Legislative News

View from Annapolis – REALTOR® Priorities by The Numbers 

2/23/2023

Looking for an update on our 2023 REALTOR® Priority Legislation? Look no further! Our advocacy priorities for both industry operations and housing supply are making their way through the General Assembly.

View from Annapolis – Housing Briefing Edition

2/21/2023

On January 17, Maryland REALTORS® got into the business of selling housing…to the General Assembly, that is. 

The newly re-named Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee held a briefing for new and returning members on the state of Affordable Housing in Maryland.  

Maryland REALTORS® for Accessory Dwelling Units 2023

2/2/2023

Learn more about our recent ADU campaign.

General Assembly Provides Housing Help for Marylanders

11/28/2022

General Assembly Provides Housing Help for Marylanders

The General Assembly considers and approves legislation on any number of subjects each year. However, only a handful of issues get attention in the media.  As a future or current homeowner, you may be wondering what our officials in Annapolis accomplished on housing this year.

Source of Income - It's Not Just for Rentals!

10/13/2022

In 2020, the General Assembly passed legislation to expand Source of Income as a protected class statewide. While many are aware of the implications that Source of Income protections have for property management, it also applies to real estate purchase transactions.

The Maryland Real Estate Commission recently released guidance for licensees for compliance with the state’s Source of Income regulations.

View from Annapolis - New Laws Effective Oct 1

9/30/2022

The wait for REALTOR® priority legislation is finally over. On October 1, 2022, our Pay at the Table and CE Affidavit bills are in full effect, along with other real estate measures supported by Maryland REALTORS®.

Housing Supply – Are Planners Leading the Way?

9/27/2022

The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) summer conference is most known for its unofficial and after-hours lineup of receptions and fundraisers for the political set. Between all of that, attendees manage to sneak in an educational session or two.

IS ALL OF YOUR ADVERTISING COMPLIANT WITH THE LAW?

3/23/2022

The Maryland Real Estate Commission is attempting to better enforce ALL advertising compliance with the law, this includes digital as well so that no advertising is misleading to the public.  Most recently, March 7th, in an effort to clarify this for ALL advertising the Commission finalized the regulation “Relations to the Public,” specifically as it pertains to digital advertising and detailed below with an explanation – also known as the one-click rule (Md. Code Regs. 09.11.02.01).  It also provides additional guidance on team advertising.