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FEMA Townhall Recording: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/nar-town-hall-featuring-fema-senior-executive-david-maurstad FEMA Townhall FAQ: https://www.nar.realtor/national-flood-insurance-program/faq-fema-risk-rating-2-0-townhall NAR Rating2.0 Landing Page: https://www.nar.realtor/national-flood-insurance-program/fema-risk-rating-2-0-equity-in-action. The SC based flood insurance expert who has worked with many including SCR and NAR: Lisa Sharrard, CFM ANFI, CPM Agent/Owner Choice Flood Insurance LLC PO Box 290666 Columbia SC 29229 Office: (803) 865-4297 Mobile: (803)730-8626 Carolina Flood Solutions LLC dba as… Continue Reading Flood Insurance at Midnight September 30 into October 1

Posted by: Byron King on 9/29/21 (This information is only accurate as of 9/29/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/29/21 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… Continue Reading LEGAL FAQ new disclaimer

https://www.nar.realtor/national-flood-insurance-program/fema-risk-rating-2-0-equity-in-action FEMA Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action NAR Member Information Packet On October 1, 2021, FEMA will begin phasing in a new flood insurance pricing system called Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action. These rate changes are scheduled to take effect for new flood insurance policies on October 1, 2021 and for existing policy… Continue Reading NAR on New Flood Insurance Issues Beginning October 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVm5zNTUOXo Posted by: Byron King on 9/28/21 (This information is only accurate as of 9/28/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/28/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)

Top Ten Hotlines August 2021 10. Referral to Lawyers for Potential Litigation/Settlement. 9. Clear Cooperation Policy (MLS) 8. New Construction Issues 7. AS IS issues 6. How to Manage the Risks of Re-market and Re-sell after a failed deal 5. Earnest Money disputes 4. Ethics/Professionalism issues 3. License Law questions 2. State Law questions 1.… Continue Reading Top Ten Hotlines August 2021

https://www.nar.realtor/videos/predators-the-true-nature-of-crimes-against-realtors Posted by: Byron King on 9/15/21 (This information is only accurate as of 9/15/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/15/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article253924148.html Posted by: Byron King on 9/2/21 (This information is only accurate as of 9/2/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 9/2/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)

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If you have a buyer or seller or landlord or tenant involved with a property transaction involving a dam and the related body of water, recommend they obtain legal counsel and dam/flood counsel and insurance counsel asap. Contact the SCR legal hotline. Recommend parties investigate all dam issues either prior to contract or during due… Continue Reading Dams and HOA and DHEC and Risks and Money and Water