May 2020 Existing Home Sales
May 2020 Existing Home Sales Existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity this May fell 9.7% from April 2020, and dropped 26.6 % from May 2019. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
Rental Assistance COVID-19
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article243662047.html Rental Assistance Programs: Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency Serving clients in Aiken, Barnwell and Lexington counties. (803) 648-6836 Christian Assistance Bridge Serving clients in these zip codes: 29016, 29130, 29229, 29045. (803) 786-1903 The Cooperative Ministry Serving clients in Richland County. (803) 799-3853 Salvation Army of Columbia Serving clients in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry and… Continue Reading Rental Assistance COVID-19
Baby Got Back(yard)! Maximize Your Outdoor Space
Baby Got Back(yard)! Maximize Your Outdoor Space Here are some important considerations to make when planning your outdoor design. By: Julea Joseph Working With Sellers, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
Silent Generation: Retiring and Downsizing
Silent Generation: Retiring and Downsizing The silent generation, aged 74–94 years, made up the smallest share of buyers by age at 6% of all homebuyers in 2019, and represented 8% of sellers. Seniors Powered by WPeMatico
Nearly 3 Offers Per Home Sold in May 2020
Nearly 3 Offers Per Home Sold in May 2020 Housing market conditions improved in May, according to REALTORS® who responded to the REALTORS® Confidence Index survey. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Powered by WPeMatico
1.5 Million New Unemployment Claims; Job Losses Continuously Declining for 11 Straight Weeks
Job Losses Continuously Declining New unemployment claims continue to rise more slowly as some people return to work. By: Nadia Evangelou Powered by WPeMatico
Pools!
Home Sweet Pool! Summer is here and perhaps due to the pandemic and working at home this year, the hotline is getting many more swimming pool calls. Use SCR310 DUE DILIGENCE because the buyer can inspect and either negotiate pool repairs or terminate by paying the seller the due diligence termination fee in a timely… Continue Reading Pools!
Home Sweet Pool!
Summer is here and perhaps due to the pandemic and working at home this year, the hotline is getting many more swimming pool calls. Use SCR310 DUE DILIGENCE because the buyer can inspect and either negotiate pool repairs or terminate by paying the seller the due diligence termination fee in a timely and proper manner.… Continue Reading Home Sweet Pool!
May 2020 Foot Traffic Report
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
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