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- Why do some buyers prefer HOAs?
- 2009 Mechanic’s Lien Law Changes
- 2010 Year End Update on Rental Registration Cases
- 3 basic things that adults should remember about estate plans
- 3 big issues at closing that would lead to a real estate dispute
- 3 of the common reasons why HOAs are sued
- 3 risks that come from cash real estate purchases
- 3 things HOAs need to know about drafting and amending bylaws
- 3 things to expect at a remote house closing
- 3 ways to handle investment properties in your estate plan
- 6 tips to speed the closing process of real estate investments
- A Little Fraud Goes a Long Way, But You Can Stop It
- A Matter of Trust
- A New Scam Involving Trustees
- ACRE Courses Qualify for National Professional Housing Provider Program
- ACRE Goes to Court On First Rental Registration Ordinance and Prepares to Fight More
- Act 93 Expands Effects of Unpaid Real Estate Taxes in PA
- Actions to Quiet Title in Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County to Implement New Foreclosure Procedures
- Alternative Resolution of Pennsylvania Real Estate Agreement of Sale Disputes: Part One- Residential Agreement Mediation
- Amending Title 68: Changing the Definition of “In-Person” Meetings and the Nature of Voting for Pennsylvania’s Homeowners’ Associations, Among Other Crucial Changes: Part 1- Meeting & Voting
- Amending Title 68: Changing the Definition of “In-Person” Meetings and the Nature of Voting for Pennsylvania’s Homeowners’ Associations, Among Other Crucial Changes: Part 2- Other Key Aspects
- An installment sale might be a good option for your property
- Arbitration of Disputes under PA Commercial Agreements of Sale
- Are turnkey or fixer-upper properties a better investment?
- Are we in another real estate bubble?
- Are you ready to invest in someone else’s business?
- Are You Tired of Dealing With False Service Animal and Emotional Support Animal Claims? Pennsylvania Fights Back Passing Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act
- Bankruptcy and Evictions- In Re Alberts
- Bankruptcy Issues for Landlords, Contractors, and Real Estate Buyers – Part 1: The Automatic Stay
- Bankruptcy Issues for Landlords, Contractors, and Real Estate Buyers – Part 2: Claims and Claimants
- Bankruptcy Law Meets Eviction Law
- Before you invest in a property, know the zoning laws
- Business owners need a succession plan, not just an estate plan
- Buying residential real estate? Don’t rush the closing
- Can a homeowner redeem a foreclosed property?
- Can a seller reject an offer they already accepted?
- Can an LLC protect your personal assets?
- Can you close on a new property virtually?
- Cash is king for those buying investment real estate
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issues Federal Residential Eviction Moratorium Effective Through December 31, 2020
- Collection of Bad Checks
- Common disputes between buyer and seller in a real estate sale
- Commonwealth Court Rules In City Of Pittsburgh Landlords Favor
- Congress Raises FHA Borrower Cash Requirements
- Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Explained
- Criminal Records Check
- Crowdlending Mortgages for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment
- Cutting the Pie — Real Estate Partition Actions in Pennsylvania
- Decision handed down regarding Pennsylvania evictions
- Do you really need a will in Pennsylvania?
- Dodd-Frank 2014 Part One: New Federal Rules Affecting Consumer Mortgage Loan Applications
- Dodd-Frank 2014 Part Two: New Federal Rules for Consumer Mortgage Loan Servicing and Loss Mitigation
- Does a home seller have to accept a full-price offer?
- Does real estate only go up?
- Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite You or Your Wallet
- Entities for Business and Real Estate Investing 2011
- Entities for Business and Real Estate Investing 2012
- EPA Delays Enforcement of Certification for Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting
- EPA Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Effective April 22, 2010
- Estate planning can help you pass on your business
- Experts believe home values are going to continue climbing
- Facts and Figures about Pittsburgh’s anticipated 2016 Rental Registration Ordinance
- Fall 2011 PROA Report
- Finding and Trusting Real Estate Mentors and Professionals
- Finding Your Purpose as a Real Estate Investor
- Firm challenges Governor’s order on evictions
- First-time Homebuyer Credit Extended Through April 2010
- Foreclosures and Investors
- Gas and Oil in Western PA
- Getting to the closing table when building custom homes
- Governor Wolf’s Executive Orders on Evictions During COVID-19 Raise Legal Challenge Under the PA Supreme Court’s Extraordinary King’s Bench Jurisdiction
- Helping Tenants, Employees and Others to Get Money for Being Laid Off, and Managing Your Business Cash Flow
- Here is why you need an attorney when closing on real estate in Pennsylvania
- Here’s what an attorney does when you buy your Pennsylvania home
- Home Improvement Contractor Registration Act 132
- How an attorney can help with HOA matters
- How could an homeowners’ association thwart your desire for a short-term rental?
- How do you fire a real estate agent?
- Ideas for asset and real estate investment in challenging times
- If you have real estate investments, put them in your estate plan
- Important things to know before investing in real estate
- In Act 167 PROA Sees Another Victory for Landlords Dealing with Abandoned Tenant Property
- Installment land sales are a different way to buy property
- Investors – HR-5201 is Our Chance to Bring Back the Seller Financing Business
- Is now the right time to invest in real estate?
- Is Partner a Four Letter Word for Real Estate Investors?
- Is Pennsylvania Ready in 2018 to End (Most) Property Tax For Funding Public Schools?
- Is Pennsylvania Ready to End (Most) Property Tax for Funding Public Schools?
- Is that house listed as a short sale really a good deal?
- It Only Happens Once a Decade
- July PROA Board Member Message
- Landlord-tenant disputes can be resolved amicably
- Lead Certification Training for Landlords and Rehabbers
- Living Trusts: Truth and Fiction
- Magisterial District Court Landlord/Tenant Dockets Now Available Online
- Many investors miss opportunities to reduce their closing costs
- Megan’s Law Searches
- Mortgage Fraud Task Force Catches Many In Western PA
- Mortgage Fraud Task Force Hits Real Estate Investors Close to Home
- Mortgage Fraud Task Force Indicts More Investors and Professionals in July
- Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, H.R.1728 to Pose Problems for Real Estate Investors if Passed
- National REIA Mid-Year Conference Brings Exciting News
- New CDC Eviction Moratorium Impacts Landlords through October 3, 2021
- Operating a Real Estate Related Business in PA Under Governor Wolf’s Order
- PA Historic Preservation Incentive Act to Spur Renovation of Historic Structures
- Pennsylvania Amends Transfer Tax Regulations
- Pennsylvania Finally Passes Act 129 Law on Abandoned Tenant Property
- Pennsylvania Passes Conservatorship Act for Blighted Property
- Pennsylvania’s New Wage Attachment Rules
- Political Signs and Your Pennsylvania HOA
- PROA Board Meeting December 2009
- PROA Board Meeting June 2009
- PROA Needs Your Help For its Legal Defense Fund to Fight for Real Estate Investors Statewide
- PROA Regroups for the Long Haul on Student Housing Legislation
- Real Estate Agent or Real Estate Investor?
- Real estate investments and litigation
- Recent Developments in PA Rental Registration and Inspection Cases
- Recent Developments Regarding Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals
- Red flags for investors that can hold up a closing
- Remember these 2 things if buying real estate as an investment
- Seller Beware of PA’s Disclosure Law
- Service Animals for Tenants with Disabilities: When Landlords and Condominium Associations Must Waive “No Pets” Rules
- Setting up a homeowners association protects property values
- Seven Rules on Screening, Hiring and Working With Lawyers
- Seven Things to Know Before You Buy a Rental Property — Thing One: Utilities
- Seven Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Rental Property — Thing Five: Taxes
- Seven Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Rental Property — Thing Four: Your Tenants
- Seven Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Rental Property — Thing Seven: The Return on Your Investment
- Seven Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Rental Property — Thing Six: State of Repair and Contractors
- Seven Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Rental Property — Thing Three: Your Municipality and its Rules
- Seven Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Rental Property — Thing Two: Leases
- Should you delay the closing over new damage to the property?
- Should you let a home buying company take yours off your hands?
- Should you refinance the mortgage loans on your investment properties?
- Student Housing, Civil Rights and Property Rights
- Tax Proration and Payment Tips When Buying and Selling Real Property
- The Facts on When an LLC or Corporation Needs A Lawyer In PA Courts
- The Fiscal Cliff, 2013 Taxes, and You
- The Politics of Real Estate Investing
- The Risks and Rewards of Tax Sale, Foreclosure and Short Sale Investing
- The Tortoise and the Hare in Real Estate Investing
- The Uniform Planned Community Act
- Thinking of investing in real estate right now? Here are some tips for success
- Three Years of the Western PA Mortgage Fraud Task Force
- Tips for those looking to invest in commercial real estate
- Understanding Pennsylvania Mortgages
- Use of Criminal History to Deny Rental Applicants and Fair Housing
- Watch out for online real estate fraud
- Ways to protect yourself when buying a property ‘sight unseen’
- What can contractors do when clients don’t pay for a project?
- What do you need to include in an agreement of sale?
- What happens during the probate process in Pennsylvania?
- What happens when there is a property boundary dispute?
- What happens when you spot new damage during your walk-through?
- What info must be included on a seller disclosure form?
- What might go wrong in a residential real estate closing?
- What Should the Landlord Do if the Tenant Abandons the Premises
- What should you require HOA residents to do before selling their homes?
- What things are sellers expected to leave in the home for the new owners?
- What to consider when refinancing your mortgage
- What will happen to your real estate business if you die?
- When can a seller delay a real estate closing?
- When do Spouses Need to Sign Deeds and Mortgages in PA
- When Is A Contract Not A Contract
- Where Are You Going as a Real Estate Investor This Year?
- Why are there 2 title insurance fees on your closing documents?
- Why buyers may sue if sellers don’t disclose property defects
- Why inspection issues could derail an investment property closing
- Why sole proprietor may not be your best choice for business ownership
- Windfalls and Pitfalls of Tax Sales