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Gov. Corbett signs AMC legislation

February 3, 2012
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House Bill 398 (Stevenson) requires appraisal management companies to be registered with the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. Pennsylvania is the 30th state to pass such legislation.
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PHFA offers new assistance loan program

February 1, 2012
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The Keystone Advantage Assistance Loan (KAAL) will provide an amortized subordinate loan of up to 2 percent of the sales price (maximum of $4,000) to qualified borrowers obtaining a PHFA first mortgage. This program will replace the agency’s Keystone Assistance and Keystone Government Assistance Loan programs.
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Deadline for real estate license renewal is May 31

January 13, 2012
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Real estate licensees have five months remaining to earn 14 hours of continuing education (CE) credit before the PA Department of State’s license renewal deadline of May 31, 2012.
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Many municipalities include sexual orientation as ‘protected class’

December 15, 2011
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Realtors® should consider GLBT consumers an important part of the changing, diverse marketplace, according to Realtor® David Dean with Howard Hanna Real Estate in Pittsburgh.
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New member service creates mobile friendly websites for Realtors®

December 7, 2011
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PAR has partnered with Barcode Realty to offer members the company’s services at a 20 percent discount.
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Expand business with untapped diverse markets

November 29, 2011
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In 2010, it was estimated that 40 million African-American consumers would have $1 trillion in buying power, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com.
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Realtors® raise $23,000 for charities in October

November 23, 2011
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Bucks County Realtors® clean up during Realtors® Reach Out Month

Nearly 700 Realtors® volunteered their time in local community activities, raising more than $23,000 for worthy causes in 2011 Realtors® Reach Out.
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Investment in profession tied to Realtor® success

November 22, 2011
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Members who earn designations and invest in the Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC) are more likely to continue in real estate.
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Croushore receives inaugural RISMedia award

November 21, 2011
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Ron Croushore, PAR District 8 vice president, was recognized at RISMedia’s 16th annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner, held in conjunction with the National Association of Realtors®’ annual Realtors® Conference & Expo in Anaheim.
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