By Marc Gould The National Association of REALTORS®’ At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course recently underwent a content overhaul and is overflowing with best practices for 2020. Here are three ways taking the AHWD® certification course can expand your business and horizons: 1. Build a Foundation for a Diversity-Oriented Practice An understanding of fair… Continue Reading Live Virtual At Home With Diversity® Course May 19
15M Jobs Potentially Saved by Paycheck Protection... The PPP, funded under the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, provides a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Powered by WPeMatico
2020 Sustainability Snapshot NAR reported on the growth of sustainability efforts in the real estate industry. This post highlights REALTOR® feedback on sustainable issues. By: Sidnee Holmes Sustainability Powered by WPeMatico
2020 Paint Color Trends That Buyers Will Love Need some color inspiration? New survey shows the hottest paint colors of the year. Powered by WPeMatico
Gen Xers: Affluent, Diverse, but Held by Debt Gen Xers, buyers (aged 40 to 54 years), remain the second-largest share of home buyers by generation at 23% of all homebuyers in 2019. By: Matt Christopherson Powered by WPeMatico
Below you will find an array of information on homeowners associations (HOA), including frequently asked questions, overviews of applicable laws, resources and more. While the SCDCA does not oversee HOAs, education is a core component of our mission. We hope you find this page helpful. Education Please note, this material is for informational purposes only,… Continue Reading SC Dept Consumer Affairs HOA Info
Instant Reaction: Unemployment, May 8, 2020 The joblessness rate is certain to be higher next month, but soon afterward it will steadily fall. By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico
Signs of Slowing Unemployment Following an unprecedented surge in jobless claims in March due to the coronavirus, unemployment is continuously slowing in April in 26 states. By: Nadia Evangelou Powered by WPeMatico
NEW Fair Housing Guidance Amidst COVID-19 NAR has just released more comprehensive guidance to help REALTORS® comply with their Fair Housing obligations during the COVID-19 outbreak. The new guidance answers these questions related to providing real estate services: What anti-discrimination laws apply to housing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are individuals who have COVID-19 covered under… Continue Reading COVID-19 FAIR HOUSING ISSUES
Older Boomers: Single Females Buying Homes Older Boomers, aged 65 to 73 years, made up 15% of all homebuyers in 2019. This group had the third-largest share of single female buyers at 22%. By: Matt Christopherson Powered by WPeMatico