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Monthly Indicators U.S. existing-home sales declined for the third consecutive month, as higher mortgage rates and rising sales prices hindered market activity during what has traditionally been one of the busiest months of the year. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), sales of previously owned homes dipped 0.7% month-over-month and 2.8% year-over-year, to… Read more »

Hello REALTORS®, We often use building permit data to help advocate for Realtor interests with local government.  It pays to keep accurate data.  And it also can be a great resource for you. I compiled the data from the US Census Bureau, which is reported to them by local governments.  I think you will find… Read more »

Hello REALTORS®, As we get closer to the November elections, something else is getting closer as well: the end of the two-year Congressional session. That means the pressure is on to get our Washington agenda done before December, when all unadopted legislation dies. NAR updated Government Affairs Directors and Federal Political Coordinators on their current… Read more »

Hello REALTORS®, The primary elections to choose the Democratic and Republican party candidates for the various offices were held June 11.  Some of the elections, notably the race for US Congress, went to a runoff on June 25. Below are the results of last week’s runoff races: U.S. House District 3: Sheri Biggs defeated Mark Burns… Read more »

Hello REALTORS®, The primary elections were held June 11.  Some of the elections, notably the race for US Congress, aren’t settled yet.  Runoff elections in four races in the Western Upstate are set for June 26.  These are the races that will be in a runoff election: U.S. House District 3: Sheri Biggs vs. Mark Burns.SC… Read more »

Hello REALTORS®, The primary elections were held last week.  Below are the results.  Some of the elections, notably the race for US Congress, aren’t settled yet.  Runoff Elections These are the races that will be in a runoff election: U.S. House District 3: Sheri Biggs vs. Mark Burns.SC House District 9: Blake Sanders vs. James Galyean.Pickens County… Read more »

Housing Supply Overview Sales of newly built homes fell 4.7% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 634,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a 7.7% decrease from the same time last year. Demand for new homes softened due to higher sales prices, elevated mortgage rates, and an increase in existing-home supply, leading builder… Read more »

The primary election is Tuesday, June 11.  Please VOTE.  Visit SCVotes.gov to find your polling place.  Your REALTORS® Association has prepared a Voter Guide to help you evaluate the candidates.  You can download the REALTOR® Voter Guide by clicking here.  Primary elections are where voters choose the candidate who will represent the two major parties,… Read more »

The primary election is set for June 11.  By state law, registered voters can vote early.  Early voting is available at various polling locations until Friday, June 7.  Visit SCVotes.gov to find your polling place.  Your REALTORS® Association has prepared a Voter Guide to help you evaluate the candidates.  You can download the REALTOR® Voter… Read more »

Hello REALTORS®, The primary election is set for June 11.  Early voting begins Tuesday, May 28 and closes Friday, June 7.  Visit SCVotes.gov to find your polling place.  Your REALTORS® Association has prepared a Voter Guide to help you evaluate the candidates.  You can download the REALTOR® Voter Guide by clicking here.  REALTOR® Legislative Priorities… Read more »