Finished Basements: Is your basement permitted? Did you know that Relocation buyers cannot buy a home that does not have a permitted finished basement? Many people think that because they went and filled out a permit and paid the permit fee, their basement is permitted. Unless you had final inspections, this is not the case. Over the past two years, permitting has become harder as some townships now require a separate egress, whether you use the basement as bedroom space or not. Buckingham Township doesn't care when you finished your basement and what proof you have of the date. If it was not previously permitted, even if it was finished 5 years ago, you will have to add an outside egress. Plumstead is a little kinder. With proof of when it was finished they are willing to work with you.
Tell us your story and we'll try to provide answers for you. And a word to the wise . . . if you're about to finish your basement, add a deck or a shed, get a permit or you may have an unsaleable house.

Only in California!!

People will go to drastic measures to make sure their house sells, but here is a new method that could only come from California-- the land of sunshine, movie stars, and the Governator. Instead of using traditional "environment-enhancers" for potential buyers, like applying a fresh coat of paint or baking bread to fill the house with a fresh aroma, one California property PR firm has started hiring teams of actors to play happy families during house showings! They leave no stone unturned as they have even hired former "Baywatch" lifeguard Jaason Simons (picture at right). I know that all great trends start in California and move east, but this might be one trend worth leaving in the "Land of Milk and Honey."

So if we hire him to hang around your house, will you list with us?

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