MAR Legal Forum: Lead Paint Update
The recent Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Legal Forum at the MAR Conference covered a wide…
Closing Transactions: Prevent Problems Early
MAR Associate Counsel Tricia MacIsaac offered several practical recommendations for avoiding closing problems. One of…
Code of Ethics: Disclosure, Advertising and Social Media
MAR Associate Counsel Laura Gasegu reported that 10 ethics complaints have been filed so far this…
REALTOR Political Action Committee Work
Coleman Lynds, Government Affairs Manager was on hand explaining the benefits of contributions to the…
Massachusetts Housing: Progress, but Local Action Matters
Audrey Hettinger, MAR Local Policy Manager shared the significant housing demands we face in the…
September 11th Solemn Reminder
Not a year goes by when we don’t stop and remember where we were in…
Data Centers Are Growing. What’s the Real Estate Impact?
NAR is taking a closer look at the growth in its newly released report, “2026…
Federal Housing Law Will Depend on Local Action
Michael Rauber, manager of advocacy communications at the National Association of REALTORS® shared our local…
How to Use Public Wi-Fi Safely
In honor of September Safety Month, here is a tip of the week, thanks to…
Major Appraisal Change Coming November 2
Beginning November 2, 2026, all new residential appraisal reports submitted to Fannie Mae and Freddie…
Shifting Market? Share your Thoughts in our Market Indicator Survey
As we wrap up another month, we invite actively engaged agents and brokers in the…
Unrepresented Buyer Clarity
Just a reminder to take extra care in ensuring you are very clear about who…
Volunteer to Help Us Stay Informed on Your Town
Housing Advocacy Chair Jessie Downer has worked with her committee invites you to be a…
FOREWARN: Did You Activate Your Account?
September is Safety Month – A reminder that the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS benefit is…
Board Office Closed Labor Day
Happy Labor Day. The Board Office will be closed to give staff a much needed…
Nominating Committees are Meeting!
Each year, there are several positions open for new and emerging leadership and we hope…
Have a license Renewal Coming Up? Prepare!
The phone rings often at the board office with issues when members are trying to…
REMINDER: What’s going on with the Lead Paint Form?
There is still a bit of confusion about the “new” and “old” versions of the…
The new appraisal format is coming November 2—and REALTORS® should be prepared.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are transitioning to UAD 3.6, a new appraisal data standard that…
Notes from Legal: Dual Agency & Wire Fraud Oldie but Goodie
If I represent two buyers interested in submitting an offer on the same property is…