Working Remotely? Scranton Is a Great Place to Buy, Report Says
“Downtown and the city’s neighborhoods are walkable and vibrant and with the introduction of a vaccine to the general public in the near future, post-COVID, we will see an energy return to Scranton bigger and better than ever,” said local Realtor® Wayne Evans.
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House Not Selling in This Market? Here Are Some Reasons Why
“Not only will price be the factor for no showings, but I am finding that if the property is not in almost turnkey condition, people don’t want to schedule appointments either,” said District 6 Vice President Jodi Diego. “It amazes me how few buyers are really wanting to take on a project or personalize it, they want to have the work done already.”
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Expanded Access to High-Speed Internet Coming Through Federal Program
More than 327,000 Pennsylvanians will gain access to high-speed internet service through a program established by the Federal Communications Commission.
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PSI to Begin Offering Exams Remotely, Website to be Down Monday
The real estate licensing exam will be offered remotely beginning next week, according to PSI, which administers the licensing exams for Pennsylvania. PSI will not be available on Monday, Dec. 14 for any online or in-person registration for exams.
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Some of State’s New COVID-19 Business Restrictions Apply to Real Estate
Gov. Tom Wolf announced additional restrictions designed to help address the most recent increases in coronavirus cases and the good news is that there are only a few items that look like they will directly affect real estate practice.
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Real Estate Clients
Jim Cramer, president of the Pen-Mar Regional Association of Realtors®, goes with a classic, a tin of cookies from the Swiss Colony.
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CEO Corner: Discussing Challenges Facing Commercial Realtors®
Joel Kreider, president of the Philadelphia Chapter of Society of Industrial and Officer Realtors®, provided insights regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected different segments of commercial real estate, from office, industrial, retail and hospitality.
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Homeowners Report Spending More than $1,000 on Renovations Since March
Since the coronavirus pandemic overtook the nation in March, homeowners have upped their spending on renovations. On average, owners, spent $1,031 on renovations since March.
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Best Days for Buyers to Close on a House
A recent ATTOM Data Solutions report found that buyers who close on Dec. 4 or Jan. 26 get the “best deal.”
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Rent Prices Shift as 2020 Winds Down
“These numbers reflect an emphasis on either studio or two-bedroom units in bigger cities and potentially more interest in smaller cities overall,” said Kelli Francis, senior content strategist for Apartment Guide. “We believe it’s possible that single renters in big cities may be looking to downsize or take on roommates, and that more people may be considering life outside of big cities.”
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