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New Regional Workforce Housing Study Provides Valuable Resource for Our Communities
PRAR Participated as a Stakeholder in Regional Study Covering York, Lancaster, Chester and Union Counties Can the people who work in our communities find housing that meets their needs? That question impacts much more than the real estate market. It affects economic development, workforce recruitment and retention, community growth and the long-term health of our…
Read MorePRAR Local Government Watch: What REALTORS® Need to Know This Week
As we move into a new week, several local government decisions and planning processes across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties deserve REALTOR® attention. This week’s strongest issues center on development regulations, long-range growth planning, property taxes, housing opportunities, industrial development, and the infrastructure needed to support continued growth. As always, PRAR is separating confirmed actions…
Read MorePRAR Local Government Watch: What REALTORS® Need to Know This Week
As we head into September, several local decisions and public processes across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties deserve REALTOR® attention. This week’s strongest issues involve property taxes, housing and development regulations, annexation and rezoning, and the long-term rules that shape where and how growth occurs. To help members quickly understand what has actually changed versus…
Read MorePRAR Leadership Strengthened at 2026 NAR Leadership Summit in Chicago
PRAR President-Elect Quincey Brouillette and CEO Billie Prater joined REALTOR® association leaders from across the country at the 2026 NAR Leadership Summit in Chicago, strengthening their leadership partnership and preparing for PRAR’s 2027 year.
Read MorePRAR Local Government Watch: What REALTORS® Need to Know This Week
From housing supply and development regulations to infrastructure, zoning and emerging growth pressures, local government decisions continue to shape the real estate market throughout York, Lancaster and Chester Counties. This week, PRAR is highlighting the issues most relevant to REALTORS®, property owners and the clients we serve. To make it easier to follow what…
Read MoreWhy Housing Affordability Matters to Everyone
Housing affordability isn’t only a concern for first-time buyers. It affects: Teachers Nurses Police officers Firefighters Young professionals Retirees Local businesses When housing options become limited, communities can struggle to attract and retain workers. Healthy communities offer a variety of housing choices that meet the needs of residents at different stages of life. Expanding housing…
Read MorePRAR Local Government Watch: What REALTORS® Need to Know This Week
August 17, 2026 Real estate is local—and many of the decisions that ultimately affect housing supply, property values, development opportunities, infrastructure, and private property rights are made in local government meetings long before their impact is visible in the marketplace. This week, there are several items across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties that PRAR members…
Read MoreLocal Government Watch: What PRAR Members Need to Know This Week
There is a lot happening across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties that can ultimately affect housing, development, property values, and the way our members do business. One of PRAR’s roles is to help REALTORS® stay informed about decisions being made at the local level—because zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, infrastructure decisions, and development policies may not…
Read MoreJune Housing Market Shows Growing Inventory Across the PRAR Region
The June 2026 housing market continued to demonstrate a healthy and steadily evolving real estate market across York, Lancaster and Chester Counties. The three-county PRAR region recorded: Inventory continues to increase, providing buyers with additional choices while maintaining stable home values throughout much of the region. “The market continues moving toward a more balanced environment,”…
Read MoreRock Hill City Council Gives Final Approval to Transformational Octapharma Project
Unanimous vote clears the way for a major life-sciences investment, new employment opportunities, and long-term economic growth in York County The Rock Hill City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, July 23, to approve the final local measures associated with Octapharma’s proposed corporate headquarters and plasma-products manufacturing campus. During the special-called meeting, council members approved the…
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