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- by Kacy ClouserThe inspection contingency of the Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate (Form ASR) has three options. Boiled down, it’s take it, leave it or negotiate.
- by Hope WalbornFrom knowing how to word your listing to avoiding language that may violate fair housing, here are some tips on how to write better home listings all around.
- by Hope WalbornThe typical household needs to earn nearly six figures to buy a median-priced U.S. home, but Pennsylvania requires the seventh lowest income nationwide to purchase a home in the state, according to an analysis by Realtor.com.
- by Preston MooreMake a plan to get out and vote today in Pennsylvania’s primary election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- by Hope Walborn“Nearly half of all homes in the United States, 44.8%, are at risk of severe or extreme damage from environmental threats,” according to a report from Realtor.com. In total, almost $22 trillion in residential real estate is in danger of flooding, wind damage, wildfires, heat or hazardous air quality.
- by Preston MoorePAR’s monthly housing report shows the spring homebuying market took off in March, with sales, listings and the median sales price all increasing since February.
- by Hope WalbornCommemorating Fair Housing Month, 2023 Colorado Association of Realtors® President Natalie Davis discussed the legal and ethical obligations of fair housing, as well as ways to implement fair housing practices into your business, during yesterday’s webinar.
- by Kim Shindle“Seeing that Asian and Hispanic homeownership rates have reached all-time highs should be celebrated, but there continue to be headwinds for minority buyers, especially Black Americans, who are facing a lot of hurdles to achieving homeownership,” said Dr. Jessica Lautz, National Association of Realtors® deputy chief economist and vice president of research.
- by Hope Walborn“Lancaster experienced a seasonal lull in the fourth quarter of 2023, but has been heating up in 2024,” LCAR President Jeff Peters comments. “We’ve experienced three straight months of increased listings, pending sales and sold units."
- by Hope WalbornPAR’s handout on 1031 like-kind exchanges, designed by PAR Digital Design Manager Jessica Garloff, won a 2023 Good Design® award.