May 2020 Pending Home Sales
May 2020 Pending Home Sales May’s pending home sales pace rose 44.3% last month and fell 5.1% from a year ago. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
Ethics Case: 16-13. Dealings Initiated by Another’s Client
By: Byron King Case #16-13: Dealings Initiated by Another Broker’s Client REALTOR® A, a residential broker, had recently listed a home. REALTOR® A’s marketing campaign included open houses on several consecutive weekends. One Sunday afternoon Buyer B came to the open house. REALTOR® A introduced herself to Buyer B and asked whether Buyer B was… Continue Reading Ethics Case: 16-13. Dealings Initiated by Another’s Client
NAR Professional Standards Administrator Training July 21-22 (online and free)
This NAR course typically costs money and requires travel to a NAR meeting to attend this training. So, this online free training is a great opportunity to learn about REALTOR® professional standards. Register for PS Administrator Training July 21, 22Good morning! Given numerous request, the National Association is offering: FREE - Virtual Professional Standards Administration… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Administrator Training July 21-22 (online and free)
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!