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The REALTOR® Advocate: April/May
April 30, 2020
The second month of the current COVID-19 state of emergency brought several significant advocacy victories. We are proud of the role we played in the following (see below for more details): Many Realtors® are eligible for unemployment benefits. The new COVID-19 housing law includes significant protections for homeowners including mortgage forbearance and a foreclosure moratorium. The Legislature passed the remote notarization… -
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Facebook Live with NAR & Weekly MAR Town Hall
April 6, 2020
We know many of you have questions, we want to help you get answers. We encourage all of you to join NAR leaders on Facebook live on Wednesday, April 8 at 1 p.m. as they break down the CARES Act and stimulus package to help independent contractors and small business… -
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Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness
April 4, 2020
Maintaining your finances is a top concern for many people right now. The Center for Realtor® Financial Wellness is a resource for Realtors® designed to meet your specific financial needs. You can prepare for the future by using the step-by-step guide and learn new ways to diversify your savings. This… -
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Opening Up to Virtual Open Houses
April 1, 2020
MAR is continuously looking at ways to help its members. We all know an important part of a real estate transaction is the open house process. But what happens when limitations are put into place and people can’t hold traditional open houses? While MAR strongly encourages members NOT to host… -
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Notes From the MAR Legal Hotline: April 2020
March 31, 2020
This month’s edition of the Notes from the Legal Hotline focuses on disruptions to the real estate industry as a result of COVID-19. These are just a few of the many questions we know you have. MAR is here to help you navigate through these uncertain times with the latest… -
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March 31 Updates from Governor Baker
March 31, 2020
On March 31, Governor Baker made two important announcements concerning REALTORS®: The essential business list has been updated and now includes residential and commercial real estate. This means that in addition to continuing regular practice within current health and safety guidelines, REALTORS® may open their brick and mortar offices to… -
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The REALTOR® Advocate March/April
March 30, 2020
What a difference a month makes. Following successful and fun Realtor Party Training in the first week of the month, things quickly started shutting down to address COVID-19, with a state of emergency declared in the state on March 10. Since then, it has been a whirlwind as the MAR… -
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Unemployment Benefits for Independent Contractors
March 30, 2020
On March 27, the Federal Government enacted the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act” which extends unemployment insurance benefits to individuals who are self-employed, independent contractors, or would otherwise not qualify for regular unemployment benefits. The unemployment benefits program created by this bill will be… -
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Guidance for Financial Institutions, Mortgage Lenders, and Mortgage Loan Servicers
March 27, 2020
On March 25, Governor Charlie Baker announced new guidance for financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and mortgage loan servicers. The guidance was put in place to help give relief to mortgage borrowers who are unable to keep up with payments due to financial hardship brought on by the recent COVID-19 outbreak.… -
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MA Taxes Now Due July 15 to Line Up with Federal Deadline
March 27, 2020
Massachusetts has delayed the state personal income tax filing and payment deadline to July 15. This is a three-month extension from the usual April 15 deadline. The extension was announced by Governor Charlie Baker and the Legislature. The change brings Massachusetts in line with the federal government’s decision to push…
