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...

Aug 27, 20201 min read

PUA Update: August 26, 2020

“Massachusetts unemployment checks to get $300 boost from feds amid coronavirus crisis,” by Rick Sobey, Boston...

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 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 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 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 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,...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 19, 20201 min read

Senate Passes Emergency Coronavirus Aid

Self-Employed, Small Business Included in Emergency Aid Measures The Senate passed emergency legislation on March 18 to provide support...