Here is a comprehensive article discussing the pros and cons of rent to own, or lease to own, compliments of fellow Realtor Jerry Newman We are often asked by buyers to help them find properties they can rent and purchase later. For some the option is perfect. For others it can be a nightmare.
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03/04/2012
In North East Pa water in basements is not an uncommon occurence. One of the greatest sources of this aggravating nuisance can be remedied very easily by redirecting downspouts. All downspouts MUST discharge water away from the foundation wall. As they say, denial isn't just a river in Egypt. A
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03/03/2012
In North East Pa broken walk ways and cracked concrete patios are a common occurrence. Look to the surrounding area to see if a tree root might actually be the cause of the problem. How did you know I had a tree root problem? Trees that grow roots near the top layer of the soil can be a problem
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03/03/2012
When is too far. . . . .really too far? Georgetown law student and reproductive rights advocate Sandra Fluke testified before a House Democratic steering Committee. The jist of her testimony was to lay out (no pun intended) the plight of the impoverished female students and the hardship they fa
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02/29/2012
Consumers are often confused when they hear home buyers hire a Buyers Real Estate Agent to represent them. Why would you pay a buyers agent when you can get the sellers agent to do it cheaper? Many buyers feel they will get a break on the price if they purchase their home through the sellers age
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02/27/2012
Clarks Summit Pa is a great place to buy a home. Come and visit Clarks Summit and see for yourself. It's a community that beckons you to stay. No matter what your lifestyle you can find the perfect home to settle down in.Clarks Summit is also referred to as The Abingtons. Several communities
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02/27/2012
Peckville Pa is a great place to buy a home. Come and visit Peckville and see for yourself. It's a community that beckons you to stay. No matter what your lifestyle you can find the perfect home to settle down in. Peckville is also referred to as a Valley City. Several communities nestled tog
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02/27/2012
The Sisters - Jayne and Bonnie specialize in helping first time home buyers. The thought of buying a home may seem daunting. Having experienced agents to guide your through the process is critical to a satisfactory outcome. Many buyers display apprehension and fear at the thought of taking the
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02/26/2012
Watching these demonstrations turn into violence in Oakland really concerns me. Several of us talked about this a week or so ago when we speculated that George Soros might be behind the Occupy Wall Street protests. I'm deeply troubled by the turn of events in Oakland. An Ex-Marine Scott Olsen, w
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10/27/2011
Sometimes I'm in awe or utterly amazed when I read quotes from our forefathers or historical figures I admire. I've always been a big fan of John F Kennedy. Tonight I was scrolling through some of his quotes. I found he had a typical dry New England sense of humor. "Do you realize the responsi
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10/09/2011