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Economist provides optimistic outlook for housing industry

May 6, 2013
By
Dr. Mark Zandi

“I’m optimistic we have righted the wrongs that got us into this mess, not all, but most,” Dr. Mark Zandi said as he addressed the 2013 Commonwealth Housing Forum, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), in Harrisburg last week.
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Appointed monitor explains role in National Mortgage Settlement

May 3, 2013
By
Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith Jr., monitor of the National Mortgage Settlement, spoke at the 2013 Commonwealth Housing Forum, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), in Harrisburg yesterday.
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Avoid potential fair housing violations in listings

April 30, 2013
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Using words that reference a protected class in listing advertisements can cause fair housing problems for Realtors®, according to Hank Lerner, Esq., PAR's director of Professional Practice.
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Toomey says Dodd-Frank added ‘avalanche’ of new regulations

April 22, 2013
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toomey

Sen. Pat Toomey (R) told Realtors® at PAR Headquarters on Friday that he believes the Dodd-Frank legislation was written to make it impossible for financial institutions to fail but the restrictive regulations are “stifling credit to consumers.”
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Social media changing how politics is reported

April 11, 2013
By
Rep. Mike Sturla (left) and John Micek

State Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster) and The Patriot-News columnist John Micek discussed how they’re using social media during a session at PAR’s Public Policy and Political Affairs Seminar in Harrisburg this week.
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Panel gives update on Realtor(R) legislative issues

April 10, 2013
By
Sen. Wayne Fontana

Senate Bill 145, the mechanics’ lien legislation, is scheduled to be voted on in the Senate Labor and Industry Committee next week, according to Sen. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland).
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Fitzpatrick highlights federal housing challenges

April 9, 2013
By
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and PAR President Bette McTamney

The housing industry is an indispensable driver of our economy, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick told Realtors® at the Public Policy and Political Affairs Seminar yesterday in Harrisburg.
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PAR Presidents attend governor’s bill signing

February 20, 2013
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PAR President Bette McTamney and 2012 PAR President Frank Jacovini (center back row) witness Gov. Tom Corbett (center front) signing the land bank bill. Rep. John Taylor (at right) sponsored the legislation.

PAR’s 2013 President Bette McTamney and 2012 President Frank Jacovini joined Gov. Tom Corbett and Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) during a signing ceremony in Philadelphia.
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Revenue Secretary meets with PAR leaders

February 13, 2013
By
(l-r) PAR President-Elect Kim Skumanick, PA Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser, PAR Treasurer Todd Polinchock and Legislative Chair Don Roth

Pennsylvania Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser met with a group of Realtors® this week at PAR’s office to discuss the proposed 2013-14 state budget and received input from members about various business proposals.
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