Real estate has long been seen as a strong investment and hedge against inflation, in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. A specific real estate business strategy is real estate wholesaling. This involves entering into a contract to purchase a home and then selling that...
Earning profits from real estate strategies
Many people already earn profits from real estate investing. Homeowners own properties that increase in value over time and can be resold at a higher price than what they paid. The most popular trend is to invest in commercial real estate businesses. For investors in...
What are the facts about distracted driving?
Distracted driving is a recurring problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Many motorists think it’s harmless to sneak a quick glance at their phones, but these facts and statistics show that it’s dangerous. How serious is distracted driving? In 2019,...
Getting started in real estate investing
Real estate can be a successful and profitable investment for many people. Real estate owners and investors can use leverage to obtain new properties, allowing the to become home flippers or landlords by maintaining a mortgage on their investment properties. This...
The central steps of a real estate closing
There are at least five steps in the real estate closing process. The work begins with the final review of the contract and ends with the receipt of the buyer's title. Although the process is not the same for every buyer, there are several, major requirements for...
Understanding a real estate transaction
You may have put your Pennsylvania home up for sale. At the moment, you may be waiting for someone to come along and buy it. When this person agrees to your terms, they become the buyer. When the sale is complete, it becomes known as a real estate transaction. There...
Can a car accident cause scoliosis?
An auto accident can be an extremely traumatic incident for Pennsylvania drivers. Not only do you face the property damage to your vehicle and the hassle of dealing with insurance claims, the injuries can be much more serious. Many people suffer severe, long-term...
Can a vision zero strategy keep you safe?
Traffic injuries and fatalities in Pennsylvania have been the object of public concern. One of the ways that experts have chosen to respond to this outcry is to implement a Vision Zero policy. This is a strategy that uses a number of tactics in a bid to reduce the...
Who is next of kin in Pennsylvania?
Next of kin in Pennsylvania is your spouse, child or closest living relative. If you die without leaving behind a will, then Pennsylvania follows next of kin laws to distribute your estate. Surviving spouse If the decedent has a surviving spouse and no living parents...
SCOTUS makes civil rights claims easier to file
In early April, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) made it easier for plaintiffs to file some civil rights claims after their criminal cases end in Pennsylvania. The 6-3 ruling allows plaintiffs to bring malicious prosecution suits to federal court by only...