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Congress moves to curb solicitations from mortgage lenders In a significant step toward stronger consumer protection, the Senate passed the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, with the House passing a companion bill. The legislation seeks to restrict the widespread and often abusive practice of selling mortgage credit "trigger leads." If signed into law, the act… Continue Reading Congress Looking at Regulating Mortgage Brokers from Unsolicited Phone/Text/Email Lender Lead Marketing

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Top 19 Legal Hotlines in May 2025 #1 Forms #2 State Laws 3 Other 4. License Law 5. Advertising 6. Due Diligence 7. Professionalism 8. Code of Ethics 9. Ethics Complaints 10. Earnest Money 11. Disclosure 12. Compensation 13. Agency 14. Repairs 15. MLS Issues 16. Property Management 17. Settlement 18. Brokerage Management 19 Multiple… Continue Reading Top Ten Legal Hotlines May 2025

https://www.nar.realtor/appraisal-valuation/supporting-your-value-webinar-series/supporting-your-value-the-new-uniform-appraisal-dataset-what-realtorsr-need-to-know UAD 3.6 Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 Concerns this may cause closing delays in the fall from 30 days to 60 + days? This information is only accurate as of 6/12/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/12/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or… Continue Reading Appraisals, Appraisers Webinar Series, New Changes, Closing Delays in Fall? UAD 3.6