MSAs with $400K Median List Price or Less Showing... Home prices are rising at a modest pace, but the pace of price appreciation varies significantly across metro areas.June 12, 2019By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Powered by WPeMatico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Crist (803) 772-5206 South Carolina REALTORS® partner with NAR in Amicus Brief Supporting AHPs Joins other local Realtor® associations defending access to Association Health Plan coverage Columbia, SC (June 12, 2019) — The South Carolina REALTORS® have agreed to join the National Association of Realtors® amicus brief in defense of… Continue Reading South Carolina REALTORS(R) partner with NAR in Amicus Brief Supporting AHPs
SCR is supporting a commercial taxpayer lawsuit against the government which denied the commercial property tax valuation discount to a taxpayer based on the government's interpretation of the statute which the taxpayer's lawyers disagree was correct. (e.g. Nick's law, 25% discount). Commercial buyers who are in the same situation should obtain legal counsel asap and… Continue Reading Commercial Buyers Should Consider Filing a Protective Claim ASAP
By Rebecca Donatelli In my last blog post, “How to Deal When Your Plate is Full,” I discussed my best practices on balancing a busy schedule while still dominating the industry. One of the things that makes my plate “full”—which I believe every REALTOR® should have on their plates—is involvement in their local association. When… Continue Reading Have a Voice: The Importance of Getting Involved With Your Local Association
REALTOR® Safety. Trust that where there is smoke, there is likely fire. Red flags should raise suspicions and due diligence on people. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Create a rapport with local officials to get action on suspicious activity reports. https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/06/10/cops-agent-nab-fake-buyer-in-million-dollar-transaction?AdobeAnalytics= Posted by: Byron King on 06/10/19 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading Louisiana Brokerage Calls Cops on a Cash Buyer with Suspicious Asset Documentation
Always get proper photo/video ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from your associated licensees, professional photographers, photographers, image owners. Never use photos/videos obtained online or from MLS listings or advertising without obtaining proper ownership rights or licensing rights in writing from the owner/licensee of the photographs or imaged. If in doubt, do not use… Continue Reading NAR on Protecting Yourself from Intellectual Property, Photograph, Video, Copyright online
April Pending Home Sales April’s pending home sales pace was down 1.5 percent last month and fell 2.0 percent from a year ago.May 30, 2019By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
How Do Home Sales Affect the Economy in Your State? Accounting for nearly 17 percent of the GDP, real estate is clearly a major driver of the U.S. economy.June 7, 2019By: Nadia Evangelou Powered by WPeMatico
At the National Flood Conference on Tuesday morning, a panel of five, including three Realtors®, examined the realities surrounding flood disclosure requirements and their impact on the real estate market. Austin Perez, senior insurance policy representative for the National Association of Realtors®, moderated the discussion and opened by highlighting some of NAR’s top research on… Continue Reading Realtors(R) Hold Panel Examining Nation’s Flood Disclosure Policies
By Chirag Shah Can you remember what it was like when you bought your first home? Whether you’re moving out of your parents’ house for the first time, buying your first place when getting married, or purchasing a larger home for an expanding family, you are going through an extreme change. For most people, everything… Continue Reading 3 Ways to Keep Building Client Relationships After the Sale