgomery) called on House leaders to resume debate on property tax...
Realtors applaud renewal of new homes tax abatement in Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH – Members of Allegheny County Council voted unanimously this evening to renew Acts 202 and 42, which provide county property tax abatements for...
Sen. Casey, Rep. Schwartz, Mayor Nutter Announce $5.3 Million for 645 Units of New...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - March 18, 2008 - U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-PA), U.S. Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-13) and Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter...
Phillips Edison & Company Acquires Shopping Center in Pennsylvania
BALTIMORE, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Edison & Company, a retail real estate owner, manager and developer, announced the purchase of Orchard Plaza in...
Geist Supports Legislation that Would Clean Up and Revitalize Blighted Properties
Seeking to assist municipalities reclaim blighted or abandoned properties, Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) is co-sponsoring legislation that would pave the way for local governments...
Senate Passes Mortgage Reform Package
Harrisburg, March 12, 2008 -- A package of bills to protect future mortgage borrowers was sent to the House of Representatives with overwhelming passage...
Moyer Urges House Leaders to Bring Property Tax Bills Up for a Vote
HARRISBURG – During a recent visit to Holy Savior Church in Norristown, Rep. Jay Moyer (R-Montgomery) discussed his property tax reform legislation and called...
Metro Commercial Tops $1 Billion in Transaction Considerations
Major milestone reached by region’s premier retail real estate firm
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 27, 2008 – Metro Commercial, one of the region’s largest full-service...
Practice of Law – March 3 – Mifflintown
Real Estate Licensees & the Authorized Practice of Law
Join Attorney James Goldsmith in exploring practices of law in Pennsylvania. He will begin the course...
State to Invest $5 Million in Newbury Market Development in Allegheny County
BRIDGEVILLE – A $5 million investment by the commonwealth will help transform a vacant industrial property in South Fayette Township into a mixed-use retail,...
Green Affordable Housing Grants
Enterprise announces that Green Community grant funds of up to $50,000 per project are now available for developers committed to providing "green" affordable housing....
Metro Commercial Represents Verizon in Leasing Over 24,000 Square Feet
Plans include the opening of a grocery-anchored retail center
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 7, 2008 – City of Millville Mayor James Quinn says that plans...
Congressman Shuster Announces Funding for Seniors Housing Project
Grant Program’s Funding for Chambersburg Housing Now Tops $1 million
Chambersburg, PA, February 13, 2008 - Bill Shuster (PA-09) today announced a $275,000 grant that...
Pittsburgh broker named 2007 Certified Residential Specialist of the year
PITTSBURGH - February 18, 2008 - The Pennsylvania Chapter of the Council of Certified Residential Specialists has named Nancy R. Wright of Pittsburgh as...
Realtors honor five for industry service
The Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh announced its top award winners for 2007 at a Feb. 1, 2008, Mardi Gras gala Downtown. The 2,800-person...
Metro Commercial Joins Millville’s Revitalization Efforts
Plans include the opening of a grocery-anchored retail center
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 7, 2008 – City of Millville Mayor James Quinn says that plans...
Berks Seniors Benefit by Three-Fold Increase in Property Tax and Rent Rebate Checks; New...
Harrisburg, February 6, 2008 - With thousands more Berks County seniors qualifying for and receiving property tax and/or rent rebate checks this past year,...
GOVERNOR RENDELL ENCOURAGES SENIORS TO APPLY FOR 2007 PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE
Forms Mailed to Seniors, Residents with Disabilities for Rebates up to $650
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged senior citizens and residents...
