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Podcast: Economy needs to rebound to strengthen real estate market
PAR’s consulting economist Dr. Austin Jaffe says the economy and the unemployment rate need to rebound in order for the real estate market to get stronger. »
No Comments »Expanded GI Bill benefits eligible for some designations
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and GREEN designations classroom courses offered through PRI are all eligible for GI Bill benefits and these benefits are retroactive to October 16, 2008. »
2 Comments »Rendell proposes taxing all non-essential services in 2010-11 budget
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell proposed creating the Stimulus Transition Reserve Fund, a strategy to help the state save money now to help protect and preserve the fiscal stability of the Commonwealth. “A fiscal tsunami is coming at us and I believe we must act now to mitigate its impact,” he said. »
10 Comments »REALTORS® challenge local RTT increase
REALTORS® in the suburban Philadelphia area are fighting a proposed realty transfer tax (RTT) hike in Delaware County’s Upper Providence Township, an increase that would make it the highest local RTT in a four-county region. »
1 Comment »Podcast: It’s back to basics for real estate
PAR’s consulting economist Dr. Austin Jaffe says price stability and reduced foreclosures are contributing factors needed to stabilize the economy. »
3 Comments »Roth takes helm at PAR
The gavel was passed from 2009 PA Association of REALTORS® President Greg Herb to incoming President Don Roth at the January Board of Directors meeting in Harrisburg last week. »
2 Comments »House expected to vote on Housing Trust Fund next week
PA Association of REALTORS® (PAR) supports the PA Housing Alliance’s effort to establish a housing trust fund. The fund would provide monies to build, rehabilitate and preserve homes for low- to moderate-income individuals and families, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. »
6 Comments »Podcast: Serve the underserved in the real estate market
Casa Latino founder Robb Heering tells REALTORS® that understanding another culture is sometimes more important than learning the language. »
1 Comment »Don Roth begins term as PAR president
Roth said association members will face many challenges in 2010 including regulatory, legislative, business and consumer expectations. He said the association has many ongoing projects it will focus on in the coming year. »
No Comments »RPAC investments reach $548,964 in 2009
The Suburban West REALTORS® Association claimed back its first place award in the Extra Large Associations/Boards category at the annual REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Awards Luncheon this week. The association achieved 164.04 percent per capita fundraising in 2009. »
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