David Reager, Esq. 1946-2023
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Dave Reager, one of the founding members of our firm. Dave died on August 11, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Dave grew up in Camp Hill and…
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Big Changes for Your IRA in 2023, New Rules for Retirement Accounts
In the SECURE Act of 2019, Congress made sweeping changes to how individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) function. Now, SECURE 2.0, which became law on December 29, 2022, is making major changes to retirement savings again. SECURE 2.0 contains over 90…
The Basics on How the Real Estate Purchasing Process Works
Figuring out how to purchase your first home can seem overwhelming. The first thing to do is get a good understanding of how the process works generally, and ways to prepare yourself for the journey ahead. First, it’s time to…
Contractors’ Repairs Do Not Toll Statute of Repose
Pennsylvania, like most states, has what is referred to as a statute of repose. This statute limits the time within which to file a claim arising from a construction contract to 12 years after completion of the construction. The question…
Considering Home Improvements? Make Sure to Vet the Contractor and Have the Contract Carefully Reviewed
Whether you are remodeling your home, having your HVAC system serviced/fixed, installing a pool, or having a new patio or deck installed, you should always require a written contract (along with a few other things, like insurance, discussed below) to…
Family-Owned Businesses and Succession Planning: Right Now is the Right Time
More than half of all small businesses are owned by people over 50 years old, according to the Small Business Administration. As the Baby Boomer generation born between 1946 and 1964 heads into retirement in record numbers each year, succession…
Earnest Money Deposits on Real Estate
What happens to deposit money if an agreement to purchase real estate, also known as an agreement of sale, falls through? Sometimes this “deposit” is called a “good faith deposit” or “earnest money deposit.” An earnest money deposit provides money…
Commercial Agreements
A commercial agreement is a business contract that establishes the terms of business transactions between two or more parties. Commercial agreements come in many forms and encompass just about every aspect of conducting business, from wages and hiring, to loans…
Commercial Space: Leasing Vs. Buying
The decision to lease commercial space vs. buying commercial space is often circumstantial, and frequently based on the current state of the real estate market. If you want to preserve a right to purchase the space your business is renting,…