by alex a | Feb 7, 2017 | Legal Tips
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is pleased to announce that registration for the 2017 MCE/CE classes has now opened. Classes will be offered on March 9, March 23, April 4, April 25, May 2, May 16, June 8 and June 20. Each day will offer the 4 hour core class and 4 hours...
by alex a | Feb 3, 2017 | Legal Tips
For years the attorneys of Blair Cato Pickren Casterline have warned both real estate agents and lenders of the inherent risks in participating in Marketing Service Agreements (MSA). Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) prohibits kickbacks...
by alex a | Jan 27, 2017 | Legal Tips
Prior to January 2017 real estate agents could be sued when they “knew or should have known” of a hidden defect, misrepresentation, fraud or incorrect statement. While few would argue against liability for actual knowledge, real estate agents often had to...
by alex a | Jan 20, 2017 | Legal Tips
Today we peel back another layer of the new Real Estate law. Many real estate agents are confused by SC Code §40-57-370, particularly those agents who only represent a builder, REO or RELO Company as well as those who are not allowed by their brokerage or client to...
by alex a | Jan 13, 2017 | Legal Tips
South Carolina has adopted a version of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act which became effective January 1, 2017. The new act, SC Code §62-8-101, governs all Powers of Attorney that are created after January 1, 2017. While the statute significantly changes the...
