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Monthly Archives: July 2016

An easement could force a landowner into an unwelcome situation

7/15/2016 | Real Estate Blog

There are some instances when individuals may need to gain the right to enter someone else’s property. In legal terms, easement is the right by one party to enter and access another person’s property for a specific purpose. Because of such an easement, depending on the circumstances, a person may be able to use property not belonging to them, or someone else may come upon someone’s property and they would have no legal recourse to remove them. Across Pennsylvania, and […]

Get long term care planning options through a qualified attorney

7/14/2016 | Kaplin Stewart Blog

Long term care in Pennsylvania does not necessarily connote the need for medical attention. The concept also applies to needing assistance in the daily activities of life, such as bathing, getting dressed, taking medicine, grocery shopping, paying bills, managing money, house cleaning and cooking. Several studies indicate that out of those who are 65 or older right now, a whopping 70 percent will need some form of long term care for an average of three years. This connotes the need […]

Many commercial real estate ventures require approval

7/14/2016 | Real Estate Blog

It is not enough just to purchase a piece of property and begin development. Many commercial real estate ventures require the approval of the city, county and/or municipality in which the project is taking place. For example, a company is set to purchase an old Kraft Heinz plant here in Pennsylvania and is more than likely facing an uphill battle to receive the needed approvals to demolish the plant and build warehouses.

Negotiation of commercial lease terms possible

7/13/2016 | Real Estate Blog

One possible way that Pennsylvania business owners can save money is by negotiating their commercial leases. Property owners understand that it is normal to negotiate the terms of commercial leases since there are no standard forms that are used. When the market is weaker or the property is not in a prime commercial spot, more terms may be negotiable.

Real estate analysts say housing market is still strong

7/11/2016 | Real Estate Blog

Real estate investors in Pennsylvania may be interested to learn about some of the latest reports from Ten-X. The online real estate buying and selling platform regularly issues a report called the Residential Real Estate Nowcast. According to the June report, homes sales numbers are continuing their upward trend, but the pace is slowing down.