September 18, 2019 Government & Community Affairs
Call for Feedback on Private Ways and Utilities Bill
Help us gather stories about the need for S.2066, a bill that would modernize the process for maintaining private ways and utilities
News & Updates
August 27, 2019 Government & Community Affairs
What Does the New FHA Condo Rule Mean for Cape Cod and the Islands
Last week, the Federal Housing Administration finalized rule-making for long-awaited reform to condo financing for FHA loans. Many of the changes secured in the rule are policies which REALTORS® have long advocated for and the final product will yield thousands of new homeownership opportunities, and help increase availability options for buyers.
August 26, 2019 Government & Community Affairs, Industry News
First Citizens Rolls Out Loan Program for Homeowners to Add Accessory Unit on Property
First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union, in conjunction with the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) announced a new loan offering to help local homeowners add in-law suites/small rental units to their property as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for a family member, a caregiver, or simply to generate rental income from unused space.
August 16, 2019 Government & Community Affairs
Grant Funds Available to Harwich Tornado Victims
The Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® has launched a grant program to help Harwich homeowners that were affected by the recent tornadoes.
August 6, 2019 Government & Community Affairs
REALTORS® Provide Input on Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations
The Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® and the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® submitted joint input on the proposed short-term rental regulations today. The testimony was provided by Blake Decker, CCIAOR's Vacation Rental Council Chair; Jonathan Schreiber, staff attorney for MAR; and Ryan Castle, CCIAOR's CEO.
July 25, 2019 Government & Community Affairs
REALTORS® Testify in Support of Senator Cyr's First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Legislation
Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Committee Chair Amy Wallick testified this week to a state senate panel in support of Senator Julian Cyr’s first-time home buyer savings account legislation.
