Michael Crist, Author at South Carolina REALTORS

Concern about Fast-Rising Prices, or Overworked Appraisers?

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:51-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

While the market seems to have made steady progress adjusting to the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules and TRID-induced delays,[1] a new contract-delaying culprit may be re-surfacing. In addition to flashing yellow lights on affordability as home prices continue to rise faster than incomes, the housing market may be facing another hurdle stemming from appraisals.… Continue Reading Concern about Fast-Rising Prices, or Overworked Appraisers?

Commercial Leasing Accelerates in REALTORS®’ Markets in Q2

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:52-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

Commercial space is heavily concentrated in large buildings, but large buildings are a relatively small number of the overall stock of commercial buildings. Based on Energy Information Administration data approximately 72 percent of commercial buildings are less than 10,000 square feet in size. An additional 8 percent of commercial buildings are less than 17,000 square… Continue Reading Commercial Leasing Accelerates in REALTORS®’ Markets in Q2

REALTORS® Sending Funds for Louisiana Flood Victims

Michael Crist2016-08-24T03:01:05-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

REALTORS® Relief Foundation commits up to $350,000 as part of massive REALTOR® campaign to help those affected by August flooding.Powered by WPeMatico

On Bubbles and Real Estate Robots

Michael Crist2016-08-24T03:01:04-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

At the 2016 NAR Leadership Summit, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun offered up a few key predictions for the next year or two, as well as one long-...Powered by WPeMatico

Will That Home Work as You Age?

Michael Crist2016-08-24T03:01:02-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

Most older adults say they intend to stay put in their homes as they age. But if that’s the case, they’ll need to more carefully...Powered by WPeMatico

Clients Expect Social Media Responses Within 1 Hour

Michael Crist2017-01-12T11:44:52-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

If clients contact you on social media, they expect a quick response, or you risk making them angry.Powered by WPeMatico

The 8 Friendliest Places in the U.S.

Michael Crist2016-08-24T03:00:58-05:00August 24th, 2016|NAR|

If you live in one of these places, you are considered highly likable to others. Powered by WPeMatico

The 8 Fastest Growing Housing Markets

Michael Crist2016-08-23T03:00:41-05:00August 23rd, 2016|NAR|

These are the cities to watch when it comes to real estate. Powered by WPeMatico

Some Rent-to-Own Agreements Questioned

Michael Crist2016-08-23T03:00:40-05:00August 23rd, 2016|NAR|

A New York Times investigation calls into question some risky rent-to-own contracts that lack consumer protections. Powered by WPeMatico

Post-Recession: Where Incomes Are Up the Most

Michael Crist2016-08-23T03:00:38-05:00August 23rd, 2016|NAR|

Find out the seven metros that have posted the strongest increases in incomes since the end of the Great Recession. Powered by WPeMatico

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