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.

MARYLAND LOCATION FOR RALLY TO PROTECT AMERICAN DREAM

Those attending the NAR Rally to Protect the American Dream from Maryland, MAR members of Region 3 will be by the perimeter on 15th Street side, nearby one of the food tents and the RPAC Booth -- LOOK FOR THE MARYLAND FLAG! Please be in place before 10 am! Click Link to Article for a Map of the rendezvous location for all NAR Regions on the National Mall by the Washington Monument. Safe travels ALL!

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Maryland Legislature Completes Special Session

The Maryland Legislature completed its special session on May 16th. The Legislature increased some taxes, but did not reduce the mortgage interest and state and local property tax deductions.

Status of Key Legislative Priorities

The 2012 Maryland Legislature ended on Monday April 9th. Click below to read about the status of key Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) legislative priorities.

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Real Estate Commission Revises Licensee Disclosure Regulation

Real Estate Commission Executive Director Katherine Connelly has announced final action on two changes in the Code of Ethics that govern all Maryland real estate licensees. The modfications, effective March 19, 2012, update a licensee's duty to disclose an ownership interest in property offered for sale or lease, a licensee's interest in acquiring a property and disclosure requirements for employees of a real estate brokerage or a licensee. The Commission also updated the rule prohibiting discrimination in the provision of real estate brokerage services.

ALL Politics really is LOCAL.

Tip O'Neill was right. The Southern Maryland Association of Realtors recently won a vote on an important downzoning issue.

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