Instant Reaction: Jobs, October 7, 2022
Instant Reaction: Jobs, October 7, 2022 Job gains continued in September 2022 with a solid 263,000 net new additions and the unemployment rate is tight at 3.5%. By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico
October 23-29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevent Week
https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week The USA banned lead paint in 1978. So, older properties that are often the most affordable may be higher risks to families with children (don't eat lead paint peeling paint chips) and other fair housing protected classes. Property managers can have lead hazard certification duties under EPA renovations, repairs, and painting (RRP) regulations and… Continue Reading October 23-29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevent Week
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 6, 2022
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 6, 2022 Mortgage rates took a breather this week, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling slightly to 6.66% from 6.70% the previous week. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico
EPA Renovate Right Pamphlet RRP Lead Paint/Hazards
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/renovaterightbrochure.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/06/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/06/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/06/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading EPA Renovate Right Pamphlet RRP Lead Paint/Hazards
Channeling a Pink-Styled Listing for a Good Cause
Channeling a Pink-Styled Listing for a Good Cause Real estate pro Erik Nissani uses a “pink” home to help launch a brokerage’s fundraising drive for breast cancer. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging Powered by WPeMatico
Resilience and Recovery
Resilience and Recovery A quick snapshot shows the resilience of the American spirit in putting things back to normal after a major storm. By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico
August 2022 Pending Home Sales Down
August 2022 Pending Home Sales Down August's pending home sales pace weakened 2.0% last month and fell 24.2% from a year ago. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 29, 2022
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 29, 2022 Mortgage rates rose by more than one percentage point in September 2022, making home buying 12% more expensive now than it was a month ago. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico
Research Spotlight: 2022 REALTORS® and Sustainability: Commercial Report
2022 REALTORS® and Sustainability: Commercial Report It is wise to promote a property's green aspects to potential buyers, more than half of whom have expressed interest in such information. By: Meredith Dunn, Sidnee Holmes Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Sustainability Powered by WPeMatico
EPA Lead RRP and Property Managers
https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program-property-managers Posted by: Byron King on 09/27/22 (This information is only accurate as of 09/27/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 09/27/22 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org) This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading EPA Lead RRP and Property Managers