Business / Transactions

Jan 15, 20211 min read

MAR Advocates For Development, Against Transactional Burdens

On January 14 2021, standing at a dangerous precipice, Massachusetts took a significant step forward with the signing of the economic...

Jan 8, 20214 min read

Economic Development Bill – A Step Forward for Housing Development

On January 6, the Massachusetts Legislature passed one of MAR’s top advocacy priorities, the Housing Choice bill as part of the economic...

Jan 6, 20211 min read

New Eviction Rules: What You Need to Know

On December 31, Governor Baker signed into law Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020 which makes important changes to eviction rules and...

Dec 21, 20203 min read

Federal COVID Relief Bill

On December 21, Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill. NAR has worked hard advocating for several of the key provisions of the...

Dec 8, 20201 min read

COVID-19 Update: Governor Baker Announces Phase 3 Rollback

On December 8, Governor Baker announced that all Massachusetts communities would be moving back to step 1 of phase 3 of reopening on...

Nov 4, 20201 min read

FAQ for Landlords about Accepting State Funded Rental Assistance

The Department of Housing & Community Development posted a FAQ for landlords on accepting state funded rental assistance that will...

Nov 3, 20201 min read

Updated Guidance on Gatherings & Face Coverings

On November 2, 2020 Governor Baker issued COVID-19 Order #54 which limits indoor gatherings to 10 people. Importantly, the Order...

Oct 13, 20201 min read

Update on the Eviction Moratorium

On October 12, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker announced that he would not be extending the current eviction moratorium beyond its October...

Oct 13, 20201 min read

Good News for PPP Borrowers

For NAR members who borrowed $50,000 or less through the Paycheck Protection Program, it is now easier to receive automatic loan...

Sep 8, 20201 min read

FAQ: Rent and Mortgage Assistance

Since March, Massachusetts has devoted more than $45 million to aid property owners and renters. Two key programs include Rental...

Sep 1, 20202 min read

COVID-19 Travel Order: New States Added to Safe Travel List

On August 28, Colorado, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia were added to the COVID-19 lower-risk state list and Rhode Island was...

Jul 24, 20201 min read

Governor Baker Issues New Mandatory Quarantine Order

On July 24, Governor Baker announced that all persons arriving in Massachusetts, including residents and non-residents, must quarantine...

Jul 21, 20201 min read

Gov. Baker Extends Emergency Eviction Moratorium Law Until October 17, 2020

As expected, Governor Baker extended the emergency eviction moratorium law for 60 days until October 17, 2020 using emergency powers...

Jul 9, 20201 min read

Governor Baker Rescinds License Extension Order

On July 10, 2020 Governor Baker rescinded the Emergency Order that extended real estate licenses. As a result, all licenses that were...

Jul 9, 20201 min read

Governor Baker Rescinds Smoke and CO Inspection Deferral Order

Tomorrow Governor Baker will be rescinding the Emergency Order that allows parties to agree to defer the smoke and carbon monoxide...

Jun 30, 20202 min read

The Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) Program

On June 30, Governor Charlie Baker announced the creation of the Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program. ERMA will...

Jun 18, 20201 min read

Reopening Brokerages

Best Practices for Reopening Your Real Estate Office Although real estate was named an essential service throughout the State of...

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...

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