Press Releases

GHAR Foundation presented grants to local organizations

CAMP HILL, PA (Oct. 7, 2019) – The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation awarded two grants to charitable organizations supporting the greater Harrisburg community at its Annual Meeting and Trade Fair on October 4th. These funds will help advance their housing and shelter-related missions. Foundation President Isabel Warrell presented the two checks, each for $2,000… Read On

Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation Hosts Annual Charity Golf Outing

ENOLA, PA – Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Armitage Golf Club in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Proceeds will benefit housing-related charities in the Greater Harrisburg area. "REALTORS® believe it is important and imperative we give back to our community,” said Kathy Ludwig, CEO. "Our golf outing is just one of our events we do to raise money for our community partners… Read On

REALTORS® foundation awards two grants

ENOLA, PA (December 5, 2018) – The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation awarded two grants to local charitable organizations during the Annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 30. Over 200 REALTOR® members and affiliate members attended. Derek Bicksler of NextHome Capital Realty, the 2018 Foundation President, had the honor of facilitating the grant presentation on behalf of the Foundation… Read On

32nd Annual REALTORS® Thanksgiving Food Drive

HARRISBURG, PA (Nov. 20, 2018) – Following several months of planning and several weeks of collecting, the Greater Harrisburg REALTORS® Foundation hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Distribution Day on Nov. 16. The Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) and provides housing- related service to the community. This year is the 32nd year for the Food Drive… Read On

REALTORS® making a difference in the greater Harrisburg community

ENOLA, PA (Oct. 30, 2018) – REALTORS® from the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) volunteered with New Hope Ministries, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Cocoa Packs, and Rebuilding Together throughout the month of October. Pennsylvania REALTORS® across the commonwealth are working in their communities to make a difference through REALTORS® Reach Out, a statewide initiative held annually in October… Read On

GHAR Foundation presented three grants to local organizations

CAMP HILL, PA (October 12, 2018) – The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation announces it has presented three $2,000 grants to organizations supporting the greater Harrisburg community. These funds will help advance their housing and shelter-related missions. Three organizations: Downtown Daily Bread, Bridge of Hope, and Brethren Housing Association, were honored by the Foundation at the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Annual Meeting and Trade fair at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg on Oct… Read On

GHAR calls Mission Fill the Backpack a success

ENOLA, PA (August 20, 2018) – The Greater Harrisburg REALTORS® Foundation collaborated with Kick In For Kids, Inc. for their annual school supply drive. REALTORS® from over 25 Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® member offices made it their mission this summer to collect donations of backpacks, pencils, pens, paper, crayons, markers, scissors, binders, notebooks, and other school and craft supplies for local students… Read On

GHAR designates new Director of Member Engagement and Communications & Government Affairs Director

ENOLA, PA (July 19, 2018) – Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) is expanding its services to its members with recent additions to its leadership team, including a new Director of Member Engagement and Communications and Government Affairs Director. Haley Gunnet assumes the role of Director of Member Engagement and Communications. In this newly created position… Read On

Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation hosts annual charity golf outing

ENOLA, PA (July 3, 2018) – Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Armitage Golf Club in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Proceeds will benefit housing-related charities in the Greater Harrisburg area. "With the golf outings, we have raised approximately $150,000 over the years," said Kathy Ludwig, CEO. "This is one of several activities the Foundation organizes throughout the year… Read On

Greater Harrisburg area home sales increase in second quarter

Strongest Second Quarter In 12 Years ENOLA, PA (July 11, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 5.1 percent in the second quarter (April – June) of 2017. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 2,970 units were sold, up from 2,825 units sold in the second quarter of 2016… Read On