2/23/2023 View from Annapolis – REALTOR® Priorities by The Numbers 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. click for more info
2/21/2023 View from Annapolis – Housing Briefing Edition 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. click for more info
2/2/2023 Maryland REALTORS® for Accessory Dwelling Units 2023 Learn more about our recent ADU campaign. click for more info
11/28/2022 General Assembly Provides Housing Help for Marylanders 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. click for more info
10/26/2022 The Socioeconomics of the Housing Crisis When it comes to the Housing Crisis, we’re all in this together, but not all of us are impacted equally Read More
10/13/2022 Source of Income - It's Not Just for Rentals! 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. click for more info
9/30/2022 View from Annapolis - New Laws Effective Oct 1 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®. click for more info
9/27/2022 Real Estate Alliance Ensures an Equitable Homebuying Experience for All LGBTQ+ Consumers The Alliance is dedicated to enhancing the professional lives of its members while providing consumers with the proper resources to assist in buying, selling, and enjoying their homes. click for more info
9/27/2022 Housing Supply – Are Planners Leading the Way? 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. click for more info
8/5/2022 Apply for Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy 2022-2023 Program Today! Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Leadership Academy Program. If you are interested in serving in a leadership position at your REALTOR® organization at the local, state, and/or national level, Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy is for YOU! click for more info
3/23/2022 IS ALL OF YOUR ADVERTISING COMPLIANT WITH THE LAW? 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.
2/3/2022 FAQ: What to Know about Serving on an NAR Committee Find out how the selection process works and what you can do to put your best foot forward. click for more info
1/31/2022 Implicit Bias - Get the Story from the February -March Maryland REALTOR® Magazine Implicit Bias: Understanding the impulses that get in the way of fairness. click for more info
1/31/2022 Housing (or lack thereof) -- Get the Story from the February-March Maryland REALTOR® Magazine Where has all the housing gone? click for more info
1/31/2022 HOAs - Get the Story from the February-March issue of Maryland REALTOR® Magazine Understanding the HOA and working with Buyers and Sellers. click for more info
1/31/2022 CIPS - Get the Story from the February-March issue of Maryland REALTOR® magazine CIPS is returning this spring! Find out more then save the dates: April 22, 25, 27, 29, and May 1. click for more info
1/24/2022 Get the Slide Deck from the Jan. 19 Webinar: Don't Go There To watch the video recording of the webinar, please click here. click for more info