Realtors® continue to see value in belonging to the state association, particularly when it comes to standard forms and legislative advocacy, according to a new survey conducted by PAR.
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Realtors® continue to see value in belonging to the state association, particularly when it comes to standard forms and legislative advocacy, according to a new survey conducted by PAR.
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Starting in December it will cost consumers an additional $13.50 to file a document for recordation, thanks to a bill signed into law earlier this month.
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At an 11 a.m. press conference, leaders from the Senate Republican, House Democratic and Senate Democratic caucuses announced an agreement “in principle” on the 2009-10 state budget.
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Pennsylvania has adopted new rules to put the commonwealth in compliance with federal mortgage regulations, known as S.A.F.E.
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NAR Smart Growth Grants are available to implement programs and activities that position REALTORS® as leaders in improving their communities by advancing smart growth. Read about some of the fantastic programs that have earned our local associations recognition at the national level.
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On Monday, Gov. Edward Rendell signed Senate Bill 241 into law. The legislation, now known as Act 14 of 2009, will allow parties in a real estate transaction to reach an agreement in writing in advance as to how escrow money will be distributed in the event a dispute occurs.
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On Tuesday, the state House of Representatives passed legislation to allow parties in a real estate transaction to reach an agreement in writing in advance as to how escrow money will be distributed in the event a dispute occurs.
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House Bill 42 (Freeman, D-Northampton) provides grants to owners for up to 70 percent of the costs of exterior rehabilitation or restoration work that meets the criteria for historic properties with a maximum reimbursement of $15,000. The legislation also provides tax credits up to $500,000 to owners who are restoring commercial properties.
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House Bill 1489 (George, D-Clearfield) limits the tax to high-producing wells and would not apply to wells producing 60,000 standard cubic feet a day or less. The severance tax is expected to generate roughly $600 million annually for state coffers by 2013-14.
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Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
