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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
In response to the growing concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® has addressed frequently asked questions from Realtors® and consumers.
Real Estate in the Age of COVID-19: Suggested Best Practices
While many aspects of real estate can be conducted remotely, some elements of a transaction require at least limited in-person activities. In most transactions it is in the interests of both buyers and sellers for buyers to physically view a property before purchasing it, and there are any number of inspections to determine property values and to address health and safety issues. Licensees should attempt to perform activities remotely without contact whenever possible.
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Consumers Optimistic About Housing Market
According to the Fannie Mae June 2020 Home Purchase Sentiment Index®, 61% of respondents think now is a good time to buy, up from 52% the previous month, while those who say now is not a good time to buy decreased from 39% to 27%.
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Are You There, Facebook? It’s Me, Realtor®
PAR handled over 8,000 tickets in our first year of answering hotline calls in-house – and plenty more in casual conversations or presentations made to local associations. But Realtors® have plenty of questions that get asked in other arenas and never make it to the hotline. How do I know? Because we see lots of […]
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Marking PAR’s 100th Anniversary: Past President Dominic Cardone
Dominic Cardone, who served as PAR president in 2007, recalls that during his presidency the association created the RPAC envelope for members to give their investments. Cardone is a large supporter and fundraiser for RPAC and he encouraged RPAC investments at every local association meeting he attended as president.
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NAR Advocating for Federal Priorities
Congress is currently negotiating a fourth round of stimulus funding to address the pandemic – dubbed “Phase 4.”
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Luzerne County Association of Realtors® Provide Meals to Hospital Employees
The Luzerne County Association of Realtors® recently recognized some essential workers in two of their community’s hospitals by delivering meals to them as a thank you for their service. Funding for the meals was provided by PAR’s Century of Service grants, which celebrate the state association’s 100th anniversary.
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What Do You Wish Sellers Knew Before Starting the Process?
“I wish my sellers knew that it’s a seller’s market right now with extremely low inventory, and many buyers looking to purchase. Pricing the process at the correct price is very important,” said Terry Solomon-August, president of the Luzerne County Association of Realtors®.
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