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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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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Tags: home loans, homebuyers, Keystone Advantage Assistance Loan, phfa
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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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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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Tags: economy, government affairs, housing, market, mortgages
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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 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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Tags: HGTV, House Hunters, housing, Marketing, media, sales
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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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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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Tags: facebook, Marketing, media, NAR, social media, Technology
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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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Tags: Legal Issues, pennsylvania, Seller's Disclosure Law, superior court
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