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In the latest edition of Property Lines, David Barr, Community Development Director for the City of Reading, wrote an article outlining the City's proposed Vacant Property Registry Ordinance. Based on David Barr's article, R-BAR members have provided feedback to the City. Below are the City's responses to key questions and concerns raised by our
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PLEASE NOTE THAT FinCEN REPORTING HAS BEEN PAUSED! Please read NAR's article regarding this update HERE. New FinCEN reporting requirements begin March 1st. Amy Leed of Stewart Abstract provides an important update on what REALTORS® need to know regarding the new requirements in THIS VIDEO. Other Resources: NAR Webinar: Understanding the FinCEN
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David Barr, Director of Community Development for the City of Reading and Heather Scheuring, Blight and Transfer Officer for the City of Reading, sat down with our own Mark Mohn, Government Affairs Director, to answer the questions you've been asking! View the interview HERE. Based on REALTOR® feedback, the City has now combined the Certificate of
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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
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