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Association News
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. »
2 Comments »Podcast: Using social media to establish relationships
Kim Wood, PAR member and social media trainer, has used her social media connections to create “tweet-ups” and “meet-ups” to get to know potential clients and other REALTORS® in person. »
1 Comment »Several real estate issues to come before state legislature
One of the first issues up in the New Year is the PA Housing Trust Fund. The House is scheduled to vote on legislation creating the PA Housing Trust Fund in the next several weeks, according to Jennifer Shockley, PAR assistant director, government affairs. »
1 Comment »Casa Latino founder to speak at PAR Business Meetings
Robb Heering, chief executive officer of Casa Latino, founded the first nationwide Hispanic real estate franchise. Since opening in 2005, his company has experienced triple-digit growth with more than 80 locations nationwide. »
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