Property owners in Beaufort County, South Carolina may register at no charge to receive alerts from Beaufort County Register of Deeds regarding possible fraudulent activity involving their property. The sign-up page for...more
Scammers are taking advantage of the active real estate market. Recently, I was contacted by a client who received a call from a lawyer in another state to verify a signature on a deed for the client’s lot being sold;...more
4/11/2022
/ Consumer Fraud ,
Fraud ,
Fraudulent Transfers ,
Online Advertisements ,
Online Platforms ,
Real Estate Market ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Real Estate Transfers ,
Risk Management ,
Scams ,
Vulnerability Assessments
The start of a new year frequently includes new or updated statutes, and South Carolina is no exception. 2021 brings an update to South Carolina rollback tax laws, with potentially significant implications for real estate...more
2/15/2021
/ Agribusiness ,
Agricultural Land ,
Fair Market Value ,
Farms ,
Property Tax ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Rollbacks ,
Special Assessments ,
Tax Assessment ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Reform
Congratulations! You finally are buying your dream home in the Lowcountry! For most of us, purchasing a home is the biggest financial investment we make. In South Carolina, lawyers are required by law to supervise residential...more