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27 articles
Pennsylvania Earnest Money vs. Down Payment: A Student Guide
Learn how earnest money differs from a down payment in Pennsylvania, with a closing example, broker escrow rules, and the basics of disputed deposits.
Read articleDeed vs. Title vs. Mortgage: A Pennsylvania Student Guide
Learn the roles of a deed, title, promissory note and mortgage, with a Pennsylvania purchase example, county-records guidance and study questions.
Read articlePennsylvania Seller Disclosure vs. Home Inspection: A Student Guide
Understand what sellers disclose, what a home inspection covers, and why real estate students should keep property condition and contract rights separate.
Read articleLoan Estimate vs. Closing Disclosure: A Pennsylvania Student Guide
Compare Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures, learn the timing rules, and work through practical examples for Pennsylvania real estate students.
Read articleFair Housing Basics for Pennsylvania Real Estate Students
Learn federal and Pennsylvania fair housing protected classes, advertising examples, steering rules, and practical study tips for real estate students.
Read articlePennsylvania Consumer Notice and Agency Relationships: A Student Guide
Understand Pennsylvania’s Consumer Notice, buyer agency, dual agency, designated agency and transaction licensees with practical student examples.
Read articlePA Real Estate Education Exemptions: Do You Need 75 Hours?
Check whether your degree, college credits or out-of-state courses meet Pennsylvania real estate education requirements before buying a 75-hour course.
Read articlePennsylvania Real Estate Math: 5 Worked Examples for Beginners
Learn five real estate math patterns with worked examples: percentages, loan-to-value, points, area and prorations. Avoid common calculation mistakes.
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