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    Welcome to Phase 2
    • Jun 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Welcome to Phase 2

    Today, Massachusetts transitioned into Phase 2 of its reopening plan. Phase 2 allows for short-term rentals to resume for leisure and...
    PPP Flexibility Legislation Signed Into Law
    • Jun 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    PPP Flexibility Legislation Signed Into Law

    Today President Trump signed the “PPP Flexibility Act”, which amends the CARES Act to give more flexibility to PPP borrowers in how they...
    Short-Term Rental Guidance Preview
    • May 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    Short-Term Rental Guidance Preview

    On May 29, the Governor released a preview of the safety standards and checklist for lodging operators. The preview provides guidance for...
    House Passes PPP Bill and New Loan Forgiveness Guidance
    • May 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    House Passes PPP Bill and New Loan Forgiveness Guidance

    The House of Representatives just passed the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act," which makes several amendments to the CARES...
    RMV Implements Further Credential Extensions
    • May 22, 2020
    • 3 min

    RMV Implements Further Credential Extensions

    Many Expiring Licenses, Registrations, and Other Credentials Further Extended The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has...
    SBA, Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
    • May 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    SBA, Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

    On Friday, the SBA and Treasury released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. The application provides...
    HEROES Act and Courts Update: May 15, 2020
    • May 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    HEROES Act and Courts Update: May 15, 2020

    HEROES Act Update On May 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency...
    Gov. Baker Announces Approach to Reopening MA
    • May 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    Gov. Baker Announces Approach to Reopening MA

    On May 11, Governor Baker announced a four-phase approach to reopening Massachusetts. Because real estate is currently considered an...
    Short-Term Rental Update
    • May 11, 2020
    • 2 min

    Short-Term Rental Update

    On April 28, the Department of Public Health released guidance for short-term rentals related to the extension from May 4 to May 18 of...
    SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal Reopens
    • May 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal Reopens

    The SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal is back up and accepting apps on a limited basis. Important: Accepting apps for two business...
    Extended: Members TeleHealth℠ Coverage for Realtors®
    • May 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    Extended: 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,...
    Complying with the Emergency Order Allowing the Deferral of Smoke Detector Inspections
    • May 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Complying with the Emergency Order Allowing the Deferral of Smoke Detector Inspections

    In March, MAR worked with the Department of Fire Services on an emergency order allowing the deferral of smoke detector and carbon...
    Free Registration For Virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
    • Apr 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Free Registration For Virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings

    We are a collective force of 1.4 million REALTORS® who know that the buying and selling process is much more than a transaction. At...
    Mandatory Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Short-Term Rental Extended Until May 18
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    Mandatory Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Short-Term Rental Extended Until May 18

    Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order extending mandatory closure of non-essential businesses and short-term rentals...
    Governor Baker Signs Remote Notarization Bill
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    Governor Baker Signs Remote Notarization Bill

    On April 27, Governor Baker signed the remote notarization bill, S.2645 into law, codified as Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020. MAR has...
    The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Process Reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM
    • Apr 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Process Reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM

    The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM. This program, created by the CARES Act,...
    How to Secure Your Business Through the CARES Act
    • Apr 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to Secure Your Business Through the CARES Act

    In anticipation of the refunding of the CARES Act, we have included a link to a video from NAR. It features REALTORS®, with different...
    COVID-19 Housing Bill Signed Into Law
    • Apr 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    COVID-19 Housing Bill Signed Into Law

    On Wednesday, April 15, the legislature’s conference committee reached consensus on a COVID-19 housing bill and today April 20, Governor...
    Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Now Available in MA
    • Apr 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Now Available in MA

    Today Massachusetts launched its Pandemic Unemployment Assistance portal, which allows independent contractors such as Realtors® to apply...
    RMV Implements Further Extensions
    • Apr 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    RMV Implements Further Extensions

    Further Extensions Implemented for Expiring Licenses, Permits, Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers, and Passenger Plate Registrations The...
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