Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS

11/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

PRAR is helping you stay ahead with local market data and local government updates you can actually use in your business.

📊 Market trends
🏛️ Local issues
🏡 Property rights & growth
🤝 Better client conversations

This week’s PRAR Value Challenge:
Find one local insight at PRAR.com and use it in a client conversation this week.

Because membership value isn’t always something you attend — sometimes it’s having the right information at the right time.

👉 Explore at PRAR.com

11/02/2026

Helping REALTORS® Better Serve Those Who Served!

A big THANK YOU to Susan Pryor and loanDepot for providing our PRAR members with a FREE Continuing Education class, “Becoming a VA Home Loan Expert,” last week!

👏 We had a great turnout of members eager to expand their knowledge and better serve our veterans, active-duty military, and military families throughout the homebuying process.

At PRAR, we are proud to offer valuable educational opportunities that help our members grow professionally and better serve their clients.

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to invest in their professional development!

💙 Another great example of your PRAR membership at work!

11/02/2026

WHAT SHOULD REALTORS® KNOW ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT THIS WEEK?
Major land-use decisions, housing developments, and infrastructure issues are making headlines across our region!

This week's PRAR Local Government Watch covers:
LANCASTER COUNTY: The major Unified Development Ordinance vote is postponed until November 9, just before the scheduled residential development moratorium deadline.
CHESTER COUNTY: More than 6,000 acres near Richburg are proposed for rezoning, with Council considering first reading tonight.
LANCASTER CITY: Final rezoning approval clears a land-use hurdle for 12 proposed affordable apartments.
FORT MILL: Commercial annexation and rezoning near Fort Mill Parkway advances through first reading.
YORK COUNTY: Officials investigate a significant sewage overflow near Lake Wylie and continue environmental testing.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Important Lancaster County tax redemption and delinquent payment deadlines are approaching.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO REALTORS®?
Because zoning, infrastructure, development costs, housing availability, and private property rights affect your business, your clients, and our communities.
PRAR is tracking what's been approved, what's still proposed, and what comes next.

Read the full November 2 Local Government Watch at PRAR.com!
https://www.prar.com/2026/11/02/local-government-watch-november-2-2026/

Real estate is local. Your REALTOR® Association is paying attention.

10/27/2026

ONE MEMBERSHIP. THREE LEVELS OF VALUE!

Did you know your PRAR REALTOR® membership connects you to three organizations working to support your business and profession?

🔹 PRAR — Local education, advocacy, networking, and member support.
🔹 South Carolina REALTORS® — Legal resources, forms, FOREWARN, education, and statewide representation.
🔹 National Association of REALTORS® — Research, business tools, professional development, and national advocacy.

Each level offers something different. Together, they provide resources and support you can access throughout the year.

THIS WEEK'S PRAR VALUE CHALLENGE:

Explore ONE benefit from each level of your REALTOR® membership that you haven't used yet!

As you look ahead to 2027, discover how much more your membership has to offer.

Your membership is an investment in your business, your profession, and your future.

👉 Explore your benefits at PRAR.com

Your PRAR Membership at Work — All Year Long.

10/26/2026

The September 2026 Piedmont Regional Housing Market Update is Here!

As fall begins, the housing market across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties continues to shift, offering a changing landscape for buyers and sellers.

📊 September at a Glance:

🏠 662 New Listings — down 14.8% from September 2025

🤝 478 Pending Sales — down 10.5%

🔑 529 Closed Sales — down 8.0%

📍 2,049 Homes Available for Sale — up 4.7%

📉 What does this mean for our region?

While sales activity slowed compared to last September, available inventory increased, giving buyers additional choices. Median sales prices also declined year-over-year in all three counties, although conditions vary by location and price point.

For sellers, competitive pricing and thoughtful marketing remain important. For buyers, understanding local inventory and market trends can help identify opportunities.

💙💛 Real Estate is Local. Your REALTOR® Makes the Difference!

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the market, a local REALTOR® can help you understand what these numbers mean for your next move.

📲 Explore more at www.PRAR.com

Source: Canopy MLS | Compiled by Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS® | York, Lancaster & Chester Counties only.

10/26/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING LOCALLY THAT REALTORS® NEED TO KNOW?
From development costs and infrastructure to major zoning decisions, this week's PRAR Local Government Watch highlights issues affecting real estate across York, Lancaster, and Chester Counties.

Here's what's making headlines:
LANCASTER COUNTY: The proposed Unified Development Ordinance reaches its scheduled final vote tonight, October 26.
ROCK HILL: Updated development impact fees are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, increasing costs associated with new construction.
YORK COUNTY: Council denies a sewer extension beyond the Urban Services Boundary for a proposed 250-home development near Lake Wylie.
FORT MILL: A proposed 8.25-acre commercial annexation and rezoning near Fort Mill Parkway heads to public hearing tonight.
LANCASTER CITY: A proposed 12-unit affordable housing development returns for second reading October 27.
CHESTER COUNTY: Major proposed zoning changes involving thousands of acres remain under review.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO REALTORS®?
Because zoning, infrastructure, housing availability, development costs, and private property rights can all affect your business, your clients, and the communities you serve.
PRAR continues monitoring these issues and separating confirmed government actions from proposals still moving through the public process.

📲 Read the full October 26 Local Government Watch at PRAR.com!

Real estate is local. Your REALTOR® Association is paying attention.



https://www.prar.com/2026/10/26/local-government-watch-october-26-2026/

10/20/2026

Your PRAR membership is more than one benefit. It’s the whole package.

Over the past several weeks, we’ve highlighted just some of the ways your membership works for you:
🎓 Education & professional development
📣 Advocacy & industry representation
🛠️ Business tools & member resources
🤝 Connections & networking
⚖️ Professional standards & ethics
🛡️ Safety & preparedness
📰 News, events & industry information

Now that 2027 dues invoices have been issued, take a moment to look beyond the invoice and think about everything your membership makes available to you throughout the year.

This week’s PRAR Value Challenge:
What benefit did you use most in 2026 — and what will you take greater advantage of in 2027?

Explore your membership at PRAR.com.

Your PRAR Membership at Work — All Year Long.


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10/19/2026

WHAT SHOULD REALTORS® KNOW ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT THIS WEEK?

From major zoning proposals to housing development and infrastructure decisions, there's a lot happening across our three-county region!

This week's PRAR Local Government Watch covers:

LANCASTER COUNTY: The proposed Unified Development Ordinance passes second reading and moves toward a final vote October 26.

LANCASTER CITY: A proposed 12-unit affordable apartment development advances through first reading.

CHESTER COUNTY: Major zoning changes affecting thousands of acres are scheduled for public hearing October 20.

YORK COUNTY: New legal proceedings seek clarification concerning industrial zoning and previously approved development rights in the Silfab case.

YORK COUNTY: Proposed school impact fees remain under review.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Road improvements, wastewater facilities, and emergency services continue to influence local development planning.

Why does this matter to REALTORS®?

Because zoning, housing availability, development costs, infrastructure, and private property rights can all affect your business, your clients, and the communities you serve.
PRAR is tracking these issues and distinguishing confirmed decisions from proposals still moving through the public process.

Read the full October 19 Local Government Watch at PRAR.com!

Real estate is local. Your REALTOR® Association is paying attention.

10/17/2026

This is why we as REALTORS need to be in the know with local Politics. This could affect every citizen now and future in York County. https://www.qcnews.com/silfab-solar/silfab-solar-files-lawsuit-against-york-county-to-end-zoning-battle-resume-solar-panel-manufacturing/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAU_oPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQer7-D4nOH5yr6F6vOJhJz8Y287CXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR60pfbFAB_5ftilJ55azVov6l7fRCHcarqTycoH7Op_Dac6FXT_kQPcKpmqTA_aem_LTm3XOVXHnS3hPWZnaN0Fg

The solar panel company wants to resume solar panel manufacturing at the controversial site.

10/15/2026

A warm welcome to our newest PRAR Members! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for New Member Orientation. We loved welcoming our new members into the PRAR family, introducing them to the resources and opportunities available through their Association, and connecting them with our incredible Affiliate Partners who shared their expertise and services.

We’re excited to have you with us and look forward to supporting you as you grow, connect, and succeed in your real estate career!

👏 Help us welcome our newest PRAR members in the comments!