by Gary Pickren | Dec 8, 2017 | Legal Tips
Three years ago today Blair Cato Pickren Casterline opened our doors in Columbia, South Carolina. We would like to thank our clients, staff, friends and family who have supported us and allowed us to continue to do what we so passionately love. ...
by Gary Pickren | Dec 8, 2017 | Legal Tips
Today we will take a break from the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act to address a problem we continue to see in the marketplace. When a real estate agent lists property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the agent sometimes also includes items such as a...
by Gary Pickren | Dec 1, 2017 | Legal Tips
We have recently examined various topics involving the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act also known as RESPA. As we have discussed, one of the main tenants of RESPA is that a settlement service provider may not pay a real estate agent for closing...
by Gary Pickren | Nov 22, 2017 | Legal Tips
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline is thankful for you, our clients, staff and friends. We extend you our sincere appreciation for your business and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
by Gary Pickren | Nov 17, 2017 | Legal Tips
Today we continue to look at Section 8(a) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and discuss how a real estate agent can advertise with a service provider. RESPA does not prohibit joint marketing with other service providers. However, CFPB urges extreme...
by Gary Pickren | Nov 15, 2017 | Legal Tips
The American Land Title Association confirmed today that Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is stepping down at the end of the month. As you will recall, CFPB enforces RESPA compliance. Currently, CFPB leadership is held by a...
