Legal FAQs

NAR Consumer Guides: Teen Financial Literacy (aka Future Homeowners)

2026-10-08T10:38:49-05:00October 8th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

Teen Financial Literacy (3 min read) Dear Association leaders, Want Your Teen to Own a Home Someday? Start Talking Money Now Teens may not be thinking about mortgage rates or down payments just yet, but the money habits they’re building now can follow them for years. And 88% of teens surveyed by Fannie Mae and… Continue Reading NAR Consumer Guides: Teen Financial Literacy (aka Future Homeowners)

NAR: US Senate Bill to Support Independent Contractor Status

2026-10-06T14:34:50-05:00October 6th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/news/washington-report/senate-introduces-the-direct-seller-and-real-estate-agent-harmonization-act Posted by: Byron King on 10/06/26 (This information is only accurate as of 10/06/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/06/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading NAR: US Senate Bill to Support Independent Contractor Status

NAR: Judge Maintains HUD Counseling Funds During Lawsuit

2026-10-06T14:32:37-05:00October 6th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/news/washington-report/federal-court-keeps-housing-counseling-funds-from-expiring-during-lawsuit Posted by: Byron King on 10/06/26 (This information is only accurate as of 10/06/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/06/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading NAR: Judge Maintains HUD Counseling Funds During Lawsuit

SC DES + BoCM Dock Regs Info Session October 13th

2026-10-05T15:52:34-05:00October 5th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

The SC Department of Environmental Services and Bureau of Coastal Management will be hosting an information session on the proposed regulation changes on Tuesday, Oct 13 at the North Charleston City Hall with the ability for virtual attendance. You can find more information on the information session at des.sc.gov/dockregs. This information session was also announced… Continue Reading SC DES + BoCM Dock Regs Info Session October 13th

Interesting RE and Schools News

2026-10-05T15:44:12-05:00October 5th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

A $10K strip of grass helps students outside of Charleston County get into CCSD schools — legally By Teri Errico Griffis tegriffis@postandcourier.com 11 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Email 1 of 2 Facebook Twitter Email Print Copy article link CHARLESTON — Every school year, Charleston County parents jump through hoops to verify their child’s residency with… Continue Reading Interesting RE and Schools News

October 2026: New SCR Property Management Forms are Online

2026-10-01T14:56:58-05:00October 1st, 2026|Legal FAQs|

https://screaltors.org/forms/ October 2026: New SCR Property Management Forms are Online Posted by: Byron King on 10/01/26 (This information is only accurate as of 10/01/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/01/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron… Continue Reading October 2026: New SCR Property Management Forms are Online

NAR: Scam Defenses and Info, New Webpage Update

2026-10-01T10:41:46-05:00October 1st, 2026|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/fraud Posted by: Byron King on 10/01/26 (This information is only accurate as of 10/01/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/01/26, as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org This information is not legal advice. This… Continue Reading NAR: Scam Defenses and Info, New Webpage Update

Apple IOS 27 Scam Defense Features

2026-10-01T10:40:38-05:00October 1st, 2026|Legal FAQs|

IOS 27 has scam prevention featureshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/127906 About Impersonation Risk Detection Impersonation Risk Detection can help protect you from scams by detecting suspicious activity in real time. What is Impersonation Risk Detection? Impersonation Risk Detection helps protect against active social engineering scams. In these scams, an attacker might pose as a bank, government agency, or someone… Continue Reading Apple IOS 27 Scam Defense Features

REALTOR Resources for Mental Health

2026-09-30T10:33:40-05:00September 30th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/safety/mental-wellness The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) provides specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis support systems tailored to the high-stress demands of the real estate industry. 🚨 Immediate Crisis Support 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Through its Mental Wellness Resources for REALTORS® hub, NAR integrates and promotes the national 988 Lifeline. It provides 24/7,… Continue Reading REALTOR Resources for Mental Health

NTRAPS, Listing Agreements, Buyer Agreements

2026-09-29T11:15:26-05:00September 29th, 2026|Legal FAQs|

(9) An agreement regarding residential real estate that is to be in effect for greater than one year and either expressly or impliedly purports to do any of the following is unenforceable and is considered to be done in bad faith, and a licensee involved in such an agreement is subject to disciplinary action by… Continue Reading NTRAPS, Listing Agreements, Buyer Agreements

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