Posts from September 21st, 2020

While more and more people are exercising their freedom of speech by outwardly expressing who they are voting for in November, the influence of the suburbs on this election goes much deeper than a sign in a yard. To understand why the suburbs and the opportunities extended to people to live in them are going to be an important topic in this year's election, we must first go back to where it all started.

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In 1968, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act outlawing the refusal to sell or rent to any person because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin, something we can all agree is a good thing. The responsibility for enforcing this Act lies with the Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice. For over 50 years, the Act has been successful in preventing and remedying unlawful discrimination in the housing market.

However, prior to leaving offi...

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Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® President Patrick Burgan awarded 2020 REALTOR® of the Year!

Youngstown, OH: The Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® was honored to present the 2020 YCAR Realtor® of the Year award to 2020 President Patrick Burgan.

"The measure of achievement is doing something that you appreciate, something you believe is worthwhile." – source unknown

It has become a long-standing tradition of YCAR that every year, each member has the opportunity to nominate one person whom they believe fits the award criteria, which includes their involvement in the levels of the REALTOR® organization, their business and educational experience and their community activity. 

The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor a REALTOR® who is an active member of our association who has provided outstanding service to the real estate profession and to their commu...

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