Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS

09/02/2026

🏡 The July 2026 Piedmont Regional Housing Market Update is here!

Across York, Lancaster and Chester Counties, July brought increased closed sales and more homes available for buyers, while market conditions continue moving toward a healthier balance.

📈 A few highlights:
• 675 homes closed — up 10.4% from July 2025
• 2,123 homes were available for sale — up 9.5%
• Pending sales increased 2.5% year-over-year
• The region ended July with approximately 3.8 months of inventory

What does this mean for you? More inventory can mean more choices for buyers, while continued sales activity shows that opportunities remain for sellers. Real estate is local, and conditions can vary significantly by county, neighborhood and price point.

Whether you're buying, selling or simply keeping an eye on the market, connect with a local REALTOR® for guidance based on your specific needs.

📊 Check out the full July snapshot below!

09/01/2026

Do you live in SC Senate District 15? Get out and vote in today's Special Election! Polls are open 7AM - 7 PM Learn more at scvotes.gov

08/31/2026

Do you know what your PRAR membership is really worth? 👀

Education. Advocacy. Business tools. Safety resources. Professional support. Networking. Information. And that’s only part of it.

Take the PRAR Membership Value Challenge and use our Membership Value Calculator to see the estimated value of the benefits available to you. REALTOR® and Affiliate calculators are both available.

✅ See what you’re already using.
✅ Discover benefits you may have forgotten about.
✅ Make sure you’re getting the most from your membership.

Visit PRAR.com → Membership Benefits and calculate your value today.

https://www.prar.com/membership-benefits/

REALTOR® Membership Value Calculator Affiliate Membership Value Calculator REALTORS®/Appraisers Benefits Education and TrainingRegularly scheduled continuing education classes for license renewal are available on-site as well as online with discounted prices for PRAR Members. Designation courses, ...

08/31/2026

What changed locally—and what should REALTORS® be watching next? 🏡

This week’s PRAR Local Government Watch covers:

🏘️ Lancaster County’s proposed new UDO heading to first reading
🏡 A 61.5-acre residential annexation and rezoning proposal in Rock Hill
💰 Fort Mill’s new property-tax millage rate
🏥 Continued development around the Fort Mill healthcare campus
🏗️ York County rezonings moving toward final consideration
🏢 Chester County’s ongoing data-center review

We separate confirmed actions from proposals still moving through the public process so you know what has actually changed—and what PRAR is continuing to monitor.

These local decisions can affect housing supply, affordability, property rights, development, infrastructure, and ultimately your clients and your business.

Read this week’s full update at PRAR.com.

https://www.prar.com/2026/08/31/local-government-watch-august-31-2026/

This week’s PRAR Local Government Watch covers Fort Mill’s new property-tax millage, Lancaster County’s major UDO moving to first reading, a 61.5-acre residential annexation proposal in Rock Hill, and other zoning and development issues across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties.

08/27/2026

Last night PRAR President Angela Harris and CEO Billie Prater attended the York County Council workshop on the presentation of the Workforce Housing Study led by Catawba Regional Council of Governments. The full report will be available next week for the entire Piedmont Region. PRAR is proud to be a stakeholder of this study and look forward to helping facilitate conversations around this topic. Stay Tuned

08/26/2026

This week’s **PRAR Local Government Watch** is now available. 🏡

Local decisions can have a major impact on housing, development, property rights, infrastructure, and the cost of doing business in real estate.

This week, PRAR is highlighting:

* Lancaster County’s extended residential development moratorium
* Ongoing workforce housing discussions across the region
* Continued movement on Lancaster County’s Unified Development Ordinance
* Chester County’s data center pause
* Development, zoning, tax, and infrastructure items still moving through the public process

We’ve also clearly separated **confirmed actions** from **proposals still under consideration** so members can quickly understand what has changed and what PRAR is continuing to monitor.

Stay informed on the local issues that matter to your business, your clients, and our communities.

**Read the full update at PRAR.com.**



https://www.prar.com/2026/08/26/prar-local-government-watch-what-realtors-need-to-know-this-week/

August 26, 2026 From housing supply and development regulations to infrastructure, zoning and emerging growth pressures, local government decisions continue to shape the real estate market throughout York, Lancaster and Chester Counties. This week, PRAR is highlighting the issues most relevant to RE...

08/26/2026

PRAR President Elect Quincey Brouillette and CEO Billie Prater spent the last 2 1/2 days in Chicago with other REALTOR Leaders across the nation preparing for 2027. Attended educational sessions, keynote speakers, meeting with vendors and building networks to lead our members at home!

08/25/2026

You Asked. PRAR Answers: Why Aren’t Membership Meetings Hybrid?

One question from our Annual Member Survey was whether PRAR could offer a Zoom or virtual option for our in-person Membership Meetings.

It sounds simple—but there’s more involved than turning on a laptop.

Providing a quality hybrid experience could add approximately $3,000–$5,000 to the cost of each Membership Meeting, more than doubling what PRAR currently spends.

We’ve also tested virtual participation. When PRAR offered a Membership Meeting legal update by Zoom in May, fewer than 10 members attended live and only two watched the recording afterward.

Based on participation and cost, the Board made the decision to return to an in-person format.

PRAR currently offers four Membership Meetings each year, providing members opportunities for networking, industry updates, professional development, and timely community information.

▶️ Watch the latest You Asked. PRAR Answers. video to learn more about how these decisions are made:
https://youtu.be/1srNW380riQ

Every decision involves balancing accessibility, participation, program quality, and responsible use of your membership dollars.

Annual Member Survey Follow-up Series. Answering your questions and...

08/24/2026

You Asked. PRAR Answers: PRAR Dues vs. MLS Fees

We heard concerns in our Annual Member Survey about increasing fees, and there is an important distinction we want every member to understand:

PRAR dues and Canopy MLS fees are not the same thing.

PRAR and Canopy MLS are separate organizations with separate budgets, services, and decision-making processes.

In fact, PRAR has increased its Association dues only once in the last 30 years.

When Canopy MLS makes changes to its fees for technology, systems, or other services, PRAR does not control those decisions.

Since selling its MLS in 2019, PRAR has also operated without the ongoing MLS revenue that financially supports many other REALTOR® associations. That makes careful budgeting and responsible use of your Association dollars especially important.

▶️ Watch our latest You Asked. PRAR Answers. video as we break down where your fees go and who makes those decisions:
https://youtu.be/uyB-JFfyDSU
Transparency matters. We want our members to understand both the cost and the value of belonging to PRAR.

Annual Member Survey Follow-up Series. Answering your questions and...

08/19/2026

Early Voting is now open. Make your voice heard and vote in the special run off election for US Senate.

Early voting is now underway for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff. Early voting is available Wednesday, August 19 through Friday, August 21 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Election Day is Tuesday, August 25.

Find early voting information at scVOTES.gov.