DOJ settles sexual harassment suit against Arkansas Housing Authority The White River Regional Housing Authority in Melbourne, Ark., has agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging a former employee violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing an applicant who sought a Housing Choice Voucher. Posted by: Byron King on 10/19/21 (This information… Continue Reading DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment/Fair Housing Lawsuit
#3 OTHER: 5. How get a listing back on the market after a failed deal - release/mediation/legal 4. Litigation - recommend the party hires a law firm asap 3. Tax - recommend the party obtains tax legal/accounting expert counsel asap 2. Probate/estate issues - recommend the PR obtains legal counsel asap 1. Subagency aka two… Continue Reading TOP FIVE “OTHER” HOTLINES IN SEPTEMBER 2021
10. Due Diligence 9. Earnest Money 8. Compensation 7. Agency 6. Disclosure 5. Professional Standards/Professionalism/Ethics 4. License Law 3. Other 2. Forms 1. State Law Posted by: Byron King on 10/14/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/14/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/14/21 as laws and… Continue Reading TOP TEN HOTLINES SEPTEMBER
https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28031.pdf Posted by: Byron King on 10/02/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/02/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/02/21 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… Continue Reading SC Supreme Court on Kiawah Island Sam’s Spit
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/10/04/court-says-sending-email-can-create-binding-contract?AdobeAnalytics=ed_rid%3D56072%26om_mid%3D5385%7CRealtorMagNews_2021_10_04%26om_nytpe%3DREALTOR%20MAG%20NEWS Posted by: Byron King on 10/01/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/01/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/01/21 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… Continue Reading REALTOR(R) Mag: Email is a Contract…Maybe, so Be Careful!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce%27s_Beach Posted by: Byron King on 10/01/21 (This information is only accurate as of 10/01/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/01/21 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… Continue Reading Fair Housing News: California Returns Beach Lots to Descendants 100 years After Racially Motivated Eminent Domain Taking
https://www.floodsmart.gov/flood-insurance/requirements 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 U.S. Flood Solutions LLC PO Box 290665 Columbia SC 29229www.simplyflood.com Posted by:… Continue Reading Flood Insurance – Obtain&Maintain, Obtain FEMA $, Maintain NFIP Insurance, Or ELSE!
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