January 8, 2019: Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program until May 31st, 2019.   NAR and other groups continue to work on a more permanent extension of the program.

Find out what we expect to happen during the 2019 Legislative Session in the newest edition of the Maryland REALTOR Magazine. 

Residential home prices made slight gains in October compared to the same period of 2017, according to housing statistics released by Maryland REALTORS.  Average home prices rose by .9 percent, while median prices also rose in October by .5 percent as compared to the same time in 2017.

Did you know that 42% of REALTORS^® are NOT prepared for a financial emergency and 43% are NOT saving for retirement? That’s why the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (NAR) created the Center for REALTOR^® Financial Wellness. This new program will help you be financially solvent and independent, both in your career and at retirement. The Center for REALTOR^® Financial Wellness is a comprehensive online resource that has something to offer all NAR members no matter your level of professional expertise or stage of financial planning.

For details regarding the changes, please review the Summary of Changes and Practice Tips.