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Bay State REALTOR® Law and Ethics

FBI Reports ‘Surge’ in Mortgage Fraud
4/29/2008
The Associated Press recently reported that the FBI has seen a “tremendous surge” in mortgage fraud investigations that according to FBI Director Robert Mueller is diverting agents from other cases and is expected to keep growing.

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.

The Legalities of Discrimination
4/26/2008
Discussion of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics regarding discrimination can assist Realtors® in understanding when discrimination is illegal and when it is notl.

Agent Affiliation Now Online
4/26/2008
The Board of Registration now has on-line service to research broker and agent affiliations. This article will give you the information you need to search and report online.

Fair Housing Quiz
4/26/2008
Check your knowledge on fair housing practices by taking a quiz developed by MAR outside counsel Robert S. Kutner, Esq. of Casner & Edwards.

Realtor® Prevails in Important 93A Case
4/26/2008
MAR General Counsel Stephen Ryan, Esq. reports on a monumental decision by the state Appeals Court in favor of the broker.

Affordable Housing Challenges/Charges
4/26/2008
The status of a Chapter 40B challenge is reported and an update is provided on the Workforce Housing Pilot Program under Chapter 40B.

Realtors Play Pivotal Role in Economic Stimulus Bill Passage
4/25/2008
One of the strongest unified efforts on an issue to date by Realtors® across the country resulted in the passage of the Economic Stimulus Act which hopes to help the housing market and the U.S. economy.

Advocating for RE Issues at Day on Beacon Hill
4/25/2008
MAR will continue to advocate for workforce and affordable housing, improving smart growth funding for communities, uniform Title V and Wetland codes, and many other issues at Realtor Day on Beacon Hill schedule for June 5.

Mortgage Fraud
4/25/2008
MAR outside counsel, Robert S. Kutner, Esq. of Casner & Edwards explores fraud in the mortgage industry and its reach beyond predatory mortgage lending.

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