In The News
Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® in the News
2023
June - Property Tour in Downtown Reading Strives to Attract New Businesses
April - Low Inventory, High Demand Forcing Local Home Buyers to be Flexible
2022
November - REALTORS® Deliver Meals to Berks County Seniors for Thirty Seventh Year
November - Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2022 - 2023 (Reading ranked #10)
October - Meet Lehigh Valley Business' Power List for Construction and Real Estate
October - Realtors Reach Out to Aid Charities Across State
October - R-BAR featured on NAR's Examples of Usage for That's Who We R logo
September - Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® to hold 5K Run for Shelter
September - America's Hottest Housing Markets August 2022 (Reading ranked #11)
May - Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022 - 2023 (Reading ranked #74)
April - Berks Conservationists Showcase Nature's Beauty and Importance at Earth Day Celebrations
April - April Marks Fair Housing Month
April - Berks, Montgomery Commissioners Vote to Form Passenger Railroad Authority
April - Berks County REALTORS® Offer Advice in an Unprecedented Housing Market
April - Local REALTORS® Donate Filled Baskets to Easter Baskets for Berks
March - Local REALTORS® Association Marks 100th Anniversary
January - Local REALTORS® Association Installs 2022 Board, Presents Annual Awards
2021
12/21/2021 Formalization of Mifflin Policy of Involving Some Real Estate Assessments Draws a Crowd - Reading Eagle
12/20/2021 Brittney Baker Shurr named to Lehigh Valley Business's Top 30 Most Powerful People in Construction and Real Estate - Lehigh Valley Business
11/23/2021 REALTORS® Deliver Meals on Wheels for Thirty-Sixth Year
11/17/2021 REALTORS® Donate Over 3,500 Pounds of Food to Local Food Bank - BCTV
10/22/2021 Candidates on November ballot receive endorsements for office - Reading Eagle
10/3/2021 5K Run for Shelter scheduled for Saturday - Reading Eagle
9/28/2021 Running to Revitalize Our Community - BCTV
7/6/2021 Reading City & Local Associations Provide Direction for Landlords and Tenants - BCTV
7/2/2021 Peter J. Champagne Recognized by national Association of Realtors - BCTV
5/21/2021 Local Realtors hosting superhero cleanup event at Pendora Park - 69 WFMZ
2020
06/21/2020 New home listings for May down by almost 40 percent from last year
05/14/2020 Letter: Governor should allow Realtors to do business
05/10/2020 New listings for April down nearly 80 percent from last year
04/12/2020 In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, home buying continues
04/12/2020 Because of pandemic, pulled listings spike in Berks
04/04/2020 Real estate association executive answers 7 questions about coronavirus impact
03/22/2020 Realtors close offices, work remotely
03/21/2020 Coronavirus edicts battering already struggling Berks County homebuilders, real estate professionals
03/15/2020 February listings up significantly; active listings down
03/03/2020 R-BAR has new executive
02/20/2020 Exeter considers regulation of short-term lodgings
02/16/2020 Homes inventory down, but average price increases
02/16/2020 She's training tomorrow’s professionals
02/11/2020 Exeter Township supervisors delay controversial lodging ordinance, look to strengthen it
01/26/2020 Reading-Berks Association of Realtors honors volunteers, affiliates, others
01/26/2020 Berks County listings down, but sales increase
2019
11/24/2019 In Berks County, closings increase significantly
10/27/2019 R-BAR says use and occupancy inspection ordinances reduce home values, raise taxes
10/20/2019 In Berks, active listing count drops from previous year
10/20/2019 Community celebrates first R-BAR Realtors Run for Shelter
10/13/2019 Tips for putting your house on the market
09/15/2019 In Berks, new listings up, inventory low
09/01/2019 Listings: Accolades for September 1, 2019
08/25/2019 R-BAR applauds long-awaited FHA condo rule
08/18/2019 News to Use: Run to benefit homeownership
08/11/2019 Trend continues: Fewer houses go to sale in Berks, higher prices
07/21/2019 Trend continues: Fewer houses for sale, prices higher
07/07/2019 News to Use: Owning a home offers significant financial benefits
06/30/2019 Listings: Accolades for June 30, 2019
06/16/2019 Active listings down, but sales steady in May
06/09/2019 Good landscaping can increase your home’s value by up to 12%
05/19/2019 New listings, pending sales up in April; both categories up from 2018
05/13/2019 Reading's real estate transfer tax is the highest in Pennsylvania
04/21/2019 News to Use: R-BAR fills Easter baskets for Berks County
04/21/2019 Listings: Accolades for April 21, 2019
04/21/2019 Active listings drop substantially in Berks County
04/14/2019 News to Use: April is National Fair Housing Month
03/31/2019 Listings: Accolades for March 31, 2019
03/17/2019 February sees 6.5 percent year-over-year increase in home prices
02/17/2019 News to Use: R-BAR to cease print publication of Real Estate in Berks
01/20/2019 Association honors developer, Realtor of year, volunteer at annual installation
2018
07/19/2018 Reading-Berks Association of Realtors names new leader
06/03/2018 While housing demand surges, supply continues to dwindle
05/06/2018 Realtor associations support House Bill 1981
04/01/2018 News to Use: Fair Housing Act turns 50 on April 11
02/04/2018 News to Use: Realtors adhere to national association code of ethics
02/04/2018 Work of home inspectors is critical
01/28/2018 News to Use: What you need to know about financing for homebuying
2017
12/10/2017 Officers, award winners recognized at Realtors' dinner
12/03/2017 Realtors association installs Weaver as president
05/28/2017 Berks County residential real estate market statistics for April 2017" Read more here.
2016
11/02/2016 "Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS Awarded National Grant for Expanding Housing Opportunities in Berks County" Read more here.
08/31/2016 "Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS Awarded $15,000 Smart Growth Action Grant to Assist with Mt. Penn Preserve Project" Read more here.
2015
02/08/2015 "News to Use: Reading-Berks Association of Realtors honored for political donations" Read more here.
04/26/2015 "Fair Housing Act ensures homebuyers can choose where they want to live" Read more here.
04/28/2015 "Q1 foreclosures show slight decrease" Read more here.
04/29/2015 "Candidates meet business managers" Read more here.
07/08/2015 "R-BAR's Community Growth Initiative Targets Downtown Reading for Beautification Project" Read more here.
11/24/2015 "Realtors Deliver Meals on Wheels for Thirtieth Year" Read more here.