Instant Reaction: Inflation, October 13, 2022 Inflation refuses to budge. In September, consumer prices rose by 8.2%. Rents rose by 7.2%, the highest pace in 40 years. By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico
NAR Report Summarized: On October 11, 2022; the Biden Administration's Department of Labor proposed new rules that might be approved and take effect in 2023 that could re-classify many gig workers and independent contractors as employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. NAR reports that 87% of the 1.5 million REALTORS® are independent contractors.… Continue Reading NAR Defending Your Rights to be an Independent Contractor
EPA Lead Homepage Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Program Homepage RRP Program: Contractors RRP Program: Firm Certification RRP Program: Renovator Training RRP Program: Work Practices Apply for your Lead-safe Firm Certification Locate an RRP Training Class or Provider Lead Abatement vs RRP Lead Abatement, Inspection, and Risk Assessment Locate Certified Inspection, Risk Assessment, and Abatement… Continue Reading Lead Links EPA
Fiduciary Duties Owed by Directors of Associations VIDEO APRIL 19, 2022 Learn about the fiduciary duties that members serving on the board of directors of a REALTOR® association owe to the association. Posted by: Byron King on 10/11/22 (This information is only accurate as of 10/11/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to… Continue Reading Board of Directors, the director’s fiduciary duty to their board
10 Horrifying Home Design Trends: 2022 Edition Find out what designers say and consumer surveys show are becoming tiresome trends in the home. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
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
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 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
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 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