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Habitat for Humanity International launches Carter Circle
Habitat for Humanity International is honored to launch the Carter Circle, a distinguished community of corporate partners and individual donors whose leadership-level support advances
NAR Launches Online Fraud Resource to Help REALTORS® Protect Clients and Their Business
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today introduced "Protecting Your Clients and Your Business From Fraud," a new online resource that helps members prevent, detect, and report
NHC President and CEO David Dworkin addresses U.S. Conference of Mayors about housing affordability...
National Housing Conference (NHC) President and CEO David M. Dworkin addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Fall Leadership Meeting on September 25, highlighting the growing impact of
Fifteen Realtors® from across South Carolina graduate from top real estate leadership class
The 2026 SC REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated during the board of directors meeting at the association's legal conference, Business Unusual, in September at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
MBA Statement on UAD 3.6 Implementation Exception
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement following Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (the GSEs) announcement of a voluntary implementation waiver for
SC REALTORS® celebrate award winners, install 2027 incoming leadership
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2026 award winners and installed officers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in September. Approximately 300 Realtors® from across the state attended the ceremony during the association's second legal conference, Business Unusual. Throughout the conference SCR presented awards to the following Realtors®.
New Home Sales Rise as Affordability Challenges Continue
New home sales improved in August, but the monthly gain masks continued weakness in the broader new-home market. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to
NLIHC Applauds Reintroduction of the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act
Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the 'Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act,' which would create an additional 250,000 housing vouchers
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 0.3% Increase in August
Pending home sales in August increased by 0.3% month-over-month and decreased 4.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report.
Greenville Realtor® Nick Carlson is South Carolina REALTORS® 2027 Secretary
Greenville Realtor® Nick Carlson has been installed as the 2027 secretary of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR), the largest trade association in the state with 29,000 members. The installation took place during SCR's Board of Directors meeting Sept. 17, 2026. Carlson's one-year term begins Jan. 1, 2027.
ULI Announces Finalists for Inaugural Housing Impact Awards
The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing has announced four finalists for the inaugural Housing Impact Awards, a newly consolidated program that brings together the former Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award and Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing under a single award program.
Single-Family Starts Rebound but Market Challenges Persist
Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year-to-date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages, and economic
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 5.5 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 5.5 percent from a year ago.
Hispanic Homeownership and Business Growth Drive a Landmark Year for Latino Wealth
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, and the Hispanic Wealth Project™ (HWP) today unveiled the 2026 State of Hispanic Wealth Report (SHWR) at NAHREP at AVANCE Global in Las Vegas.
NHC congratulates Matt Jones on nomination as Federal Housing Administration Commissioner
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement on the nomination of Matt Jones to serve as Assistant Secretary for
NAR Issues Statement After FHFA Announces VantageScore 4.0 Now Accepted
Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of Realtors®, issued the following statement after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced
Council raised awareness of important issues facing residents across the state
The City Council on Tuesday raised much-needed awarenes of important issues facing residents throughout the region and state. The Council presented a proclamation recognizing Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Season, highlighting the importance of preparedness, public education, and regional coordination.
Registration Now Open for NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration and housing today for the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light
EIA expects record electricity generation in 2026 and 2027
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. electricity generation will grow 2.2% to a record 4,368 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) this year. EIA expects an additional 1.7%
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in August
Mortgage credit availability decreased in August according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
