Radon Problems? Make Sure Your Inspector Is Properly Licensed
The Pennsylvania Radon Certification Act requires that only specially certified radon testers and mitigators can be used for this purpose. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reports there have been several instances where a non-certified individual performed these services under the guise of being certified and actually raised the radon levels in the home, in addition to causing other issues in the home.
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Marking PAR’s 100th Anniversary: Past President Frank Jacovini
The association’s accomplishments each year are a culmination of the four years the officers serve as part of PAR’s leadership team, according to PAR 2012 President Frank Jacovini.
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Greater Harrisburg Realtors® Hold Community Clean Up Day
Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors® volunteers planted flowers, mulched, prepared flower beds in the community garden and picked up trash around the Allison Hill community in Harrisburg.
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CARES Act Deadline Extended
The statutory deadline provision in the COVID Relief-Mortgage and Rental Assistance Grant Program has been suspended by Gov. Tom Wolf until Nov. 4.
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PAR’s Public Policy Department Names New Director
Sherri Martin is the new the director of public policy and political affairs and will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the department, as well as the Pennsylvania Realtors® Political Action Committee.
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Best Places to Live? Try These Two Pennsylvania Towns
Abington Township was ranked 19th overall, while Ross Township was named 48th on Money.com’s 50 Best Places to Live.
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RAYAC Members Serve Meals to Frontline Workers
RAYAC’s Hands on Helpers Committee was able to serve 203 boxed lunches to frontline workers battling against COVID-19 at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York.
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Pandemic Shifts People’s Housing Situations
A recent Stannah survey of more than 1,000 people found that 51.6% of respondents reported that their living situation had been impacted due to COVID-19, with 29.4% of people moving in with family during this time period.
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Home Flips Down, Profits Up
Nearly 7% of home sales in the second quarter of 2020 were flips, representing one in 15 property transactions.
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Buyers Still Motivated, Despite Pandemic Challenges
“Home is more important than ever before, and ownership has become a key priority for many, particularly those who have never bought a home before,” said D. Steve Boland, president of retail at Bank of America. “Owning a home has historically helped families create a legacy and enabled them to build long-term wealth.”
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