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NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on Making Your Home More Energy Efficient. This guide helps homeowners understand how to reduce energy usage, make cost-effective upgrades, and improve the efficiency and appeal of their home whether they are planning to sell or stay. As a reminder, all guides in this series… Continue Reading New NAR Consumer Guide: Energy Efficiency in Homes

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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https://llr.sc.gov/re/News/Reminder%20of%20Advertising%20Restrictions.pdf This information is only accurate as of 6/18/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/18/25 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 information is intended only to provide… Continue Reading LLR SCREC: Do You Post Online? Must read ASAP! Advertising, Social Media

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