NAR on ESA emotional support animal, fair housing, HUD update On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance concerning its enforcement of emotional support animal (ESA) complaints under the Fair Housing Act (“the Act”). For decades, and most recently in 2020, HUD made clear through its fair… Continue Reading NAR: HUD on ESA’s (Emotional Support Animals, Fair Housing)
https://www.nar.realtor/condominiums/fannie-mae-condo-financing-webinar-adapting-to-recent-changes Fannie Mae Condo Financing: Adapting to Recent Changes Date & Time Aug 11, 2026 01:00 PM Description Fannie Mae changed its guidelines for financing condominiums in March of this year. Rob Harrington, Chair of NAR’s Conventional Financing and Policy Committee, will discuss these changes with Jodi Horne, Fannie Mae’s Director of Collateral Risk Management.… Continue Reading Handle Condo Deals? Register for NAR Condo Deal Changes Zoom on 8/11/26 at 1 pm EST
If you are involved with manufactured housing sales and leasing: Know what you are doing, or associate with those who do know what they are doing as you read fast and learn on the job, and they keep you out of trouble (e.g., LLR, lawsuits, ethics, license laws, upset people, bad reviews, loss of future… Continue Reading Manufactured Housing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZROSr2IOc4 Based on the NAR Window to the Law video, the federal antitrust laws ensure that competition remains vibrant for the benefit of both consumers and competitors. Real estate professionals need to understand how to avoid anticompetitive behaviors to prevent antitrust scrutiny and best serve consumers.1 Key practices highlighted to avoid antitrust risk include: Independent… Continue Reading Brokers Show this NAR Anti Antitrust Video Often to Your Associated Licensees
https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Selling%20Manufactured%20Homes%20(Mobile%20Homes).pdf Based on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) guidance regarding the sale of manufactured or mobile homes, here is a summary of when real estate associates and brokers can legally handle these transactions: Surrendered to Real Estate (De-titled): If the manufactured home's title has been legally retired and surrendered to real estate by… Continue Reading LLR on Manufacture Housing Homes
https://www.nar.realtor/transaction-procedures-fees Brokers sometimes properly and legally use disclosed and legitimate administrative fees aka transaction fees, service fees, processing fees, regulatory fees, compliance fees, etc. Some consumers and consumer groups and their trial lawyers allege these fees are regressive and not properly handled. Posted by: Byron King on 7/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of… Continue Reading NAR on Administrative Fees, FLA Lawsuit on Admin Fees, Informed Consent Legit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rt5YVoIQYo Posted by: Byron King on 7/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/28/26, 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 Video: Fake Seller Red Flags, Risk Management
https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/educational-resources#session-replays Posted by: Byron King on 7/28/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/28/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/28/26, 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 Professional Standards Training Replays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfyVOBaY-k0 Posted by: Byron King on 7/27/26 (This information is only accurate as of 7/22/26. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 7/27/26, 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 Legal, Jon Waclawski Takes REALTOR® Legal Questions on a NAR Video
📢 SCR Update: Team Names, Advertising, & Marketing Compliance 📌 Overview & Implementation Timeline The General Assembly has updated S.C. Code §40-57-360 regarding real estate team supervision, advertising, and marketing. Effective Date: May 15, 2027. Transition Period: The Commission encourages teams to begin transitioning advertising and marketing materials now. Any changes made prior to May… Continue Reading SCR Update: Team Names, Advertising, & Marketing Compliance