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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
