National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) | March 14, 2025 'Right by you' is the National Association of REALTORS®' national advertising campaign and a promise to consumers that clarifies the benefits and value of working with a REALTOR®, a member of NAR, on what may be the largest financial transaction they ever make. 'Right by you' is also a promise to every member — that NAR is here to support you…
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On January 24, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) postponed the effective date of the One-to-One Consent Rule. The Rule was set to take effect on January 27, 2025. However, the Rule was being challenged in Insurance Marketing Coalition Ltd v. FCC, currently on appeal before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The FCC decided to postpone the effective date of the Rule pending judicial review and will publish a new effective date in the Federal Register after the legal challenges have concluded…
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Pennsylvania’s new law introduces sweeping changes to real estate wholesaling. In 2024, Pennsylvania enacted Act 52 which requires wholesalers to register with the state, obtain licensing, and follow disclosure policies. This new law will take effect January 9, 2025. The law is aimed at increasing transparency and regulation in the wholesaling market. Real estate wholesaling, a practice where individuals or companies secure a contract on a property and sell that contract to an investor without ever owning the property…
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ENOLA, PA (Dec. 12, 2024) – In a ceremony led by the 2011 Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation President Gary Muccio, Karen Agar, was installed as the Foundation Board President. Agar will commence her presidential duties on January 1, 2025. Past President, Laurie Carney, with Dream Home Realty LLC, will remain on the board…
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Two new laws have recently been enacted that may affect businesses in Pennsylvania, including limited liability companies and real estate holding companies. The laws are directed at compelling disclosure of the current ownership interests in a business. More importantly, both carry significant penalties for non-compliance. Report to FinCEN: In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)…
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For months, we’ve been talking about changes coming to the real estate industry as the result of a national settlement agreement related to broker commissions. That time is finally upon us. Starting on Aug. 17, there are two important changes related to how we conduct our business. First, offers of compensation will be prohibited from appearing on Multiple Listing Services (MLSs)…
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ENOLA, PA (June 5, 2024) - This morning, members of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) took part in Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® Day on the Hill. The GHAR delegation, including Tracee Carter, Jodi Diego, Nick Feagley, Michelle Gueci, Wendell Hoover, Jimmy Koury, Barb Murdocca, Kathy Ludwig, and Margaret Parsons, had productive meetings with several state legislators…
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HARRISBURG, PA (May 31, 2024) — On Thursday, May 30th, over 150 commercial real estate professionals gathered for the annual Regional Industrial, Commercial, and Investment Conference. This event was hosted by the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), REALTORS® Association of York and Adams Counties, Lancaster Association of REALTORS®, and Lebanon County Association of REALTORS®…
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ENOLA, PA (May 21, 2024) - This morning, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® participated in kicking off the summer season for the SusqueCycle Regional Bike Share Program. Through an NAR Placemaking Level 2 Grant, GHAR was able to sponsor bikes in the Hummelstown town square station. The program was spearheaded by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission to provide an efficient…
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ENOLA, PA (April 15, 2024) - The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Diversity and Inclusion Committee was honored to have Rep. Justin Fleming as a guest as they celebrated Fair Housing Month. Rep. Fleming discussed his historic legislation repudiating racially restrictive deed covenants (Act 54 of 2023). This legislation aims to rectify biased housing practices by allowing property owners an avenue to repudiate any racially discriminatory language that may exist in their deeds…
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