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Podcast: PAR’s Multicultural Strategic Plan assists REALTORS® with cultural diversity

July 20, 2009
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Podcast: PAR’s Multicultural Strategic Plan assists REALTORS® with cultural diversity

Tony Brown, chair of the Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity Committee Committee, discusses how this plan outlines objectives to help PAR members realize business opportunities in the growing multicultural markets.
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Podcast: NAR guide provides REALTORS® new source for commercial data

July 16, 2009
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Podcast: NAR guide provides REALTORS® new source for commercial data

The Commercial Real Estate Resource Guide provides data and information sources pertinent to commercial real estate but is also a resource for residential REALTORS®.
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Podcast: Attract homebuyers by capturing a picture perfect listing

July 8, 2009
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Podcast: Attract homebuyers by capturing a picture perfect listing

Since homes are staying on the market longer REALTORS® need to take the extra step in keeping listing photos updated. Studies show consumers canvas the Internet for homes before calling a REALTOR®.
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Podcast: Plan offers opportunities for homeowners to stave off foreclosure

June 29, 2009
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Podcast: Plan offers opportunities for homeowners to stave off foreclosure

President Obama’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan helps responsible homeowners on the verge of defaulting and prevents communities from crumbling under the weight of foreclosures.
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Podcast: FHA mortgages may be best bet for homebuyers who qualify

June 22, 2009
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Podcast: FHA mortgages may be best bet for homebuyers who qualify

REALTORS® and homebuyers are facing challenges during this economy. HUD officials discuss the different financial programs available for homebuyers and how REALTORS® can assist their clients.
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Podcast: Can Busby court case affect Pennsylvania REALTORS®?

June 16, 2009
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Podcast: Can Busby court case affect Pennsylvania REALTORS®?

A recent court case in Alabama challenges how real estate brokerages charge fees to their clients. This case is binding precedent only in the Northern District of Alabama and will likely be appealed.
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PA REALTORS® laud Gov. Rendell and PHFA for creating initiative to benefit homebuyers

June 11, 2009
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PA REALTORS® laud Gov. Rendell and PHFA for creating initiative to benefit homebuyers

According to Governor Ed Rendell, nearly 1,000 families will receive thousands of dollars to help make down payments on new homes, more than 5,000 families across Pennsylvania will find affordable housing and jobs will be created for some 3,000 workers.
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Get involved: Request 2010 committee appointment

June 10, 2009
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Get involved: Request 2010 committee appointment

PAR members are asked to annually request committee appointments, paying special attention to meeting conflicts during Business Meetings*. Members interested in committees with conflicting meeting times are asked to make their selections based on the compatibility of committee meeting schedules.
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Podcast: Understanding changes to the GFE and HUD-1 Forms

June 8, 2009
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Podcast: Understanding changes to the GFE and HUD-1 Forms

On January 1, 2010, all residential real estate practitioners can expect to see a new Good Faith Estimate and a new HUD-1 Settlement Statement. Brett Woodburn, PAR’s legal counsel with Caldwell and Kearns has the latest in this podcast.
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