Jun 8, 20201 minWelcome to Phase 2Today, Massachusetts transitioned into Phase 2 of its reopening plan. Phase 2 allows for short-term rentals to resume for leisure and...
Jun 5, 20201 minPPP Flexibility Legislation Signed Into LawToday President Trump signed the “PPP Flexibility Act”, which amends the CARES Act to give more flexibility to PPP borrowers in how they...
May 29, 20201 minShort-Term Rental Guidance PreviewOn May 29, the Governor released a preview of the safety standards and checklist for lodging operators. The preview provides guidance for...
May 28, 20202 minHouse Passes PPP Bill and New Loan Forgiveness GuidanceThe House of Representatives just passed the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act," which makes several amendments to the CARES...
May 22, 20203 minRMV Implements Further Credential ExtensionsMany Expiring Licenses, Registrations, and Other Credentials Further Extended The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has...
May 18, 20201 minSBA, Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness ApplicationOn Friday, the SBA and Treasury released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. The application provides...
May 15, 20202 minHEROES Act and Courts Update: May 15, 2020HEROES Act Update On May 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency...
May 11, 20201 minGov. Baker Announces Approach to Reopening MAOn May 11, Governor Baker announced a four-phase approach to reopening Massachusetts. Because real estate is currently considered an...
May 11, 20202 minShort-Term Rental UpdateOn April 28, the Department of Public Health released guidance for short-term rentals related to the extension from May 4 to May 18 of...
May 7, 20201 minSBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal ReopensThe SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal is back up and accepting apps on a limited basis. Important: Accepting apps for two business...
May 5, 20201 minExtended: Members TeleHealth℠ Coverage for Realtors®Extended: Members now have until May 31 to enroll for 2 months of NAR-funded Members TeleHealth℠. Upon the conclusion of the free period,...
May 4, 20202 minComplying with the Emergency Order Allowing the Deferral of Smoke Detector InspectionsIn March, MAR worked with the Department of Fire Services on an emergency order allowing the deferral of smoke detector and carbon...
Apr 30, 20201 minFree Registration For Virtual REALTORS® Legislative MeetingsWe are a collective force of 1.4 million REALTORS® who know that the buying and selling process is much more than a transaction. At...
Apr 28, 20201 minMandatory Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Short-Term Rental Extended Until May 18Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order extending mandatory closure of non-essential businesses and short-term rentals...
Apr 28, 20201 minGovernor Baker Signs Remote Notarization BillOn April 27, Governor Baker signed the remote notarization bill, S.2645 into law, codified as Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020. MAR has...
Apr 27, 20202 minThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Process Reopens on April 27 at 10:30AMThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM. This program, created by the CARES Act,...
Apr 23, 20201 minHow to Secure Your Business Through the CARES ActIn anticipation of the refunding of the CARES Act, we have included a link to a video from NAR. It features REALTORS®, with different...
Apr 21, 20202 minCOVID-19 Housing Bill Signed Into LawOn Wednesday, April 15, the legislature’s conference committee reached consensus on a COVID-19 housing bill and today April 20, Governor...
Apr 20, 20202 minPandemic Unemployment Assistance Now Available in MAToday Massachusetts launched its Pandemic Unemployment Assistance portal, which allows independent contractors such as Realtors® to apply...
Apr 16, 20202 minRMV Implements Further ExtensionsFurther Extensions Implemented for Expiring Licenses, Permits, Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers, and Passenger Plate Registrations The...