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Monthly Archives: January 2017

Report: Philly saw 20 percent increase in new construction in 2016

1/30/2017 | Construction Blog

byMelissa Romero via philly.curbed.com Last year, Philly experienced a building boom, with more than 1,200 building permits issued for new construction. That’s a 20 percent increase from 2015, and there are no signs of this trend slowing down in 2017, according to a new analysis. FixList, a Philly-based online company that provides real estate data for investment opportunities throughout the city, recently compiled a treasure trove of information about new building and zoning permits issued in Philly from 2011 to […]

Montgomery County Real Estate Lawyer Highlights Federal, State and Local Laws That Might Apply to Your Next Real Estate Transaction

1/27/2017 | Real Estate Blog

Depending on your point of view, the myriad of federal, state and local laws impacting a single real estate transaction is either an unnecessary hindrance adding to the cost of the transaction on all sides, or needed protections for all parties, the environment and society in general. From consumer protection to environmental protection to zoning, all branches of government want to have a say in your deal. Our Montgomery County real estate lawyer highlights some of the laws below. Federal […]

On January 4, 2017, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, National Association of Home Builders,

1/16/2017 | Construction Blog

On January 4, 2017, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, National Association of Home Builders, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and eight other construction industry groups sent a letter to president-elect Donald Trump asking that he rescind President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13502, which encourages federal agencies to require project labor agreements (PLAs) on large-scale projects. In the letter, the coalition of construction industry groups advocate that PLAs raise the cost of public projects by 12%-18% resulting […]

Fun Facts About Canada Geese

1/12/2017 | Articles & Alerts

The inaptly-named Canada Geese (Branta canadensis maxima, from the Latin for “large honking nuisance”) found in the Philadelphia area are decidedly non-migratory.  They nest and winter here, befouling lawns and annoying office dwellers and residents all year long. Did you know that in 1935, there were no Canada Geese nesting in Pennsylvania.  They are now found in every Pennsylvania county (source : PA Game Commission).  When your building wins (loses?) the goose lottery, and yours is the proclaimed the “Roof […]