Apr 14, 20201 min read

NEW Federal Advocacy Resource - Quick Reference Guide to Recent Health Insurance Changes

The Guide provides a high- level overview organized by source and type of coverage (Employer, Medicare, ACA for testing, treatment,...

Apr 11, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Housing Bill Update

The Legislature is currently working towards passage of a housing bill to provide some relief and protection to residents from the...

Apr 10, 20202 min read

Realtors® eligible to apply for benefits under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Last Updated April 16, 2020 What's New: Updated Table of Federal Benefit Programs for Independent Contractors Today Realtors® became...

Apr 8, 20201 min read

New Form: Short-Term Rental Cancellation Addendum

To assist our members brokering short-term rental contracts for stays beginning after May 4, MAR has developed a short-term rental...

Apr 6, 20201 min read

Facebook Live with NAR & Weekly MAR Town Hall

We know many of you have questions, and we want to help you with the answers. You are invited to join two LIVE virtual events this week...

Apr 4, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Housing Bill Update

The Legislature is currently working towards passage of a housing bill to provide some relief and protection to residents from the...

Apr 3, 20201 min read

SBA CARES Act Clarification and FAQ

Late on April 2, the SBA released its interim final rule on the SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program loans, created by the CARES Act. ...

Apr 2, 20202 min read

No Cost TeleHealth℠ Now Available to REALTORS®

CHICAGO (April 1, 2020) – The National Association of Realtors® announced Wednesday that it will be expanding access to Members...

Apr 2, 20202 min read

Extension of Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Deadlines

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is continuing to take several important steps following Governor Charlie Baker’s...

Apr 1, 20203 min read

Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: April 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....

Mar 31, 20202 min read

Real Estate as an Essential Business & Short-Term Rentals

On March 31, Governor Baker made two important announcements concerning real estate: Real Estate as an Essential Business The essential...

Mar 30, 20202 min read

Unemployment Benefits for Independent Contractors

Last Updated March 31, 2020

Mar 27, 20201 min read

MA Tax Deadline Extended to Line Up With Federal Deadline

Massachusetts has agreed to delay the state personal income tax filing and payment deadline to July 15. This is a three...

Mar 27, 20201 min read

Real ID Deadline Extended Amid Outbreak

The announcement comes as several Massachusetts RMVs enact a no walk-in policy to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Mar 27, 20201 min read

NAR Resource: Putting Members First with the Right Tools - Right Now

NAR is taking steps to support our members through these uncertain times. Today, we're launching Right Tools, Right Now, a program first...

Mar 26, 20202 min read

Guidance from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors®

MAR is committed to assisting Realtors® with information to safely practice real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Realtors® play a...

Mar 26, 20201 min read

Guidance for Financial Institutions, Mortgage Lenders, and Mortgage Loan Servicers

On March 25, Governor Baker announced new guidance from the Division of Banks for financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and mortgage...

Mar 26, 20201 min read

Governor Baker Announces Steps to Ensure Housing Stability

On March 25, Governor Baker announced that the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) issued guidance to all private...

Mar 26, 20203 min read

HUD Secretary, FHA Commissioner Provide Coronavirus Update in Podcast

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Dr. Ben Carson...

Mar 26, 20201 min read

MAR Secures Guidance for Realtors®

Today the Baker Administration issued guidance for Realtors® during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Thank you for your patience as we...