by Gary Pickren | Apr 28, 2016 | Legal Tips
When buying a newly constructed home, clients often wonder if they should purchase a land survey (plat). Buyers often express a belief that new construction means nothing could be wrong. Lawyers believe a land survey should be prepared for almost all closings, and...
by Gary Pickren | Apr 22, 2016 | Legal Tips
Buyer makes an offer to the seller. Seller adds a material term to the contract in his own hand-writing. Seller initials the addition and sends the contract back to the buyer. Buyer scratches the additional term and initials the deletion. Contract is then sent to all...
by Gary Pickren | Apr 14, 2016 | Legal Tips
In March 2014, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law a bill that gave military homeowners a tax break on homes that they could not sell before being deployed or re-stationed. South Carolina Code §12-43-220(C)(2)(v)(B) and (C) allows service members to pay...
by Gary Pickren | Apr 7, 2016 | Legal Tips
After closing, many of your clients will receive an “Official Letter” from what purports to be the county Register of Deeds or Clerk of Court. The envelope will be stamped “Official” or “Official Business”. It may even say...
by Gary Pickren | Mar 31, 2016 | Legal Tips
A common question from real estate agents is does the seller or agent have to disclose that someone died in the house? Does it matter the manner of death? South Carolina Code §40-57-180 answers these question. The statute reads (paraphrased): No cause of action may...
