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Grant allows PAR to study impact of foreclosures

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Grant allows PAR to study impact of foreclosures

PAR will use the grant money to interview a random sample of individuals who have recently experienced a foreclosure, as well as those still living in hard-hit neighborhoods, according to Jennifer Shockley, assistant director, PAR Government Affairs. »

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Green renovations reap energy savings

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Green renovations reap energy savings

A Philadelphia brokerage located in a renovated formerly blighted building was found to be 84 percent more energy efficient during an energy audit conducted by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. »

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Herb elected NAR Region 2 VP

Thursday, December 24, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Herb elected NAR Region 2 VP

PA Association of REALTORS® (PAR) President Greg Herb, owner of Herb Real Estate in Gilbertsville, will represent Region 2 which consists of more than 130,000 REALTORS® in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. »

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Helsel begins third term as 2010 NAR treasurer

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Helsel begins third term as 2010 NAR treasurer

PA Association of REALTORS® (PAR) member James L. Helsel Jr. was installed as the 2010 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) treasurer during NAR’s convention in San Diego. He served as NAR’s treasurer in 2008 and 2009. »

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Designations give REALTORS® an edge

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Designations give REALTORS® an edge

According to a 2009 NAR Member Profile survey, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $28,400 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $55,700. REALTORS® who pursue professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. »

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Researching for rewards

Thursday, August 13, 2009
By Susan C. Wright, e-PRO

All real estate is local, so take the first steps in becoming your local expert. »

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Put FHA to work for you

Thursday, August 6, 2009
By Susan C. Wright, e-PRO

Set yourself apart from the crowd and become the REALTOR® that consumers rely on for the most up-to-date information on the mortgage industry. »

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Get ‘smart’: Apply for NAR funding

Thursday, August 6, 2009
By Jennifer Shockley

NAR Smart Growth Grants are available to implement programs and activities that position REALTORS® as leaders in improving their communities by advancing smart growth. Read about some of the fantastic programs that have earned our local associations recognition at the national level. »

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Changes to Truth in Lending Act disclosure requirements

Thursday, July 23, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.

New changes to Truth in Lending Act disclosures may affect members. »

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NAR fights labeling on existing home stock

Thursday, July 2, 2009
By Elizabeth Hensil
NAR fights labeling on existing home stock

The House recently passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which has caused a lot of controversy and confusion among REALTORS® across the country. While the country was focusing on “cap and trade,” REALTORS® were focusing on a proposed energy performance labeling program for all structures sold in the U.S. We... »

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