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REALTOR® Advocate Update: Joint Committee on Housing Reports ‘Favorably’ on ‘Housing Choices’ Bill
December 21, 2019
On Thursday, December 19, the Joint Committee on Housing reported favorably 23 bills including one of MAR’s top priorities this session, H.3507, An Act to promote housing choices. A favorable Committee report is a positive step on the long road to potential enactment. Once a bill has been “favorably reported,” it enters what is… -
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MAR Supports Zoning Reforms That are In line with Recent Report
December 16, 2019
MAR has long supported increasing housing production in Massachusetts. The current lack of housing in Massachusetts results in higher costs, exacerbating Massachusetts longstanding housing affordability crisis. Unfortunately, local zoning issues play a significant role in this crisis and preventing much-needed housing from being built. To get a better understanding of these… -
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Cooking Up Some Ideas for the New Year
December 11, 2019
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and 2019 coming to a close, you still have time to learn (or reacquaint yourself) with some tips you can use to spice up your new year. Don’t let connections with past clients fall to the wayside. If you are loyal to your clients, chances are they will… -
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Short-Term Rental Regulations Finalized: What You Need to Know
December 4, 2019
The Department of Revenue (DOR) just released the final version of its Short-Term Rental Regulations. This final version includes some key changes that were a direct result of advocacy by REALTORS® from MAR and the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® who testified on proposed regulations this past summer.… -
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Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: December 2019
November 26, 2019
Q. I’m selling a “Smart Home” and my seller isn’t sure which devices need to stay with the property. Are smart devices considered fixtures? A. It depends. The analysis for determining whether a smart device is a fixture or personal property is not unique. A fixture is typically defined as an… -
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Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline
November 8, 2019
Q. I have a landlord client who wants to increase the rent on an occupied unit – can they do that? A.Yes, a landlord in Massachusetts may increase the rent on an occupied unit, but the proper way to do that depends on whether the occupant is a tenant at will or has a lease agreement. In… -
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2019 Awards of Excellence
November 8, 2019
Every year MAR honors REALTORS® who have made a significant impact in the industry. This year the Professional Awards Reception took place on September 9th at the MGM in Springfield. Several REALTORS® gathered to honor the recipients of the following awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Milton H. Shaw Distinguished Service… -
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President’s Message: In a Flash
November 8, 2019
It is such a cliché to note that time has passed so quickly, and here we are already at the end of another year. Yes, I will dive headfirst into that same statement! I want to take a minute to note some of what we have done this year, and… -
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Thank you, Karen!
November 8, 2019
It took me a while, but I found it! After flipping through several years’ worth of back issues of BSR, I came across the first “From the Editor” column ever included. The column debuted in the July/August 2010 issue. I decided to undertake this search because the column was written… -
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Trending Topics: The Present and Future of Voice and AI Tech
November 8, 2019
It can be tough to keep up with the constant new trends in technology. It seems every day there is a new product, app or device we are expected to be up to speed with. You are no stranger to our tech-centric world. In fact, we know many of you…
