In The News
Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® in the News
2021
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