The law is clear, and simple. In the case of a property’s resale, a certificate of resale and condo/homeowners association documents (the declaration, the bylaws and the rules and regulations) must be provided to a purchaser. The purchaser can terminate the contract before the documents have been provided and for five days thereafter (or until settlement…
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ENOLA, PA (March 10, 2017) – Winter can be tough on a home, causing seasonal damage that should be addressed in the warmer weather, according to John Esser, president of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “It’s important to do an assessment of your home after the snow melts and the temperatures begin to rise,” Esser said…
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It has come to our attention from points across the state, that members are modifying the DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND RETURN OF DEPOSITS (Paragraph 26 of the Agreement of Sale) to provide for a return of buyer’s deposit within one day (yes one day) rather than the 180 days (by default) when there is a dispute…
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ENOLA, PA (Feb. 10, 2017) – Buying and selling a home in today’s real estate market involves dozens of steps to complete the transaction and a REALTOR® can help you navigate the process, according to John Esser, 2017 president of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “REALTORS® work through the real estate transaction process daily and know how it affects the interests of their clients and customers,” Esser said…
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Q. I am listing a vacant lot, suitable for construction. The owner wants to impose limitations on how the property may be used, including restrictions on the type of construction of the improvements to be placed on the lot. How do I do this? A. You don’t. You tell the owner to obtain advice from an attorney who is experienced in land‐use law…
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Median Home Sale Price Increases 3.9 Percent ENOLA, PA (Jan. 17, 2017) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 8.8 percent in 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 9,951 units were sold, up from 9,145 units sold in 2015. In the fourth quarter (October-December) 2016…
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ENOLA, PA (Jan. 16, 2017) – In a ceremony led by 2016 GHAR President Jodi Diego, CSP, ABR, CNE with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Camp Hill, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® installed John Esser, CNE, CRS, with RE/MAX Realty Associates, Camp Hill, as president for the upcoming year. He assumed his duties beginning January 1…
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When extending dates and times for the performance of obligations set forth in the agreement of sale, make sure you reference specifically what line your proposed enlargement of time applies to. Be specific so that there is not confusion as to what is being extended…
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Facts. A recent Hotline caller represented a buyer whose offer was accepted. Shortly after the agreement was executed, the buyer asked for permission to visit the home to make measurements of kitchen cabinets so that replacements could be made and ready for installation shortly after settlement. The seller, a cop, said no way. Q…
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One could argue that I don’t know what I am talking about (I see a few nods of agreement). After all, I give Realtors® plenty of advice without having walked in your shoes. So this once, I am not going to tell you anything: instead, I am asking for your help. The loss of a family member gave rise for my need to hire a broker in southern California…
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