Jun 8, 20201 min read

Welcome to Phase 2

Today, Massachusetts transitioned into Phase 2 of its reopening plan. Phase 2 allows for short-term rentals to resume for leisure and...

Jun 5, 20201 min read

PPP Flexibility Legislation Signed Into Law

Today President Trump signed the “PPP Flexibility Act”, which amends the CARES Act to give more flexibility to PPP borrowers in how they...

May 29, 20201 min read

Short-Term Rental Guidance Preview

On May 29, the Governor released a preview of the safety standards and checklist for lodging operators. The preview provides guidance for...

May 28, 20202 min read

House Passes PPP Bill and New Loan Forgiveness Guidance

The House of Representatives just passed the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act," which makes several amendments to the CARES...

May 22, 20203 min read

RMV Implements Further Credential Extensions

Many Expiring Licenses, Registrations, and Other Credentials Further Extended The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has...

May 18, 20201 min read

SBA, Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

On Friday, the SBA and Treasury released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. The application provides...

May 15, 20202 min read

HEROES Act and Courts Update: May 15, 2020

HEROES Act Update On May 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency...

May 11, 20201 min read

Gov. Baker Announces Approach to Reopening MA

On May 11, Governor Baker announced a four-phase approach to reopening Massachusetts. Because real estate is currently considered an...

May 10, 20202 min read

Short-Term Rental Update

On April 28, the Department of Public Health released guidance for short-term rentals related to the extension from May 4 to May 18 of...

May 7, 20201 min read

SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal Reopens

The SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal is back up and accepting apps on a limited basis. Important: Accepting apps for two business...

May 5, 20201 min read

Extended: Members TeleHealth℠ Coverage for Realtors®

Extended: Members now have until May 31 to enroll for 2 months of NAR-funded Members TeleHealth℠. Upon the conclusion of the free period,...

May 4, 20202 min read

Complying with the Emergency Order Allowing the Deferral of Smoke Detector Inspections

In March, MAR worked with the Department of Fire Services on an emergency order allowing the deferral of smoke detector and carbon...

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Free Registration For Virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings

We are a collective force of 1.4 million REALTORS® who know that the buying and selling process is much more than a transaction. At...

Apr 28, 20201 min read

Mandatory Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Short-Term Rental Extended Until May 18

Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order extending mandatory closure of non-essential businesses and short-term rentals...

Apr 28, 20201 min read

Governor Baker Signs Remote Notarization Bill

On April 27, Governor Baker signed the remote notarization bill, S.2645 into law, codified as Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020. MAR has...

Apr 27, 20202 min read

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Process Reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM. This program, created by the CARES Act,...

Apr 23, 20201 min read

How to Secure Your Business Through the CARES Act

In anticipation of the refunding of the CARES Act, we have included a link to a video from NAR. It features REALTORS®, with different...

Apr 21, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Housing Bill Signed Into Law

On Wednesday, April 15, the legislature’s conference committee reached consensus on a COVID-19 housing bill and today April 20, Governor...

Apr 20, 20202 min read

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Now Available in MA

Today Massachusetts launched its Pandemic Unemployment Assistance portal, which allows independent contractors such as Realtors® to apply...

Apr 16, 20202 min read

RMV Implements Further Extensions

Further Extensions Implemented for Expiring Licenses, Permits, Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers, and Passenger Plate Registrations The...