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South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its April Statewide Market Reports. The reports indicate prices are going up and most metropolitan markets are between recovery and normalization

Almost 300 members from South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) met with lawmakers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and South Carolina Statehouse last week to discuss important South Carolina housing issues

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its March Statewide Market Reports.

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its January Statewide Market Reports. The same factors that catalyzed widespread market recovery for the past couple of years are likely to continue throughout 2014, though perhaps at a moderate pace. Potential trends in the coming year include increased seller activity, more new construction and fewer foreclosures on the market

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its 2013 year-end statewide market report and video. The data show 2013 brought a major shift to the housing market with many local markets transitioning from the buyer's to the seller's advantage

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its November Statewide Market Reports. November was largely another encouraging month for residential sales. Attention has shifted from multiyear high prices and sales volumes to seller activity, inventory levels and building permits. Month-to-month activity moderates while year-over-year comparisons remain strong.

Preparations are underway for the 2014 Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum (Forum), and South Carolina housing partners have been collaborating on ways to make the 2014 event better than ever

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its October Statewide Market Reports.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - October 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) are working with Congress to delay flood insurance increases as a result of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW-12).

COLUMBIA, S.C. - October 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its September Statewide Market Reports. Normalcy is returning to the housing market and all major indices showcase a fairly robust price recovery.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - September 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 2013 South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) Annual Conference was a big success with 300 hundred REALTORS® from across the state in attendance. The event was held at the Marriott in Charleston September 11-13.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) today joined his colleagues on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013 out of committee; sending it the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote

COLUMBIA, S.C. - September 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its August Statewide Market Reports. Strong demand for a limited supply of homes for sale has seemingly outweighed higher mortgage rates, at least for the time being. The idea that mortgage rates may rise further is likely spurring some of this demand. The dream of homeownership is very much intact, but buyers should be prepared with competitive offers, since every measure of market health is pointing upwards.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - August 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its July Statewide Market Reports. It won't be long before the housing recovery is simply referred to as housing. As prices continue to rise, institutional and cash buyers have effectively priced themselves out of the real estate market. There's less incentive for these kinds of buyers, yet affordability for consumers remains attractive

North Charleston, SC - July 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Janet Kuehn of Southern Breezes Real Estate was named one of America's top real estate sales professionals and is now a member of the "REAL Trends/The Wall Street Journal Top Thousand,” a national award ranking measured by REAL Trends and featured in a special advertising section of The Wall Street Journal. The “Top Thousand” honors the top 1,000 residential agents and agent teams in the following four categorie

COLUMBIA, S.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its June Statewide Market Reports which show that the housing recovery is on its way. Interest rates and new construction activity have been in the spotlight lately, fueled by concerns over tapering Federal Reserve activity and ongoing inventory constraints. Watch for indications that more homes are selling in less time and at higher price points and new listings will be replenished by sellers returning to an inviting marketplace

COLUMBIA, S.C. - June 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its May Statewide Market Reports and attention has now shifted from monitoring price and sales gains to anticipating new seller listing activity. The shift results from an imbalance between strong demand for homes and constrained supply.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today celebrated a victory after South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill (S.438) into law that will prohibit state government entities from requiring contractors to sign a project labor agreement (PLA) or other agreements with labor unions as a condition of performing work on public construction projects.

GREENVILLE, S.C. - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Duke Energy has selected five South Carolina properties for participation in its 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the property for potential industrial development.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - May 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its April Statewide Market Reports The housing recovery varies by geography and market segment, but things are certainly better than they have been and are showing no signs of letting up.