tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:28:57 +0000BuLogicsFirst Time Home Buyer CreditInc.Liberty Bell CenterMutter MuseumNational Constitution CenterPhiladelphia FlyersPhiladelphia MagazineSellersvilleSociety Hill Hotelhttp://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-3418977845018343670Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:11:00 +00002009-06-18T17:17:02.955-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONProperty tax rebate deadline extendedThe deadline to apply for Pennsylvania ’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for older adults and residents with disabilities has been extended from June 30 to December 31. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. A 2006 http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-june-8-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-7655135676757154521Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:02:00 +00002009-06-18T17:17:42.579-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONTax Credit Guidance Announced by HUDAt the National Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Summit on May 12, 2009, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a program that allows borrowers to use the first-time homebuyer tax credit for a down payment or closing costs on an FHA-insured mortgage. Further details of the program were announced on May 29. http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-may-18-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-4933819982110905610Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:51:00 +00002009-06-18T17:11:36.933-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONHUD: Homebuyer Tax Credit Loans Still on Track News reports that the federal government is backing away from its plan to permit eligible borrowers to monetize the first-time homebuyer tax credit are off the mark, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says. "The technical details are still being finalized and will soon be published in a http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-may-11-2009_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-8089166930096246639Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:47:00 +00002009-06-18T16:51:43.824-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONNutter: Philadelphia BRT board must goThe future of the Board of Revision of Taxes provoked a full fledged political battle yesterday, with Mayor Nutter asking board members of the maligned agency to resign. In the wake of a searing investigation by the Inquirer, which revealed a long tradition of mismanagement and flawed property-tax assessments, Nutter yesterday announced http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-may-11-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-1163479834368262176Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:42:00 +00002009-06-18T16:47:35.483-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONCourt: Allegheny must reassessAllegheny County must conduct a property-tax reassessment for next year, the state Supreme Court said yesterday, though it stopped short of ruling that a county statute setting 2002 values as the baseline for taxation was illegal. Because the court didn't rule the county's "base year" assessment system illegal, other counties using the same system http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-may-4-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-8961771131694448260Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:37:00 +00002009-06-18T16:42:50.206-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONCasino revenue expected to yield over $200 in tax relief for homeowners Governor Rendell announced this week that homeowners outside Philadelphia will see at least $200 in property tax reductions as a result of slot-machine gambling revenue boosting the tax-relief fund to over $770 million this year. Gov. Rendell assured Pennsylvanians that the amount of gambling revenue http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-april-27-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-1325903550665674543Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:31:00 +00002009-06-18T16:37:35.078-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONRegional officials on-board for high-speed rail projectU.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-6th), along with county and local officials from the greater Philadelphia region, has expressed his willingness to participate in President Barack Obama’s early-stage proposal to develop high-speed rail lines to connect cities in 10 major regions. The proposal could revolutionize travel in the http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-week-of-april-20-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-7398575916747039461Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:21:00 +00002009-04-15T10:32:42.192-07:00GENERAL INFORMATIONFHA key to housing reboundThe Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a primary source of mortgage financing for millions of America ’s families and plays a key role in helping bring stability to the housing market. This is the message that the National Association of Realtors® recently delivered to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee. “Without FHA financing, families would http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/04/realty-update-week-of-april-13-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-6922604446693303506Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:41:00 +00002009-04-04T09:48:22.728-07:00Weichert, Realtors will host a free home buyers seminar in every office on Thursday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. The seminar will provide prospective buyers with useful information about the current market and the advantages of homeownership.Now is a great time to buy! Invite everyone you know to attend this free, no-obligation seminar!To register with Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA, please http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/04/companywide-home-buyers-seminar-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-8697100174624215238Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:34:00 +00002009-04-04T09:40:08.585-07:00Weichert.com Adds Foreclosure Data Through Agreement with RealtyTracWeichert recently entered into a new agreement with RealtyTrac. As a result, RealtyTrac's database of foreclosed properties will be made available to homebuyers conducting searches on Weichert.com."We are glad to be working with a leader in the foreclosure business like RealtyTrac," said Mike Montsko, president of the Weichert http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/04/foreclosures-listed-on-weichertcom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-4252630032635603442Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:26:00 +00002009-04-04T09:31:50.948-07:00GENERAL INFORMATION Route 422 corridor proposals revisitedThe daily traffic volume crossing the Schuylkill River on Route 422 is 100,000 vehicles. As such, 45-minute traffic delays during the morning and afternoon commute on Route 422 are routine. Local officials and organizations are working out ways to fund and improve the corridor that keeps life moving in the tri-county area. Montgomery http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/04/realty-news-update-week-of-april-6-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-9056355141482038794Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:18:00 +00002009-03-29T14:21:42.132-07:00GENERAL INFORMATION REALTORS® Hit the Hill in HarrisburgOn Wednesday morning, nearly 100 REALTORS® visited Capitol Hill to discuss legislative issues with their elected officials. The hill visits, nearly 70 in all, were conducted as part of the annual Government Affairs Seminar, and allowed REALTORS® to talk about issues that are important to the industry. Members discussed Senate Bill 241 (http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/03/news-update-week-of-monday-march-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-4362325444501006540Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:11:00 +00002009-03-17T07:18:45.044-07:00GENERAL INFORMATION Education stimulus spending outlinedUnder Gov. Rendell's proposal for spending federal education stimulus money, Philadelphia schools would stand to get $361 million in additional funding next school year, and suburban districts would get a total of $88 million in new funding. That money is part of $1.1 billion in stimulus money that Pennsylvania would spend on assorted http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/03/realty-update-week-of-march-16-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-7486557688136323036Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:05:00 +00002009-03-06T15:16:24.534-08:00GENERAL INFORMATION Stimulus plan to impact housing in the regionTwo major economic stimulus plans that will have a direct impact on housing affordability and mortgage foreclosure prevention in southeastern Pennsylvania have recently been enacted by President Obama and Congress. Following is a summary of the elements of these plans that may have the most positive impact on home buyers, homeownershttp://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-week-of-march-9-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-7167765965632535489Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:57:00 +00002009-03-06T15:04:39.233-08:00U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYWashingtonMarch 4, 2009Making Home AffordableUpdated Detailed Program DescriptionThe deep contraction in the economy and in the housing market has created devastating consequences for homeowners and communities throughout the country. Millions of responsible families who make their monthly payments and fulfill their obligations have seen their property values fall, http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/03/homeowners-affordability-and-stability.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-7168038722464465847Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:40:00 +00002009-03-02T18:45:14.005-08:00GENERAL INFORMATION Philadelphia tax assessment plan delayed againThe long-delayed overhaul of Philadelphia 's property-tax assessment system will likely be put off for another year. The move postpones a politically difficult transition, which is expected to eventually lead to significantly higher property-tax bills for many Philadelphians and lower bills for others. The delay will also preserve http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-week-of-march-2-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-1938773954354211671Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:45:00 +00002009-02-24T18:56:12.539-08:00BuLogicsInc.Liberty Bell CenterMutter MuseumNational Constitution CenterPhiladelphia FlyersPhiladelphia MagazineSellersvilleSociety Hill HotelOn Wednesday, February 18, 2009, my friend and former Penn State-University Park colleague visited my home in Bucks County, PA. Mark teaches 6th grade in the inner city of Rochester, NY and it was his 'spring break.' I LOVE when friends visit because I get the opportunity to play tour guide in and around the city! Plus, I value quality time with my friends.On February 19th, we had breakfast athttp://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/tuesday-tour-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-7295565419633069754Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:32:00 +00002009-02-23T19:47:05.235-08:00GENERALAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009The recently enacted “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” is a $780 billion package of tax cuts and federal spending intended to occur in 2009 and 2010. The mix of provisions of interest to REALTORS® continued to change just hours before the measure was released prior to the vote. In the end, the key elements of NAR’s housing http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/news-update-for-week-of-february-23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-764192623422491816Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-02-18T18:45:58.469-08:00First Time Home Buyer Credit17 February 2009Details of the credit should appear early next week. There have been some reports printed and this gives an overview of what has been outlined.FIRST TIME HOME BUYER CREDIT: First time home buyers are eligible for a refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the purchase price of their home up to $8,000. Buyers must make their purchase between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009.http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/realty-news-u-can-use-stimulus-package.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-2685302400953530282Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:13:00 +00002009-02-13T20:15:06.555-08:00Real Estate Today, a new national radio show produced by NAR, will premiere on February 14, 2009. The show will air online at www.RETRadio.com – visit the site any time after the premiere to listen to current or past programs.Real Estate Today will cover the benefits and challenges of homeownership, from expert advice on buying and selling, to remodeling and landscaping, to the state of the http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/real-estate-today-nar-is-bringing-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-4597633509357146414Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:11:00 +00002009-02-13T20:12:02.185-08:00An up-to-the-minute communication for the Weichert sales teamMore great news! Weichert Open Houses generated a lot of foot traffic last weekend. The average Open House attendance for the week ending Sunday, Feb. 8, was up 36 percent compared to the average attendance for the entire month of January.These fantastic results are being seen throughout Weichert's company-owned footprint, and show thathttp://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/weichert-news-alert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-4583934285319074030Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:04:00 +00002009-02-13T20:06:48.323-08:00Weichert, Realtors-Spring House will host a free home buyers seminar on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:00 p.m. The seminar, titled "Affordable Home Showcase," will focus on showing potential first-time buyers that affordable homes are out there, and that they offer a tremendous opportunity.Now is a great time to buy! Invite everyone you know to attend this free, no-obligation seminar!!!Location: 1018 http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/home-buyers-seminar-feb-19th-7pm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-1424840288597009225Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-02-13T20:19:02.059-08:00The kitchen has always been the focal point of a home's living area, and one of the first features buyers look at during their home search. As many people cut back on expenses by eating out less and cooking at home more, having a functional kitchen has become even more important than ever.If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen, take the current economic climate into account when making http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/insights-news-you-can-use.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-6287415154114498491Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:40:00 +00002009-02-13T20:31:51.424-08:00GENERAL INFORMATIONEconomic stimulus update from National Association of RealtorsThe Economic Stimulus Bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1.) has been reconciled by the House and Senate. The details of the legislation have not been finalized but we expect the legislation to include a number of important housing provisions, including the remedies for the housing crisis http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/02/update-week-of-february-16-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3768263095214711082.post-5398854227606733403Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:11:00 +00002009-01-30T17:13:27.280-08:00According to Remodeling magazine's 2008-2009 "Cost vs. Value Report," even despite the challenging economy, investing in your home still pays off at resale. Based on interviews with real estate professionals throughout the country, the Remodeling report found that homeowners could expect to recoup an average of 67.3 percent of their investment in 30 different home improvement projects.Exterior http://lisanovakoski.blogspot.com/2009/01/cost-v-value-report-2008-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa Novakoski, Weichert, Realtors - Spring House, PA)0