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COVID-19 Vaccination Update
March 17, 2021
Governor Baker announced that the state will be continuing with its vaccine plan to protect the state’s most vulnerable people and maintain health care capacity and released the following additional details... -
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Notes From the Legal Hotline: March 2021
March 2, 2021
Q: I’ve seen listings that place limitations on the types of offers that will be presented to the seller. Is this legal? A: Yes, listings may include parameters for submitted offers, however, such parameters must be placed by the seller, not the agent or brokerage policy. The Massachusetts Regulations contained… -
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Biden Administration Announces PPP Updates
February 22, 2021
The Biden Administration announced several changes to the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), in-line with its earlier commitment to ensure that the program reaches the smallest... -
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Foreclosure Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance Extended
February 16, 2021
Today, the Biden administration announced that it is extending the foreclosure moratorium and mortgage forbearance through... -
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Remaining Aware of Antitrust
February 11, 2021
Throughout the pandemic, a lack of opportunities for in-person meetings has prompted many REALTORS® to seek online networking experiences. Some are relying on well-established social media websites and applications while others are discovering new ones. Whatever the platform, REALTORS® need to keep antitrust laws front and center when discussing business practices with their competitors. Specifically, REALTORS® must be… -
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Notes From the Legal Hotline: February 2021
February 2, 2021
Q. I’ve heard there were some changes to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. What are these changes and how will they affect me? A: On November 13, 2020, the NAR Board of Directors voted to adopt Standard... -
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The Massachusetts West to East Rail and What it Means for Housing Development
February 1, 2021
As Massachusetts looks to address its longstanding housing affordability crisis, it is important to understand the role transportation plays in development. It is one of the core principles for sustainable development that the Commonwealth has issued. MassDOT and the MBTA are crucial agencies in working to address the sustainable development… -
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Top 3 Reasons to Earn Your GRI Designation
January 29, 2021
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in the business a while or are just starting out. If you’re hungry for more success, it’s time to raise your real estate career to a higher level by earning the most comprehensive real estate designation: Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI). Just ask current GRI… -
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Real Estate Teams FAQs Now Live!
January 27, 2021
The rise in popularity of working on a “team” within a brokerage has led to a rise in questions about how the Massachusetts laws and regulations apply to the team structure. Recognizing that there are no team-specific laws or regulations in Massachusetts, MAR worked closely with the Board of Registration to compile a list of… -
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MAR Advocates For Development, Against Transactional Burdens
January 15, 2021
On January 14, 2021, standing at a dangerous precipice, Massachusetts took a significant step forward with the signing of the economic development bill including Housing Choice, one of MAR’s top advocacy priorities...
