January 30, 2012

ACT NOW—Tell your state elected officials and the Governor:  Don’t limit Deductions for Mortgage Interest and Property Taxes!  Click here to send them a message SAVE MD's (Maryland's) MID (Mortgage Interest Deduction)

MEMBERS NOTE
Beginning the week of January 23, 2012, the MAR Legal Hotline will operate on Monday and Wednesday only.  Due to staffing constraints, the Hotline will not operate on Fridays.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE LEGAL HOTLINE FORM

FREE WEBINAR THURSDAYS
Navigating short Sales Successfully-- CDPE specialist Aaron Rice will navigate you through how to classify government and pre-foreclosure sales programs and bank cash incentive programs.  You will be introduced to checklists and interview techniques for the distressed property seller. REGISTER .  For the complete schedule CLICK HERE

TOM FERRY PRESENTS AT TWO LOCATIONS—FREE REGISTRATION

FHLB-Atlanta announces new Affordable Housing Program “set-aside” products for Maryland, available now. MORE INFO

TAXES WEBINAR--If you missed the Taxes Webinar on January 17th or want to view it again, click here.

VIDEO OF MAR CONTRACT CHANGES review the 2011 Statewide Forms Review and Practice Tips for details of the changes. CLICK HERE FOR REVISED FORMS. 

REGULATORY REFORM COMMENTS--Have ideas on how to improve Maryland’s economy by reducing regulatory burdens?  MAR and the Maryland State Government want YOUR FEEDBACK

 MAR to offer GRI 200 starting February 21, 2012.  Enrollment open – CHECK IT OUT!
 
OTHER NEWS

INDEPENDENT LANDLORDS—All the tools you need including credit & criminal reports, get started, no approval process.  No minimums. Visit TRANSUNION SMARTMOVE

DISCOUNT ON PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES—Eco-friendly ink cartridges save 30-70%. To Order and for details

TRAVELING SOON? Join Airport Fast Park at BWI by registering through AIRPORT FAST PARK and use the special code (0326207)

MAR Members Can Now Save Up To 30% Shipping with UPS

Enjoy Cash Back on your electricity bill as a member of MAR.  Sign up to earn 5% Cash Back on your electricity supply for your business or 3% for your home every year with no service change ENERGY PLUS or call 877-826-9931 and mention Offer Code “MRL-5535”

MARYLAND HOUSING STATISTICS BY COUNTY

ROLE OF REAL ESTATE IN MARYLAND'S ECONOMY  Don’t miss valuable research provided by the Maryland Association of REALTORS from the Sage Policy Group.

MAKE YOUR RPAC CONTRIBUTION ONLINE New—Major Donor Installment Form.

INFORMATIVE SALES MEETINGS-MAR Legal Department staff is available to speak at your sales meetings on the current legislative session, risk reduction, agency, and statewide sales contract. Visits are being scheduled now. (No CE credit) Email CHUCK KASKY or DON MARTIN or call 800-638-6425.