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Bay State REALTOR® Magazine
Bay State REALTOR® Magazine is a main source of information on how to achieve business success in real estate. The magazine and web site offer in-depth analysis on the latest market news and trends, public policy decisions and sales and marketing techniques to provide REALTORS® with the tools they need in their daily practices.
LATEST ARTICLES
New Changes to the Federal “Do Not Call” Registry
5/6/2008
Do you solicit clients over the phone? If so, there are new regulations you should be aware of. President Bush recently signed into law legislation that affects the federal "do not call" law.
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New State Law May Provide Distressed Homeowners Some Relief
5/5/2008
On May 1, a key provision of the new Mass. state law passed back in November 2007, that is designed to provide financially distressed homeowners with foreclosure relief, will go into effect. Under the new law, Massachusetts homeowners facing foreclosure will now be entitled to a 90 day “right to cure” period.
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Good Time to Buy? Most Americans Think So
4/29/2008
According to the results of a recent Reuters/Zogby poll, a majority of Americans think now is a good time to buy. However, few respondents believe the US will be able to escape a recession.
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New Mortgage Financing Options – A Springboard to Sales
4/29/2008
The Economic Stimulus Act is pected to favorably impact the real estate market in '08 and understanding these changes in the mortgage lending industry can help you close more deals.
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Protecting Your Fee
4/29/2008
MAR General Counsel Stephen Ryan, Esq. answer Legal Hotline questions regarding commission disputes and how to avoid them and protect commission fees.
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Mass. Home Sales Continue to Decline in March and in First Quarter
4/29/2008
The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported on Monday that both single-family home sales and condominium sales were down in March compared to the same time last year. However, on a month-to-month basis, there was a 26 percent increase in single family home sales and a 32 percent increase in condominium sales compared to February 2008. While the increase is significant, this type of jump is typical of the spring home buying market.
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RESPA Revisions Under Review
4/29/2008
Newly proposed revisions have been made to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act with the intent to simplify and improve the disclosure requirements for mortgage settlement costs.
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