2025 1st Quarter Market Watch Report
Hot off the presses – the complete 2025 1st Quarter Market Watch PDF report, with…
New Consumer Guide: Title Fraud
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on…
Lead Paint Webinar to share with Homeowners / Landlords
The Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) is hosting a webinar for property-owners on…
One and Done – Have a few volunteer Hours? We need you!
The Community Service Committee is looking for “One and Done” volunteers – anyone who has…
Race for Profit Book Club Discussion
Our Berkshire Diversity/Fair Housing Committee Chair Patricia Molina would like to invite you, in honor…
Clear Cooperation Policy Change: Multiple Listing Options for Sellers
This week we have fielded questions about the new NAR MLS policy about Clear Cooperation……
NAR’s Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends
Since 2013, the National Association of REALTORS® has produced the Home Buyers and Sellers Generational…
Wildcard Searches – Wow!
Ever found yourself struggling to remember a full street name or neighborhood while searching in…
MAR Legal Hotline: Escrow Signatory
Q: Can I add my business partner as a second signatory on the brokerage’s escrow…
Clear Cooperation Policy Change: Multiple Listing Options for Sellers
As the dust settles this week over a year-long ‘clear cooperation’ policy public debate, the…
AJ’s Heart Journey Help
For those following along with REALTOR Tony Reillo’s 14 year old son AJ’s heart journey,…
New NAR Consumer Guide: Multiple Offers
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on…
The Real Estate Professional’s Role In Determining Legal Use
ICYMI Article from MAR’s Legal Team on determining a properties legal use. Published March 20th.…
MAR Legal Hotline: Related to Client
Q: The buyer I represent is related to me through marriage, do I have to…
Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Takes Effect Statewide
You should know…Another hot topic at our legal meeting this week was the new ADU…
Right to a Home Inspection without Pressure to Waive: June 15, 2025
Big Change Coming – We mentioned this in February, but please make note!! Our Contract…
MAR Legal Hotline: Cooperative Compensation
Q: The listing broker has conveyed the seller’s willingness to pay buyer broker compensation, and…
More Visibility for Rich Listing Media Available Now
As consumers come to expect more rich listing media, we are creating enhancements to ensure…
Down Payment Assistance from MassHousing
MassHousing offers several down payment assistance programs, each of which has its own terms, conditions…
Marketing Your Home: A new consumer guide
The new consumer guide this week focuses on several methods for sellers to consider in…