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Pennsylvania Superior Court weighs in on murder/suicide disclosure

January 19, 2012
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For the first time, an appellate court in Pennsylvania has ruled that a murder/suicide may have to be disclosed on the seller disclosure form.
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Deadline for real estate license renewal is May 31

January 13, 2012
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Real estate licensees have five months remaining to earn 14 hours of continuing education (CE) credit before the PA Department of State’s license renewal deadline of May 31, 2012.
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How to handle real estate transactions involving a power of attorney or an estate

January 12, 2012
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Notary Document

When asked to list a property by an executor or other non-owner, your job is to obtain a copy of the correct documentation before taking any other action. You cannot operate on word alone.
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Are open houses a necessity in today’s market?

January 11, 2012
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The increase of Internet listings with video and multiple photos is quickly making open houses more of a preference, rather than a necessity, for selling a home.
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DocuSign Ink provides free e-signature for consumers

January 10, 2012
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DocuSign had previously focused on the e-signature needs of businesses including Realtors® but now offers a free app for all consumers to virtually sign documents from any device with an internet connection
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Real estate prices soar for farmland

January 9, 2012
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Farmland

As prices for farmland surge across America's grain belt, experts are predicting that a new real estate bubble may be forming.
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Pennsylvania city named among the 10 best places to retire in 2012

January 4, 2012
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Pittsburgh

Affordable housing, weather and recreation are just a few of many reasons people choose to move to a new place when they retire.
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Real estate industry increases business in commonwealth

January 3, 2012
By
Secretary Carol Aichele

Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele said, “These tough economic times have hit no industry harder than real estate. Selling homes is an economic generator, providing income for Realtors® and their firms, while creating and preserving other jobs.”
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‘Bendable’ cell phones offer new twist in mobile technology for 2012

December 30, 2011
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The continuing competition between handheld device manufacturers for the fastest and best functioning cell phone has resulted in the creation of a product that is anticipated to set a new trend of mobile technology in 2012.
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