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The rules of home rule

September 3, 2009
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The rules of home rule

There are 71 home rule municipalities in Pennsylvania. All 71 have the ability to increase the realty transfer tax. There is no better time to ensure your market isn't at risk.
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NAR fights labeling on existing home stock

July 2, 2009
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NAR fights labeling on existing home stock

The House recently passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which has caused a lot of controversy and confusion among REALTORS® across the country. While the country was focusing on “cap and trade,” REALTORS® were focusing on a proposed energy performance labeling program for all structures sold in the U.S. We...
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What’s your assessment of school board elections?

May 14, 2009
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With 501 school districts in Pennsylvania, we can't afford to blow off school board elections. In recent years they have become more and more important to REALTORS(R).
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Being ‘green’ just got a little easier

April 23, 2009
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Being ‘green’ just got a little easier

The Keystone HELP® program provides low interest loans to eligible homeowners to make qualified improvements to their homes to increase energy efficiency.
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There’s a new senator in town

March 19, 2009
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There’s a new senator in town

This past Tuesday, Dave Argall was sworn-in as senator for the 29th District. His PAR Key Contact, Helen Miernicki, attended the ceremony as his guest.
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The deed of registering deeds: Are you liable?

March 5, 2009
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The law says the owner or an agent on behalf of the owner must register the deed. Who is this agent they speak of? It could be you!
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Exclude me, please!

January 22, 2009
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Farmstead and Homestead Exclusions are a wonderful thing; if you understand the process.
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Drilling down

December 11, 2008
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I’ve been doing some research on Clean and Green and how it affects the natural gas drilling “gold rush.” I thought the way counties would view the impact of gas leases and drilling on Clean and Green would be a commonality. I was surprised to find that counties interpret the law differently.
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Coming soon to a municipality near you… RTT

December 5, 2008
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It’s no secret that government budgets are facing major deficits for 2009. We are constantly reminded by President-Elect Obama, Governor Rendell and various other elected officials that times are tough and choices need to be made.
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