pennsylvania: Can a CMA Establish Market Value for Real Estate Assessment Purposes? - 05/04/10 01:56 AM
                              
USING A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS TO ESTABLISH MARKET VALUE FOR REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT PURPOSESOur local Real Estate Board office has received a number of questions relating to comparative market analysis. More specifically, the question arises as follows: Whether a real estate licensee can offer a comparative market analysis to a county board of assessment appeals to establish fair market value of a property for assessment purposes.
 

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission regulations on this subject are veryclear. The answer is no. This may also be adhered to you in your state, please check with your local board … (2 comments)

pennsylvania: Relocating to York County, PA? - 04/11/10 02:15 AM
                     
Relocating to York County, PA and surrounding areas?
Planners for anticipated job growth in the Aberdeen Proving Ground area said that they were confident in their outlook, despite reports that many military employees in New Jersey are reluctant to move with their jobs and some may be allowed to telecommute.
Even though Aberdeen Proving Grounds is in Maryland, many people will be moving into the southern part of Pennsylvania and make that commute, as for the housing is in Pennsylvania is more reasonably priced for those with a tighter budget.
If people do not move to Maryland and Southern … (0 comments)

pennsylvania: Pick Yourself Backup If You Fall - 04/11/10 01:49 AM
                                                                                    
Pick yourself back up if you fall  - I received by Associate Brokers license in 1990 after 3 years in the business after meeting all the guidelines.  I really just wanted to get the credentials under my hat just in case I wanted to eventually open up my own office.
After 23 years I had the opportunity to do just that.  So in December 2007 I made the commitment to buy into a regional franchise in our area of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.  After obtaining a great location and getting the line of credit in place, completing the renovation … (25 comments)