What Determines Land Value in Pennsylvania?
Road frontage, perc and septic, zoning, utilities, topography, subdivision potential and location. What really drives the value of land in PA, explained plainly.
How Much Is PA Inheritance Tax on a House?
Pennsylvania inheritance tax on a house is 0%, 4.5%, 12% or 15% depending on who inherits. It's delinquent after 9 months, with a 5% discount if paid within 3.
Moving From Maryland to Pennsylvania: Home Prices and Taxes Compared
Maryland's median home price was $445K in August 2026. York County was $326K. What else changes when you move from MD to Central PA, from a PA/MD licensed agent.
Is a Cash Offer Better for the Seller? The Honest Answer
Cash offers close with no lender, no appraisal and fewer things that can go wrong. When a direct sale fits, when listing fits, and how to compare.
Inherited House Capital Gains: The Step-Up in Basis, Explained Plainly
Selling an inherited house? The basis generally steps up to its value on the date of death, so a quick sale may mean little or no gain. Here's how it works.
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in PA?
The real costs of selling a house in Pennsylvania: commission, the 1% state transfer tax plus local, title fees and more. Plain answers from a local agent.
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Central PA Right Now?
Greater Harrisburg homes took 29 days on market in August 2026. Lancaster took 19. Here's what the numbers mean and what speeds a sale up.
How Farmland Preservation Works in PA
Pennsylvania has preserved 6,759 farms since 1988. How selling development rights works, how payment is set, and what you keep.
How a Cash Offer on a House Works in PA
How a cash offer on a house works, step by step: the offer, the paperwork, title and closing. What to ask any cash buyer, and how to compare your options.
Clean & Green Rollback Taxes in PA: What Triggers Them (and What Doesn’t)
Pennsylvania Clean & Green rollback: up to 7 years of tax savings plus 6% interest when use changes. What triggers it, split-off rules, and who pays when you sell.
Buying Land to Build a House in PA: The 7-Point Checklist
Before you buy land to build on in Pennsylvania, check perc, zoning, road access, water, Clean & Green, easements and flood zones. Here's the checklist.
Buying a Farm in PA vs MD: Taxes, Programs and Preservation
Buying a farm in PA or MD? Transfer taxes, Clean & Green vs MD's ag transfer tax, preserved farms, and a buyer's checklist for both states.