Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team discusses a bill currently under consideration by the PA State Senate which affects all homeowners throughout the Commonwealth.
We urge you to contact your state senators and representatives to VOTE YES TO PENNSYLVANIA STATE SB 1495 which is an amendment to the Mechanics’ Lien Law of 1963. This amendment protects homeowners from having liens placed on their property by subcontractors who have not been paid by the general contractor IF the homeowner has in fact paid the general contractor in full. Introduced by 14 members of the PA State Senate May 31st of this year with bi-partisan support, the Senate referred it to Labor and Industry but now it is back before the Senate for consideration. If it passes the Senate, it must also pass the House and then go to the Governor for final approval. Unsuspecting homeowners have mechanics' liens placed on their homes by …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team discusses home warranties.
A home warranty is similar to other warranties that you can purchase on something you buy. However, a home warranty covers a variety of potential issues in a home. Most home warranties are good for 1-year and include some deductible ($50-$75) for a service call. If the serviceman can’t fix the problem, then the warranty will cover replacement of that item. Policies can be renewed every year if desired. Coverage varies depending upon what level of coverage you purchase. A basic home warranty will likely include repair or replacement of: › HVAC systems › Ductwork › Plumbing › Whirlpool, motor and pump › Plumbing stoppages › Water heaters › Electrical › Exhaust/Vent/Attic fans › Built-in microwave ovens › Dishwashers › Ranges/Ovens/…
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Rally to Protect the American Dream has real estate agents telling Congress that home ownership matters
The National Association of Realtors has a planned event today in Washington, D.C. known as the “Rally to Protect the American Dream.” Most people don’t know about the extra efforts many realtors put forth for their industry, livelihood, and most importantly, clients. Realtors across the country are gathering on Capital Hill to tell members of Congress that home ownership matters to people, to communities and to America. The goal of the rally is to make Congress aware that Realtors are focused on homeownership, housing and real estate issues amidst the election year rhetoric. The aim is to fight obstacles that make it more difficult for people to buy, own, and invest in real estate. The obstacles that many in the real estate industry …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team will be volunteering at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this weekend.
It used to be that I would make Mother's Day all about ME. Scott and our kids tend to spoil me on that special day and without any reservation, I would soak it all in. However, two years ago I tried something a little different on Mother’s Day. My daughter and I got up at 4:30am and headed to Philadelphia to volunteer at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. We served food to the nearly 50,000 runners and walkers at the Wawa tent (thanks to a very good friend who is a director with Wawa). I was so impressed and amazed at the number of men, women, and children who make Mother's Day about someone else. Every year, over 100,000 people attend this annual event in Philadelphia. So many participates wore shirts or carried signs saying who …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team knows the value of a good home inspector
Just like auto mechanics, dentists, plumbers, financial planners, electricians, attorneys, hair dressers, tailors, Realtors ... you name it: home inspectors are human just like any other service provider. Some are really good, some are not so good, and some are bad. Luckily word of mouth typically drives the bad service providers out of the marketplace … but not always. There are a few universal truths about homes and home inspections: A good home inspector is looking for “material defects.” A material defect is defined as any condition that would have a significant adverse impact on the value of real property. It is important to understand, home inspectors are not looking for cosmetic issues; these are evident at the time of showing …
Family Dental Care Center: Dr. Seth Rosen
10:58 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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