• FAQ for Landlords about Accepting State Funded Rental Assistance

    November 4, 2020

    - By The MAR Legal Team

    The Department of Housing & Community Development posted a FAQ for landlords on accepting state-funded rental assistance that will hopefully answer a lot of questions that...
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  • Updated Guidance on Gatherings & Face Coverings

    November 3, 2020

    - By The MAR Legal Team

    On November 2, 2020, Governor Baker issued COVID-19 Order #54 which limits indoor gatherings to 10 people. Importantly, the Order expressly includes gatherings in private residences...
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  • REALTORS® Defeat Anti-Growth Proposal in Ipswich, MA

    October 28, 2020

    - By Catherine Rollins

    With public opposition from the North Shore Associations of REALTORS®, an anti-growth proposal that would have had a chilling effect on local housing inventory was soundly defeated, showing that the REALTOR® voice is truly important in informing local policy outcomes in Massachusetts. At a Special Town Meeting in Ipswich on…
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  • Eviction Moratorium Info

    October 18, 2020

    - By The MAR Legal Team

    On October 17, 2020, the Massachusetts eviction moratorium expired. To assist tenants facing challenges, Governor Baker announced a comprehensive Eviction Diversion Initiative in-line with our advocacy...
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  • REALTOR® Advocate – November/December

    September 21, 2020

    - By The MAR Legal Team

    If you ever have any questions or comments on MAR’s advocacy efforts or just want to chat about a recent or upcoming meeting with your legislator, contact MAR Staff Attorney Jonny Schreiber, jschreiber@marealtor.com (781) 839-5520. November Highlights: Leading the Discussion on Short-Term Rentals 11/1 & 11/4 – Leading the Discussion on Short-Term Rentals – MAR…
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  • 5 Questions With Carl Carter, Jr.

    September 14, 2020

    - By Carl Carter, Jr.

    Carl Carter, Jr., is a REALTOR® and the Founder of the Beverly Carter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving agent safety. His mom, REALTOR® Beverly Carter, lost her life at the hands of a couple posing as clients in 2014. Since his mother’s passing, Carl has dedicated as much…
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  • Let’s Close at the Registry of Deeds – Wait What?

    September 9, 2020

    - By Michael Krone, Esq.

    Much in the world has changed in 2020 and closing a real estate transaction in Massachusetts is no exception. Gone are the closings where buyers, sellers, their attorneys, the closing attorney, and the brokers all convened at the Registry of Deeds to sign the papers that would transfer ownership of…
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  • September is REALTOR® SAFETY Month!

    September 9, 2020

    - By Diane M. Sterrett

    After the spring and summer we’ve been through, when you hear the word “safety” the first things that probably jump to mind are COVID-19 safety procedures such as wearing face masks when meeting clients and in the office, not shaking hands with clients anymore, and holding virtual open houses. All…
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  • How to Spot a Scam

    September 9, 2020

    - By Sabrina Lapointe

    There is no doubt that this year we have all experienced many firsts. With everything going on since the rise and continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic, there’s a lot to be aware of. One thing that may not necessarily be top of mind is looking out for scams. Many of…
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  • Keeping Yourself And Your Business Safe

    September 9, 2020

    - By Paul Yorkis

    It is important to look at REALTOR® safety from many perspectives. Unfortunately, we know that REALTORS® have been harmed or even murdered while showing a property or doing an open house so your physical safety should always be paramount. There are other aspects of personal and business safety that also…
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