Lancaster Inspector’s Corner – Who Knew There Were So Many Things to Say About Fireplaces and Chimneys?
Welcome Back Again! I’m glad you’re here for the last in our Chimney and Fireplace series from Matt Steger with WIN Home Inspection! Before we begin, let me wish you a Happy New Year! Don’t worry, just like last week I am not actually writing your latest tips from Matt on the holiday, the miracles of technology allow me to keep you informed and still enjoy the New Year Celebrations here in Lancaster County PA! Read on... Read More
Lancaster Inspector’s Corner – What Happens During a Chimney and Fireplace Inspection by a Home Inspector?
Happy Friday Readers! Welcome back to our Friday Inspector’s Corner, where we are continuing Matt Steger’s discussion on Chimney and Fireplace inspections. Matt is a Home Inspector with WIN Home Inspection and he is the one I call for all of my Lancaster County Pa Home Inspection needs, you should call him too! Check out his info after the jump! Read More Read More
It Isn’t a Question of “If” Waiting Will Cost You, but Rather “How Much?”
Waiting. Sometimes a wise strategy, sometimes a foolish one. When it comes to home buying, waiting will surely cost you. There are a number of reasons why, but before I go into that, let’s get one thing clear…. if you aren’t in a positions to buy, if you truly can’t afford it, don’t do it. But if you are unsure, if you are “thinking about it”, if you are planning to “start looking” in... Read More
HUD Secretary Donovan woke up this morning and got himself a gun……
… and he plans to use it to take out the US Housing Market! I know, very dramatic. Maybe even a little uncalled for. On the other hand, there is really no other way to describe how potentially dangerous the policy changes that HUD Secretary Donovan is proposing this week. What are those changes? Read More Read More
It’s Back! PHFA Allows Buyers to use the First Time/Repeat Buyer Tax Credit to Close!
It’s official! Today, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced that it has allocated funding in the amount of $5,000,000 for the continuation of their Tax Credit Advance (TCA) program! This is a limited time offer, so take note, once they run out of money it will be too late, so you need to move now if you want to take advantage of it! Read further for details! Read More Read More
A Whole New World – Why the New and Expanded Tax Credit May Save the US Economy!
This past Friday, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3548. This bill, at it’s heart a bill to extend unemployment benefits {which, by the way, is being completely overlooked as the critical step it was to help the unemployed workers in this country, but that’s a topic for another day (see, I’m overlooking it too!)} contained a roundly supported amendment to Extend and Expand the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit that was set... Read More
Home Buyer Tax Credit Passes Senate 98-0!
The Senate voted today 98-0 to pass the HR 3548. HR 3548 is a bill that extends unemployment benefits for an additional 20 weeks and contains an amendment that extends the existing $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit and adding a tax credit for Move Up buyers! Read More Read More
Recording your documents will cost you more starting December 2009
Fees. It’s an interesting word and many people don’t know just how many fees are involved in a real estate transaction. Lender fees, title fees, inspection fees, notary fees, administrative fees, recording fees, if you’ve ever looked at a settlement sheet you’d be amazed at just how many there are. Why so many? Read More Read More
