The Mamie Nichols project in Point Breeze consists of five units located on a property with a 99-year ground lease. The affordable housing will sell for $150,000 to people under at or under 80% of area median income so roughly $50,000 for a household size of one or $70,000 for a family of four, in a neighborhood where similar housing starts at $350,000.

Bette McTamney, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® in 2013, recalls working with the New York State Association and the New Jersey Realtors® on a campaign to get past PAR President Jim Helsel elected to NAR office.

Residents can now enjoy an expanded playground area, rock garden, boat launch and newly planted trees, thanks to the efforts of CSVBR, U.S. Gypsum Company, Montour Area Recreation Commission, Danville Area High School Youth in Philanthropy program and Washingtonville Revitalization Committee.

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.

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.

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.