February 27, 2019 Opinion on whether the law related to casino night events was altered by certain amendments to Article XVII, Section 7 of the South Carolina Constitution and Section 33-57-100 et seq., of the Code of Laws which provided for the lawful operation of charitable raffles. Requested by The Honorable W. Walter Wilkins, Solicitor,… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, Casino Night
March 29, 2019 Opinion on a political subdivision’s liability for “costs” upon submitting an excessive millage rate to a county auditor. Requested by Andrea E. White, Esquire, Counsel to the Abbeville County School District. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38119#ixzz6SwcfhRRo Posted by: Byron King on 07/22/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/22/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, March 29, 2019, liability overcharge millage
May 3, 2019 Opinion on how a special purpose fire district may raise its millage rate and how two special purpose districts may be merged. Requested by The Honorable Glenn G. Reese, Member, South Carolina Senate. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38426#ixzz6SwbdYOPa Posted by: Byron King on 07/22/20 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion, May 3, 2019 Special Purpose District Millage
June 2020 Existing-Home Sales Housing market activity this June jumped 20.7% from May 2020, and June’s sales of existing homes dropped 11.3 % from June 2019. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
By Erica Christoffer Did you know there is no formal application process to start a Young Professionals Network? Nor is there a cost to join YPN. YPN—an official program of the National Association of REALTORS®—is for those young at heart and young in the business. Its goal is to increase member engagement at the local,… Continue Reading Build Your Business Through YPN Involvement
June 21, 2019 Opinion on whether proof of U.S. citizenship is required to receive the homestead exemption for property taxes. Requested by The Honorable Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Member, South Carolina House of Representatives. Read full opinion. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/38804#ixzz6SqnBUMHd Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only accurate as of 07/21/20. You… Continue Reading SC Attorney General Opinion: Homestead for non-citizens
http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012 December 2, 2019 Opinion on whether a homeowners association has legal authority to tow a vehicle that is in violation of the CCRs but is otherwise lawfully parked on a county-maintained roadway. Requested by Mr. Mike Cochran, City of Hanahan Administrator. Read more: http://www.scag.gov/archives/40012#ixzz6SqmClIGE Posted by: Byron King on 07/21/20 (This information is only… Continue Reading SC Attorney General, HOA towing vehicle
by Byron King Case #3-13 Timing of Commission Negotiations (Adopted November, 2019.) REALTOR® A signs a listing agreement with Seller B for the sale of her home. The home is priced at $1,000,000, and REALTOR® A files the listing with the MLS, offering a certain percentage of cooperative compensation. REALTOR® C sees the listing and… Continue Reading Ethics Case 3-3, Negotiating Commission Reduction
by Byron King SCR and other associations are hearing reports of REALTORS® receiving letters from law firms demanding money as settlement for ADA issues with their real estate websites. Most successful REALTORS® operate a website. Most Americans have some form of visual or hearing impairment even if that is merely wearing glasses. Others may be… Continue Reading ADA lawsuits against your Website
Remotely Staged and Sold in 2 Days By working with home sellers over video calls, home stager Sarah Greco was able to transform a space and attract buyers. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging, Using Digital Video as a Marketing Tool Powered by WPeMatico