HARRISBURG, PA – February 10, 2026 – The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® reports mixed housing market conditions across Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties to start 2026. While inventory levels continued to increase in several areas, sales activity and pricing trends varied by county, reflecting a market that remains locally driven. Slightly longer marketing times and shifting price points signal a continued period of adjustment across the region…
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The GHAR Foundation exists to support housing-related initiatives and community partnerships throughout our region. Through grants, service projects, and fundraising efforts, the Foundation works to ensure access to shelter and stable housing for those in need…
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Your REALTOR® membership ensures that your voice is represented at the local, state, and national levels. RPAC The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) supports candidates and initiatives that promote policies aligned with real estate and private property rights. RPAC investments are voluntary and help ensure REALTORS® remain influential in legislative discussions that affect the industry. more information on rpac At every level of government…
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Real estate involves contracts, deadlines, disclosures, and ethical standards.Your REALTOR® membership provides access to legal guidance and professional standards resources designed to help you reduce risk and practice with confidence. Legal Resources Through PAR As a member, you have access to valuable tools provided by the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (PAR): Standard Forms PAR Standard Forms are developed by real estate professionals…
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Your REALTOR® membership supports more than compliance — it supports growth. Through continuing education, professional development, and advanced training opportunities, GHAR helps you stay current, competitive, and confident in your practice. Continuing Education (CE) As a licensed real estate professional in Pennsylvania, you are required to complete continuing education to maintain your license. You are required to complete a total of 14 hours each cycle (every two years) to apply for renewal…
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Being a member of GHAR gives you access to a wide range of benefits, services, and opportunities! You hold the key to your own success, so let's unlock the door and get started! For a full breakdown of your 3-way agreement membership benefits, click the button below! benefits Essential Business Tools Supra Lockbox The Supra Lockbox System provides secure…
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You've completed your orientation and now you're officially a member of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®, but now what? Let's explore what it means to be a member. 3-Way Agreement By completing orientation, you are now a member of: The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (PAR) The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) These three levels work together to support you locally…
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In today’s competitive market, real estate agents face constant pressure to make their clients’ offers more attractive. That pressure has led to increasingly “creative” strategies, limiting inspection contingencies, selecting financing terms unlikely to be satisfied, or proposing closing dates that everyone quietly expects to extend later. While these tactics may appear effective, they can expose agents to meaningful ethical and legal risks…
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Harrisburg, PA - February 5, 2026 - February marks Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, leadership, and lasting impact of Black individuals across our communities and professions. This month, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) offers an opportunity to reflect on our history and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the Association and the industry we serve…
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Real estate transactions involve large sums of money, tight timelines, and multiple parties communicating electronically. These conditions make them attractive targets for fraudsters. While scams continue to evolve, several schemes appear repeatedly in Pennsylvania transactions. Awareness and process discipline remain the best defenses. Wire Fraud / Business Email Compromise The scam: Hackers gain access to (or spoof) an email account belonging to an agent…
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