Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

NAR PSC to NAR BOD 5/24 to NAR Delegate Body 11/24 for January 2025 Ethics Update

Michael Crist2024-05-13T08:28:13-05:00May 13th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

NAR Ethics Article #4: Realtors shall not acquire an interest in or buy or present offers from themselves, any member of their immediate families, their firms or any member thereof, or any entities in which they have any ownership interest, any real property without making their true position known to the owner or the owner’s… Continue Reading NAR PSC to NAR BOD 5/24 to NAR Delegate Body 11/24 for January 2025 Ethics Update

Single-Family Home Prices Had Gains in 92.3% of 221 Metro Areas in 2024 Q1

Michael Crist2024-05-10T10:17:41-05:00May 10th, 2024|NAR|

Q1 Single-family Home Prices Up in 92.3% of Metro Areas In Q1 2024, national median home prices rose 5.0% year over year to $389,400, with 28.5% of metro areas seeing double-digit price increases. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

NAR Resources: DC Legislative Podcast, ABR free to Current Members, Settlement Info, Other

Michael Crist2024-05-10T09:09:21-05:00May 10th, 2024|Legal FAQs|

Welcome to the Advocacy Scoop, the only podcast that takes you inside the advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS®. We’ve turned one of our most popular conference sessions into a new, monthly podcast hosted by Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn and Director of Advocacy Communications Patrick Newton. Now you can stay up to… Continue Reading NAR Resources: DC Legislative Podcast, ABR free to Current Members, Settlement Info, Other

Mortgage Rates Push Housing Affordability Down in March 2024

Michael Crist2024-05-08T09:08:04-05:00May 8th, 2024|NAR|

Mortgage Rates Push Housing Affordability Down in March In March 2024, housing affordability fell, with monthly mortgage payments increasing by 2.8% and the median price of single-family homes rising 2.4%. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

‘I Wouldn’t Have This in My Kitchen’

Michael Crist2024-05-07T03:03:22-05:00May 7th, 2024|NAR|

‘I Wouldn’t Have This in My Kitchen’ Here are kitchen design don’ts to avoid, according to an interior designer. Design & Architecture, Kitchen & Bath Powered by WPeMatico

NAR Update on MLS Updates

Michael Crist2024-05-03T10:28:16-05:00May 3rd, 2024|Legal FAQs|

From NAR: Ahead of our upcoming REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., we wanted to share key details of the required practice changes under our Settlement Agreement. These practice changes result in revisions to the MLS policy handbook which are summarized below. The revised policies will go into effect on August 17, 2024. A more… Continue Reading NAR Update on MLS Updates

Instant Reaction: Jobs, May 3, 2024

Michael Crist2024-05-03T08:11:53-05:00May 3rd, 2024|NAR|

Instant Reaction: Jobs, May 3, 2024 News of some cooling in the labor market could mean the topping-out of mortgage rates this week before more sustained declines through 2024. By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 2, 2024

Michael Crist2024-05-02T11:23:51-05:00May 2nd, 2024|NAR|

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 2, 2024 At 7.22%, the 30-year mortgage interest rate has hit its highest point since November 2023; rates are unlikely to move down soon. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing Powered by WPeMatico

REALTORS® Continue Giving Back, Despite Market Headwinds

Michael Crist2024-05-02T10:33:00-05:00May 2nd, 2024|NAR|

REALTORS® Continue Giving Back Despite Market Headwinds Despite market challenges like low inventory, higher mortgage rates, and low annual sales, REALTORS® remain committed to helping their communities. By: Matt Christopherson Outreach Powered by WPeMatico

Real Estate’s Impact on the Economy by the Numbers: A State-by-State Analysis

Michael Crist2024-05-01T13:14:49-05:00May 1st, 2024|NAR|

Real Estate's Impact on State Economies by the Numbers The housing sector is a significant contributor to gross domestic product (GDP) through construction, home sales, and renovations.Powered by WPeMatico

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