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Real Estate “Offer” vs. Contract

With the approach of Spring and Summer comes a more active residential real estate market. The process of buying or selling a home may have become just a little more complicated due to the recent decision handed down by the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Trowbridge v. McCaigue. Buyers, sellers, and real estate agents need to …

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Are you paying too much in real estate taxes?

By: John K. Fiorillo We can easily and quickly assist you in evaluating whether your property is over assessed. Your real estate taxes usually support your local school district, County and in many instances, your local municipality. Two things factor into your real estate taxes; your tax rate and your assessment. The tax rate …

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Protection for Those Engaged in Real Estate Design and Construction

By: Donald C. Turner If you are involved in the design, planning, supervision or construction of improvements to real estate in Pennsylvania, you should know that there are state laws that limit the time period to make claims based on defective design or construction and for injuries that arise out of design or construction …

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A Residential Real Estate "For Sale by Owner" caution

In this difficult real estate market selling a home without using a realtor or attorney may seem like a good idea. The money saved, however, can easily be paid out in legal fees and damages if a seller fails to comply with certain statutory duties. Did you know that in Pennsylvania, residential real estate sales …

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Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees – Litigation

Welcome to the Litigation Section’s blog. Our firm is located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. This blog is intended to provide a litigator’s perspective on a wide range of specific legal issues, along with commentary on emerging legal trends. The content is intended to be useful to individuals and …

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