The U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a $2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package on March 25, 2020, with overwhelming bipartisan support.  The legislation now goes to the U.S. House, where it is expected to quickly pass. President Trump has said he will sign it into law.  Here's what's in it.

Here is the latest information and updates

Important information about the Governor's Emergency Order, issued March 23, 2020

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The COVID-19 Addendum was prepared to assist Buyers and Sellers with managing delays caused by the novel Coronavirus.

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Here is the latest news on business and government impacts

Governor Hogan has issued a proclamation extending licenses during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Please read the full proclamation for details.  To summarize, if your license expired on or after March 5th (when the state of emergency was declared), you will have until 30 days after the state of emergency is rescinded (a date to be determined) to renew your license. CE classes required for renewal of the extended license, may also be taken during this extension timeframe.  We will widely publicize the date the state of emergency is rescinded to our members, so stay tuned.

UPDATE 3/11:  HB 1628 - Sales Tax on Services was voted down by the full Ways and Means Committee Friday evening (3/6)!  There is another bill, however, HB 1354 - Sales and Use Tax on Services - that Maryland REALTORS Legislative Committee voted for a No Position since it does not include a tax on real estate services.  We will continue to monitor this bill and keep you updated. The Call for Action for HB 1628 has currently been suspended.  Thank you for all of your continued advocacy efforts.

RPAC Trustee Chairman Mike Cerrito announced in early February that Maryland will promote increased major investor participation by offering an early recognition option.

Sales start strong amidst inventory concerns.

Maryland looks forward to a positive housing market in 2020

Please read this letter from President John A. Harrison regarding our 2020 Annual Conference & EXPO.

Check out the October housing stats

Maryland REALTORS 2020 President, John A. Harrison, welcomes new Realtor members and describes the resources and benefits available to them. 

Click below for a summary of real estate bills that become law on October 1, 2019 in Maryland.  The law changes include: a new duty of confidentiality prior to entering a real estate brokerage relationship; a mandated disclosure for attorneys and title agents who hold escrow money related to a home purchase; and more streamlined licensing options for some out-of-state licensees who are veterans or serving in a military career and relocate to Maryland.

Average home prices rose by 2.7 percent while the median price increased by 3.3 percent as compared to the same time in 2018.

Learn more about incoming President John A Harrison and how to keep your clients data safe!

Maryland REALTORS^®, along with the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR), applauds the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for finalizing new Federal Housing Authority (FHA) regulations which significantly alter the condominium approval process.