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Housing Affordability Conditions Improved in January At the national level, housing affordability rose in January compared to the previous month, according to NAR’s Housing Affordability Index. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/at-home-with-diversity-ahwd Education Complete the At Home With Diversity® 1-Day certification course online(link is external) or in the classroom(link is external). Exam The exam is required for the online course, and a few states require it for continuing education (CE) credit. Professional Affiliation Member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS® Application The AHWD… Continue Reading NAR AHWD Discounted Certification in 2023
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dirty-dozen Posted by: Byron King on 03/24/23 (This information is only accurate as of 03/24/23. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 03/24/23 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 IRS: Top Tax Scams
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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 23, 2023 Mortgage rates fell even further this week. With rates below 6.5%, more Americans can purchase a median-price home by without being cost-burdened. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico
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Contact SCR 803-772-5206 General Counsel Byron King - Byron Thumbnail procedures: You might become a Plaintiff or a Defendant in a lawsuit that might have statewide impact. 1. Hire a trial lawyer. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service is 800-868-2284. Other referral sources: SCR knows some law firms that have worked with various REALTORS® and… Continue Reading Legal Advocacy, Legal Funding
Vacant Land Sales Scam - Fake Seller can begin with a cold email about listing land. FOREWARN can help detect the fake seller. Ditto HOA/Tax/Neighborhood info. Wire Fraud - Fake Lawyer - can begin with an email hack of anyone in the transaction. Updated software can help prevent. Two step authentication log in can help… Continue Reading SCAMS! CROOKS! CRIME!
BEWARE - the crooks use email and texting. Only rely on wire instructions and phone numbers that are not from email/text. Before writing a large amount of money to the closing law firm, consider wiring a small amount of money as a TEST WIRE. Then, verify the right law firm got the test wire small… Continue Reading WIRE FRAUD – Test Wire Small Amount of Money B4 Send Large Amount of Money