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May 2020 Foot Traffic Report

2020-06-18T10:55:45-05:00June 18th, 2020|NAR|

May 2020 Foot Traffic Report Home showings in May 2020 were still below last year’s level, but activity picked up compared to April. By:  Brandon Hardin Powered by WPeMatico

Ethics Case 10-5 Fair Housing

2020-06-17T14:52:33-05:00June 17th, 2020|Coronavirus, Legal FAQs|

Case #10-5: Use of “Choose Your Neighbor” Form Letters as Part of a Marketing Campaign The ABC Association of REALTORS® received a complaint from a local fair housing group alleging that REALTOR® A was using discriminatory marketing techniques, in violation of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics, as the listing broker for a property… Continue Reading Ethics Case 10-5 Fair Housing

April housing market trend continues throughout May

2020-06-17T07:01:18-05:00June 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Stone 803-772-5206 April housing market trend continues throughout May COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 17, 2020) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its May 2020 market data. The statewide reports indicate a continuation of April activity -- waning inventory due to high demand, resulting in an up-tick in prices. Overall, South… Continue Reading April housing market trend continues throughout May

Update From the YPN Advisory Board’s May Meeting

2020-06-16T17:39:58-05:00June 16th, 2020|NAR|

By Rebecca Donatelli The latest YPN Advisory Board meeting looked a little different as the annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.—led by the current National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Team—was shifted to a completely virtual conference in May due to the coronavirus pandemic. Piper Knoll, the YPN Advisory Board’s current chair, led the virtual… Continue Reading Update From the YPN Advisory Board’s May Meeting

US HUD on FAIR HOUSING Advertising + COVID-19

2020-06-16T12:52:19-05:00June 16th, 2020|Coronavirus, Legal FAQs|

Some jurisdictions have indicated that COVID-19 likely could be considered a disability/handicap (protected class per fair housing). Note that the REALTOR® code of ethics on FAIR HOUSING goes further than statutory USA law and SC law on fair housing by adding sexual orientation and gender identity in service and employment protected classes. Yesterday, the US… Continue Reading US HUD on FAIR HOUSING Advertising + COVID-19

Housing Affordability in April 2020

2020-06-15T15:23:27-05:00June 15th, 2020|NAR|

Housing Affordability in April 2020 At the national level, housing affordability remained promising in April 2020 compared to a year ago and rose compared to March. By:  Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

Make the Front Porch More Welcoming

2020-06-15T09:20:59-05:00June 15th, 2020|NAR|

Make the Front Porch More Welcoming This exterior feature is getting more attention amid the pandemic. Get inspiration for colorful, cozy front stoops. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture Powered by WPeMatico

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