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Bay State REALTOR® Law and Ethics

Short Window on Short Sale Debt Forgiveness
5/1/2012
The debt forgiveness law enacted in December 2007 will expire on December 31, 2012.

Ask Us: Timeframe for License Renewal and Filing Complaints
5/1/2012
Joseph Autilio, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, answers agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.

Disclaimer of Warranties Can Be a Defense to Claims
5/1/2012
Among the most frequent claims by buyers against real estate agents are: (1) that the agent misrepresented information about the property; and (2) that the agent failed to make a disclosure, despite knowledge of facts that should have been volunteered.

Legal Q&A: Short Window on Short Sale Debt Forgiveness
5/1/2012
Former MAR General Counsel Stephen Ryan, Esq. provides answers to questions from the Legal Hotline.

REALTORS® Support Short Sales Legislation, Housing Agency Guidance
4/30/2012
MAR and NAR support the newly filed Prompt Notification of Short Sale Act, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Approval Guidelines, both of which will improve the process for buyers considering a “short-sale” home.

Legal REALTOR®: Don’t Step On My Toes- Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Easements
2/28/2012
Whether the problem of an encroachment will scuttle a sale may depend upon quick thinking by the real estate agent and prompt involvement of a qualified attorney.

Environmental Due Diligence Can Save the Deal
2/28/2012
Environmental due diligence is an essential part of the residential property inspection process, and understanding the problems you can run into and which laws may apply can limit ...

Legal Q&A: Title 5 and Radon
2/28/2012
Stephen Ryan, Esq., MAR General Counsel, addresses questions and issues raised on the Legal Hotline.

Ask Us: Validity of Work Affiliation and Continuing Ed for Reciprocal Licensee
2/27/2012
Joseph Autilio, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, answers agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.

Ask Us: Education for License Renewal and Penalties for Education Non-Compliance
12/15/2011
Joseph Autilio, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, answers agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.Answers to agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.

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