Dec 21, 20203 minFederal COVID Relief BillOn December 21, Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill. NAR has worked hard advocating for several of the key provisions of the...
Aug 27, 20201 minPUA Update: August 26, 2020“Massachusetts unemployment checks to get $300 boost from feds amid coronavirus crisis,” by Rick Sobey, Boston...
Jun 19, 20201 minReopening BrokeragesBest Practices for Reopening Your Real Estate Office Although real estate was named an essential service throughout the State of...
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 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 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 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,...
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 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 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 14, 20201 minNEW Federal Advocacy Resource - Quick Reference Guide to Recent Health Insurance ChangesThe Guide provides a high- level overview organized by source and type of coverage (Employer, Medicare, ACA for testing, treatment,...
Apr 10, 20202 minRealtors® eligible to apply for benefits under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)Last Updated April 16, 2020 What's New: Updated Table of Federal Benefit Programs for Independent Contractors Today Realtors® became...
Apr 3, 20201 minSBA CARES Act Clarification and FAQLate on April 2, the SBA released its interim final rule on the SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program loans, created by the CARES Act. ...
Apr 1, 20203 minNotes from the MAR Legal Hotline: April 2020This month’s edition of the Notes from the Legal Hotline focuses on disruptions to the real estate industry as a result of COVID-19....
Mar 31, 20202 minReal Estate as an Essential Business & Short-Term RentalsOn March 31, Governor Baker made two important announcements concerning real estate: Real Estate as an Essential Business The essential...
Mar 19, 20201 minSenate Passes Emergency Coronavirus AidSelf-Employed, Small Business Included in Emergency Aid Measures The Senate passed emergency legislation on March 18 to provide support...