Events

2009 Homegrown PA Award Winners

Glenside, PA - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is proud to announce the recipients of the 2009 Homegrown PA Awards, which recognize exceptional efforts and leadership in working for a home within reach of all Pennsylvanians. This year’s slate of nominees was particularly competitive, with over thirty worthy candidates.

Congressman Doyle, Community Leaders Convene Homelessness Forum: September 3 Event at CMU to Focus on the Increasing Rate of Homelessness

Pittsburgh, PA - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mike Doyle (PA-14) will be the keynote speaker at a September 3 community forum, which has been called to address the increasing incidence of homelessness in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. FHLBank Pittsburgh is a cosponsor of this event.

HUD to host neighborhood networks workshop in Philadelphia, July 15 – 17

WASHINGTON, DC - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will hold a Neighborhood Networks Regional Technical Assistance Workshop in Philadelphia on July 15 – 17. The event themed Neighborhood Networks: A Community Asset will feature Carol Galante, the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs at HUD who will speak during the opening ceremony.

Do you have questions on the revised USPAP? - April 16, 2009

Appraisal Continuing Education classes

This course reviews the current uses of Automated Valuation Models in the real estate industry as a whole, and specifically in the appraisal end of the business.

Rep. Dent hosts housing foreclosure seminar in Allentown, April 15

Washington, DC - April 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dent will host “Weathering the Foreclosure Storm,” a housing foreclosure seminar, on Wednesday, April 15th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 W. Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

MLS Symposium

Harrisburg, PA - March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce its third MLS Symposium. This event is designed to facilitate Multi-Listing Services’ response to the vast array of issues and challenges relating to our industry and MLSs.

You’re Invited to Help Plan Homes within Reach

Harrisburg, PA - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — It’s planning time for Homes within Reach 2009, and you’re invited to join our planning efforts! This year’s conference is scheduled for December 9-11, once again at the Hilton in Harrisburg.

GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING

HARRISBURG, PA - December 2, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Edward G. Rendell today reminded eligible residents to apply by Dec. 31 for rebates up to $650 from Pennsylvania’s expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. 
“More than half a million seniors already received rebates this year, but we know there are about 128,000 more people who qualify but […]

FREE PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION FILING HELP AVAILABLE IN JOHNSTOWN NOV. 14

HARRISBURG – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today said agency representatives will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in Johnstown to help seniors file applications for property tax and rent rebates.

FREE PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION FILING HELP AVAILABLE IN JOHNSTOWN NOV. 14

HARRISBURG, PA  - November 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today said agency representatives will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in Johnstown to help seniors file applications for property tax and rent rebates.

FREE PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION FILING HELP AVAILABLE IN SCRANTON ON NOV. 10

HARRISBURG, PA - November 6, 2008  - (RealEstateRama) – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today announced that Department of Revenue representatives will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10 at the South Side Senior Center, located at 425 Alder St. in Scranton, Lackawanna County, to help seniors file applications for property […]

Introduction to Real Estate Auctions - Nov 3, 2008

As a buying and selling tool, Auctions are becoming more popular and effective. This course will help you understand and utilize the auction method of marketing and various levels of involvement. Identify properties and sellers that are good candidates for real estate auction. Establish an alliance with an auction company or establish an auction division […]

Governor Rendell Proclaims REALTORSВ® Reach Out Week Across PA

HARRISBURG, PA - October 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — REALTORS® across the state are volunteering in their communities for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® (PAR) REALTORS® Reach Out week, Oct. 20 - 26.

Berks Seniors Reap $8.7 Million in Property Tax & Rent Rebates

Harrisburg, September 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — With three months remaining before the December 31, 2008, deadline to apply for “2007 tax year” rebates, more than 17,270 Berks County seniors have received a total of $8.7 million in Property Tax and Rent Rebates so far this year, according to Senator Michael A. O’Pake (D-Berks).