Congress and the President extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).......again. The latest temporary extension of the NFIP will last through November 21st.

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.

Review the 2019 Summary of Changes & Practice Tips document located on the Statewide Forms page to obtain information about new and revised Maryland REALTORS® forms.

For details regarding the changes, review the 2019 Summary of Changes & Practice Tips

For detailes regarding the 2019 changes to Maryland REALTORS forms, please review the 2019 Summary of Changes and Practice Tips located on the Statewide Forms page.

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.

Watch Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky lead a Round-able discussion on recent laws passed, Governance issues, Risk Management Trends and Initiatives.  Watch here.

Residential housing prices continued to climb in June compared to the same period in 2018, according to housing statistics released by Maryland REALTORS^®. Average house prices rose by 4 percent while the median price increased by 3.1 percent as compared to the same time in 2018.

WASHINGTON (June 26, 2019) – The National Association of Realtors® commended Congressional and White House efforts to protect the VA Home Loan Program after the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act was signed into law by President Trump on Tuesday night. 

Colette Masengale, ESQ answers some frequently asked questions on Condo and HOA Docs.

Join us for the Annual Conference & EXPO at the Gaylord National Harbor this September. 

Residential home prices climbed in May compared to the same period in 2018, according to housing statistics released by Maryland REALTORS^®. 

We have the most update information on Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs) and a recap from the Commercial Symposium, along with the latest from Anirban Basu on the housing market.  

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.

Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young issued a Press Release with respect to the Ransomware Attack on the City’s network systems. The announcement included an update on Real Estate Transactions. 

Residential home prices climbed in April compared to the same period in 2018, according to housing statistics released by Maryland REALTORS^®. Average home prices rose by .6 percent while the median price increased by 3.5 percent as compared to the same time in 2018.

A review of the Maryland Mortgage Program updates and highlights, including the Maryland HomeCredit Program (mortgage credit certificates) and the Maryland SmartBuy student debt initiative, as well as significant program changes and new offerings.