Government Affairs News

MAR represents Maryland REALTORS® by making your voice heard in Congress and at the State Legislature. Our primary concern is protecting your professional and business interests. Our Legislative and Public Policy Committees develop a straightforward political agenda to:Support and develop legislation that helps our industry, and Oppose legislation that hurts the free transfer of real estate. The Legislative Committee typically reviews over 200 pieces of legislation and regulations each year.

Mortgage Interest Deduction at Risk: Contact Your Elected Officials and the Governor!

01/30/2012

Under the Governor’s proposed Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2012 (BRFA, HB 87/SB 152), Maryland would scale back the most important tax benefit that homeowners receive, at a time when one out of every five homes are underwater or have lost significant equity (DHCD, November 2011)! URGE your legislators to OPPOSE the Governor’s BRFA Bill. REALTORS TAKE ACTION NOW!

Governor Issues Executive Order to Implement PlanMaryland

12/27/2011

On December 19, Governor Martin O'Malley issued an Executive Order implementing PlanMaryland.

Congress Extends Flood Insurance until May 31, 2012

12/18/2011

Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until May 31, 2012. Congress is still working on a five year reauthorization of the NFIP, but was unable to complete the work before the end of the year.

SMART, Smart Phone Users...CFA App ALERT!

11/01/2011

Get the REALTOR Action Center Mobile App! Use the instructions via this link to download the FREE Action Center mobile app...