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10/5/2011 Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Company Grant and Loan Assistance in PA

volunteer ambulance and fire companies can apply for grants in PA or loan assistance check it out.

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_fire_commissioner_home/4462/loans_and_grants/567304

10/5/2011 I have been appointment in Marcellus Shale Presidents Advisory Group in Pennsylvania

1 have been appointed 1 of 12 Pa Realtor Members to be part of the Presidential Advisory Group Members. First meeting End of this month. Its great to be part of a group that hopes to protect the interest of home owners, assist in protecting the environmental rights, and still help bring jobs to Pennsylvania. If you have questions about Marcellus Shale Property or concerns about Marcellus Shale Call me or email me 570-640-3535. Pete Gustis

10/5/2011 Marcellus Shale Tax in Pa inadequate -

Here is an article about the marcellus shale gas tax in Pennsylvania.

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20111005_Inquirer_Editorial__Corbett_proposal_on_shale_gas_inadequate.html

9/13/2011 working on helping clients negotiate marcellus shale gas leases.

busy day. working on helping clients negotiate marcellus shale gas leases. in Wellsboro pa. natural gas leases provided by gas companies are for the benefit of the gas company. you need an agent that has your best interest before you sign a lease. If you need to hire someone to help you. You got it. 570-640-3535 Pete Gustis - Marcellus Shale Gas Lease Negotiator

8/15/2011 Marcellus Shale Pipeline on Tap in Pennsylvania

An estimated 2 Billion Dollar Project that will bring many jobs and income for many people in Pa is about to be underway. Although Marcellus Shale Drilling had begun a few years back Pa is still in the beggin phase to really start production. This means more jobs, greater income, and lower costs for natural gas.

Here is a link to an article: http://www.pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/08/15/news/srv0000013174170.txt?viewmode=fullstory

for more questions or help buying or selling marcellus shale properties or land in Pennsylvania call or email me

570-640-3535 Pete@PeteGustis.com

8/4/2011 Foudner of ForSalebyOwner.com - uses a realtor to sell his home

Funny that the Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condominium on his own through online classified ads and FSBO sites, only after six months, he decided to hire a realtor to sell his home.

After giving up on the for sale by owner route, Sambrottos decision to hire a broker led to attracting multiple offers, closing for $150,000 over the original asking price. His home sold for $2.15 million including a 6% commission.

Here is the link for the full article.

http://agentgenius.com/real-estate-news-events/forsalebyowner-com-founder-gives-up-on-own-listing-hires-real-estate-broker/

If you need an agent in pa to sell your for sale by owner home.

I would in Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Montgomery and Beyond.

Call me at 570-640-3535 or Pete@PeteGustis.com

8/1/2011 June 2011 Monthly Real Estate Report for Berks County Pennsylvania

There are 3,978 homes on the market. Exact same as last year same time.

Inventory accumulation is up 12.2 to 16.2 from last year same time.

6 is concidered a good number meaning a stable economy. This number represents the length of time in months to sell all the remaining homes if no new homes are added.

Last year 415 homes settled in June 2010. This year 320 homes settled. Showing a slow down in the market.

On average. Homes Sold are getting 91% of their asking price.

Last year to date 1,850 were sold by the end of June 2010. This year we have sold1,484 homes so far.

If you have questions about sales in your area. Call or email me. 570-640-3535.

8/1/2011 Rural Housing Loan in Berks County Pa 100 financing

New Rural Housing Loan Rates, 100% financing, in Berks County gives you a deal.

Today's rural housing rate, for instance, I can give a rate of 4.25% and give the borrower a credit toward closing costs of .625 pts.

Example....200,000 loan @ 4.25%....borrower gets $1250 toward closing....@ 4.375%...borrower will get $3000 (1.5%) toward closing.

With 6% closing cost assistance. You can truely move into a home with no money down on the right deal.

This program or others are available for those who qualify.

570-640-3535

Pete Gustis

5/4/2011 buying or selling marcellus shale regions in pa

If you know anyone looking to sell a large farm, huge contiguous acres of land, or residence with lots of land in North, East, and North Eastern Regions of Pennsylvania. Predominately, Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Tioga and Lycoming Counties or other Regions in Central, North, and North Eastern, Pennsylvania. Please call me asap 570-640-3535. I have cash buyers looking for large parcels of land for development.

4/25/2011 sprinklers are not required for new construction in PA

Sprinklers no longer a mandate in Pennsylvania!

Governor Tom Corbett today signed his first bill, House Bill 377 which removes the sprinkler mandate on all newly constructed one- and two-family homes. The new law is Act 1 of 2011.

Now that sprinklers are a consumer choice, builders must offer a buyer the option of installing sprinklers. Builders must also provide the buyer with information made available by the State Fire Commissioner on the possible benefits of installing a sprinkler system.

Among other things House Bill 377 will also change the codes adoption process in Pennsylvania and require increased standards for fire protection of flooring.

As of January 1, 2010, sprinklers are mandated in newly constructed townhomes. Act 1 will not change this requirement.

The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® thanks you for your ongoing support of this issue. Over the past three years, PAR members have sent over 5,000 emails and placed countless calls to the legislature asking them to take action and repeal the sprinkler mandate.

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