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  • School millages (tax rates) are paid on a fiscal year (June 30th to July 1st) and are set at the end of June.

  • Pennsylvania law requires real estate agents to provide both buyer and seller with “Statements of estimated cost and return”. The closing cost estimate must be provided before an agreement of sale is executed. Each party to the sale must receive a written estimate of reasonably foreseeable expenses associated with the sale that the party may be…

  • Do you know what's worse than not selling your house? Finding out the day before closing that you need to bring money to the closing because you didn't account for all of the payoffs and expenses. Happens every day. The home sale proceeds calculator will help determine how much the house should sell for. Simply…

  • Sales price & income limits for the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's Keystone Home Loan Program (PHFA)

  • The Keystone Advantage Assistance Loan Program helps eligible Pennsylvania home buyers purchase a home with a down payment & closing cost assistance loan

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