Yearly Archives: 2008
Housing Market Woes Endanger PA Economy, Keystone Research Finds
The first detailed study of the housing market in Pennsylvania and its major economic regions is being released today by the Keystone Research Center...
Metro Commercial Adds Further Panache to Rittenhouse Row
True Religion Apparel expected to open in spring of 2008
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 1, 2008 – Metro Commercial President Steve Gartner is doing his...
Marsico Issues Statement on the House Passing Legislation to Eliminate Property Taxes for Seniors
January 30, 2008 - Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton) issued the following statement today regarding the overwhelming support in the House of Representatives for...
PAMB Offers Homeowners Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Tax Season
Harrisburg, PA - January 21, 2008 - With the New Year upon us people are likely gathering their tax documents and scheduling an appointment with their...
Centre County Affordable Housing Document Goes National
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently distributed Centre County’s affordable housing “toolkit” to more than 170 municipalities across the Nation....
GRI 403 – Managing Risk in Real Estate – Harrisburg
A career in real estate is demanding and filled with many risks. The successful agent needs to identify the basic causes of risk, and...
Property and Transaction Disclosures- Jan 22, 2008
This course will guide licensees through the Seller’s Property Disclosure, and the Zoning, Notices and Assessments, Maintenance and Risk of Loss and Lead Paint...
Real Estate Investment and Property Management – GRI 502 Jan. 22, 2008 – State...
Investment opportunities can create additional wealth for you and your clients. Become familiar with the nature of real estate as an investment, and explore...
PA Is Hotspot For International Homebuyers
Foreign Homebuyers Find Pennsylvania Real Estate a Good Investment, According to NAR Survey
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Jan.10, 2008 - When it comes to purchasing homes, more...
Governor Rendell announces sale of Philadelphia State Office Building taxpayers will save more than...
HARRISBURG – Jan. 16, 2008 - Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that, after a competitive bidding process, the Philadelphia State Office Building at...
Senator Specter Announces Energy Aid for Pennsylvania
January 16, 2008 - Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided $44.287 million to...
Metro Commercial Negotiates Lease for Sports Bar in Reading Terminal Headhouse
Landmark adds mega sports bar to list of vendors
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – January 9, 2008 – Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc., the region’s largest full-service...
Perzel Attaches Senior Property Tax Elimination Bill to All Property Tax Relief Measures
Guarantees vote by full House when other property taxrelief measures are considered
January 15, 2008 - State Rep. John Perzel (R-Philadelphia) today sent an e-mail to...
Property Tax Relief Coming For All Homeowners In 2008
Nearly 540,000 senior citizens received relief in 2007
HARRISBURG - Jan. 14, 2008 - Homeowners across the state will receive property tax relief in 2008, thanks to...
Banking Department Taking Steps To Protect Consumers From Mortgage Fraud
Legislative Approval Needed Now to Strengthen PA Lending Laws
HARRISBURG – People shopping for mortgages or refinancing their homes will be better protected from fraud...
Owners and Developers – Join the Top 50
If you own or develop affordable housing, don't miss the chance to tell the nation about your accomplishments. Be included among AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE's...
Complaint Costs Hill House $30,000 – Chestnut Hill Local
The Hill House apartment building, an 11-story high-rise at 201 West Evergreen Avenue, settled a discrimination complaint filed against it by the Fair Housing...
Gov. Rendell Commits Nearly $5 Million to Spur Economic Growth in 5 Counties
HARRISBURG, January 10, 2008 - Governor Edward G. Rendell today said a new $5 million investment by the commonwealth will result in the creation and...
Take Advantage of NAP’s Non-Cash Contribution Options
When most people think of Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP), they think of businesses contributing money to nonprofit organizations to support efforts...
PA Market Keeps Steady As Other Markets Struggle
“It’s a Return to Basics When it Comes to Consumers Purchasing Homes,” says PAR Economist Dr. Austin Jaffe
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Jan. 04, 2008 - The...
