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Realtor® mediation: Resolve conflicts and preserve relationships

February 2, 2012
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We all know that Realtors® must agree to arbitrate their complaints but PAR also provides another process that can help resolve conflicts and save relationships: mediation.
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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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Expand your professional network with YPN

January 31, 2012
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PAR President Frank Jacovini, third from left, with members of the YPN Advisory Committee

Three years ago, the National Association of Realtors® officially recognized YPN in Pennsylvania. Today, the chapter has grown its membership statewide and continues to expand its benefits to members.
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State of the Union: Obama urges aiding struggling housing market

January 27, 2012
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In the annual State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama’s vow to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages and improve the housing market offered glimmers of help for the real estate industry.
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2012 PAR officers installed during annual banquet

January 25, 2012
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Past President Jerry Speer (left) gives the oath of office to Frank Jacovini as Michele Jacovini, his wife, looks on

Frank Jacovini, e-PRO, GRI, became the 89th president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR) at the annual inaugural banquet last night in Harrisburg.
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HGTV announces open casting call for Realtors®

January 24, 2012
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HGTV is looking for energetic Realtors® who are passionate about helping buyers in their search for a new home to be a part of their House Hunters television series.
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New target market proves profitable in sales industry

January 23, 2012
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For many households, moms are the key decision-makers for so many purchases affecting the family including breakfast cereals to cell phones plans, even the purchase of a new home. Today’s moms are quickly becoming tech savvy, using smart phones, social media and other tools to research purchases.
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Realtor.com acquires new agent search tool

January 20, 2012
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Last week, Realtor.com introduced SocialBios, a new and free social technology that helps Realtors® connect with local buyers and sellers through social networks including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google and FourSquare.
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Pennsylvania Superior Court weighs in on murder/suicide disclosure

January 19, 2012
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For the first time, an appellate court in Pennsylvania has ruled that a murder/suicide may have to be disclosed on the seller disclosure form.
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