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HomeFinder.com launches 2012 Agent Makeover Sweepstakes

May 17, 2012
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HomeFinder.com announced this week the kick off of its 2012 Agent Makeover Sweepstakes.
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Greg Herb receives NAR’s FPC Meritious Service Award

May 16, 2012
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Greg Herb

A Pennsylvania Realtor® was one of two Realtors® presented with NAR’s Federal Political Coordinator Meritorious Service Award yesterday during NAR’s Mid-Year Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Join Virtual Realtors® Rally on Thursday

May 15, 2012
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Nearly 1,300 Realtors® are expected to be at the Washington Monument on Thursday, defending home ownership and creating a visible presence uniting for private property rights.
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Consumer Reports: 13 million Facebook users ignore privacy settings

May 11, 2012
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Login

Nearly 13 million U.S. Facebook users do not use, or are unaware of the site’s privacy controls, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation on Facebook and privacy.
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HPF warns of surge in foreclosure scams

May 10, 2012
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As federal programs to help homeowners avoid foreclosure have increased this year, so have foreclosure-relief scams.
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Marcellus Shale has minor overall impact on property values

May 9, 2012
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A recent study from Penn State suggests that drilling activity in the Marcellus Shale has provided less of a boost for overall property values than many had expected.
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Green homes market expected to increase five-fold by 2016

May 8, 2012
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A recent report released from McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Home Builders and Remodelers study found that 38 percent of new homes built by 2016 will be green homes.
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WhitePages app delivers nearby people and business directory

May 7, 2012
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Finding U.S. households or local businesses nearby is made easier with the latest release of the WhitePages’ iPhone and iPad app.
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New PHFA financing features lower monthly payments

May 4, 2012
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Two new PHFA home mortgage programs offer consumers conventional financing with lower monthly and down payments.
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