Government Affairs

Next 100 days important in MID battle

August 5, 2011
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While many are breathing a sigh of relief that Congress has signed a debt ceiling agreement and it has no direct impact on real estate rules, it’s not time to relax yet.
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Governor appoints PAR member to state board

June 24, 2011
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Governor appoints PAR member to state board

PAR member Eric Lehmayer has been appointed to the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers by Gov. Tom Corbett and confirmed by the PA Senate to serve a four-year term.
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PTF legislation makes its way to Corbett’s desk

June 16, 2011
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Pennsylvania will become the 28th state to ban private transfer fees (PTFs) when Gov. Tom Corbett signs legislation into law.
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Private transfer fee legislation still priority

June 13, 2011
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PAR supports two bills (SB 353 and HB 442), both of which would make private transfer fees illegal in the commonwealth.
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Auction raises more than $26,000 for RPAC

May 27, 2011
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More than 170 Realtors® attended and bid on 54 silent auction items, which were donated by local associations and PAR members.
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Urge Congress to oppose 20 percent down payment

May 19, 2011
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Urge Congress to oppose 20 percent down payment

Realtors® are asked to contact their U.S. legislators urging them to oppose the proposed 20 percent down payment requirement for home buyers in a NAR Call for Action issued this week.
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Brokers key to Calls-to-Action success

May 11, 2011
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Brokers key to Calls-to-Action success

Calls-to-Action effectively make state and national legislators aware of Realtors®’ concerns on a variety of issues. NAR’s Broker Involvement Program (BIP) increases the number of Realtors® who respond to the Calls-to-Action, according to Todd Polinchock, one of PAR’s representatives to NAR’s Realtors® Political Involvement Committee (RPIC).
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Realtors® running for offices throughout commonwealth

May 4, 2011
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Realtors® running for offices throughout commonwealth

Several Realtors® are vying for posts throughout the state in the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 17.
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Corbett signs bill repealing sprinkler mandate

April 26, 2011
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Gov. Corbett signing House Bill 377. Credit: Commonwealth Media Services

Gov. Tom Corbett signed House Bill 377 into law repealing the mandatory sprinkler law in new residential construction at the Capitol on Monday afternoon. Act 1, formerly HB 377, is the first law the governor has signed.
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