Government Affairs

No smoking law impacts real estate offices

January 29, 2009
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It is important to remember that real estate offices must comply with the law or face penalties from the State Real Estate Commission, who is provided enforcement oversight and the ability to fine individuals for non-compliance.
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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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Council urges cell phone ban

January 15, 2009
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Should Pennsylvania ban drivers from using hand-held and hands-free cell phones while driving? Should businesses prohibit employees from using cell phones while driving on the job?
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Appraisers concerned over new HVCC

January 14, 2009
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Imagine if all real estate transactions had to be referred to you by a company that pays less than half of your typical commission and requires the house to be sold in 48 hours. You may like the steady work or you may not like your paycheck being cut in half.
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New legislators face budget battle

January 8, 2009
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On Tuesday, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly convened at the state Capitol to be sworn into office. In the state House of Representatives, 12 Republicans and 15 Democrats took the oath for the first time, while the Senate welcomed five Republicans and two Democrats.
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Top 8 of ’08

December 31, 2008
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In this often turbulent year in Pennsylvania politics (corruption! scandal!), most of the top news stories veered toward the absurd. But some stories -- for good or bad -- managed to stay with us. Here are my picks for the top eight Pennsylvania news stories of 2008. (Note: They’re all focused on Pennsylvania so...
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Place your bets

December 18, 2008
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Another RPAC fundraising year has come to an end. As the final RPAC investments are tallied, all eyes turn towards the upcoming RPAC Awards Luncheon where PA-RPAC gives prestigious awards in recognition of local fundraising efforts. The awards are based upon fundraising goals given to each local association and board for the year. If...
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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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