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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced this week that the Pennsylvania Agricultural Business Development Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Vitality Planning Grants. With a fund …
Pennsylvania Farm Vitality Planning Grants: A Golden Opportunity for Farmers to Thrive Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued a statement of principles aimed at addressing potential discrimination and bias in residential property valuation practices. This move …
FFIEC Issues Principles to Address Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — As we navigate the weighty labyrinth of financial transactions, a trend takes hold of Pennsylvania like an ominous shadow. A recent study finds an alarming ratio of 1-in-10 …
Caught in the Jaws of Loans: Pennsylvania’s Disquieting Tryst with Informal Lending Agreements Read More
Borrowing money is often a necessary but fraught endeavor. It can be the much-needed financial lifeline or the quicksand dragging you further into a pit of debt. In rare and …
Dealing with Unreasonable Loan Conditions: A Borrower’s Guide Read More
As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years. But what does this mean to you, as a consumer and as an investor?
How Will Higher Rates Affect You? Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council’s Annual Economic Outlook is the longest-running event of its kind in the region, and yesterday it celebrated 20 years with an …
Chester County Economic Development Council Celebrates 20th Annual Economic Outlook with Expert Insight on Interest Rates, Inflation and Personal Investment in 2024 Read More
According to the latest monthly report from real estate marketplace Zillow®, homebuyers are beginning to find some relief as more homeowners consider selling their properties. Despite a rise in inventory, …
Homebuyers Find Relief as More Homeowners Consider Selling, Report Reveals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced a multi-million dollar settlement with Community Loans of America, Inc. (CLA), an auto title lending company accused of exploiting …
Predatory Auto Title Lender to Pay Millions in Restitution and Debt Cancellation to Pennsylvanians Read More
The U.S. Department of Education has turned up the heat on student loan servicers, withholding payments from three providers for failing to meet their contractual obligations. The move is part …
Department of Education Withholds Payments to Three Student Loan Servicers Read More
HouseCanary, Inc., a national real estate brokerage, has released its December Market Pulse Report, revealing that net new listings placed on the market rose by 5% compared to December 2022.
Report: Signs of Revival in U.S. Housing Market Read More