Effective January 1, 2009, the IRC Bulders Code will require SPRINKLER SYSTEMS to be installed in all homes built to code in the United States.  This regulation will be the law and all Centre County Builders will be required to follow this law as of the new year. You need to act today to save thousands of dollars on the building of your new home.  Simply have your building permit issued prior to December 31, 2008 and there will be no need to pay the additional costs of the sprinkler systems.  If you fail to act you will have an increased price on your new home which may impact the financing or amenities of the home you choose to build. Update as of 10/02/2008 - The NAHM will be filing an action to prevent the new code from adding the sprinkler systems. They expect to lose in the long r... 09/30/2008

What a glorious setting for Summer, mountain ranges, first class fishing, hiking, biking...you name it, this area is sure to oblige! Nature lovers have it made, the beauty of this area is breathtaking. You don't have to be active to enjoy this area, I have a sunset addiction and I am amazed each time I sit on my deck and watch the skies. It is the most peaceful and grateful moment of my day. Outdoor Recreation Site! Looking for more excitement? We also have one of the best 4th of July parties on the east coat. Set against a backdrop of Nittany Mountain, the fireworks become a spiritual experience.  check out all the activities here... 4thfest Artistically inclined or just appreciative? Arts Fest, scheduled for July 10th thru the 13th is the venue to view the creativity of area and natio... 06/26/2008

  What is geothermal heat and why should you care?  Are you concerned about rising energy costs at home.  Tired of home heating oil priced at almost $4.00 a gallon?  Does your electric heat pump run for hours and drive up your electric bill?  Maybe you are concerned about your carbon footprint and want to take real action to help the planet. I encourage you to explore the geothermal heat/air option and I will discuss geothermal heat and air in a multi-part series on my blog in the next week or two.  What is the definition of geothermal?      * Means pertaining to the heat of the earth Where do I find georthermal heat?      * It is in your own backyard a few feet under the surface of your lawn. Where does geothermal energy come from?     * The sun is the sole supplier of geothermal energ... 05/17/2008

Month Average High Average Low Average Precipitation January 32.5° F 16.7° F 2.4 in February 35.5° F 18.0° F 2.6 in March 46.2° F 26.9° F 3.2 in April 58.3° F 37.1° F 2.9 in May 69.7° F 47.6° F 3.6 in June 78.0° F 56.3° F 4.0 in July 82.0° F 60.6° F 3.6 in August 80.4° F 58.9° F 3.2 in September 72.9° F 51.6° F 3.2 in October 61.5° F 40.6° F 2.8 in November 49.2° F 32.5° F 3.2 in December 37.0° F 22.8° F 2.7 in Source: The Weather Channel 02/03/2008

State College buyer activity was slow in the month of November 2007.  There were fifty-two sales transactions in November including 13 above the $500,000 price threshold.  Only one property in this price range was residential real estate.  The 12 other transactions in this price range inlcuded building sites and commercial properties.The largest category of buyers was found in the $150,000 to $225,000 price range and there were six buyers for properties under $100,000.For an in-depth analysis call me or e-mail me for the details. 12/21/2007

Here is the headline in a recent issue of the Centre Daily Times, "Rules may raise housing prices." The subheading state's, "County looks at easing ordinances to create more affordable dwellings." I have blogged on at the mouth about my perspective relating to Affordable Housing in the Centre Region. The speech police want us to call it "work force housing" and I will bring that to the attention of Anne Danahy before the rath of the work force housing god's descend upon her and threaten to move her into a palatial Centre region abode. The government wants to come up with a game plan to adjust, tweak, reduce or eliminate any number of encumberances on affordable housing. What are the reigns holding back Affordable Housing (Work Force housing) in the Centre region? According to the expert... 12/12/2007