March 16, 2023 Government & Community Affairs, Good Neighbor Spotlight
MAR Charitable Grants Now Available
The MAR Charitable Foundation awards grants to 501c3 organizations that work with REALTOR® members to help those in need across Massachusetts.
News & Updates
February 10, 2023 Government & Community Affairs
DEP Concludes Title V/Watershed Permit Comment Period
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has concluded their public comment period for the proposed voluntary Watershed Permit and updated Title V proposed regulations.
January 20, 2023 Industry News
Be on the Lookout for Listing Scams!
Increasingly creative listing scams are on the rise.
January 12, 2023 Government & Community Affairs
DEP Holds Public Hearings on New Title V Regulations
The proposed regulations are designed by MassDEP to enhance protection of embayments and estuaries—particularly on Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts—from nitrogen pollution originating primarily from wastewater. The proposed amendments will add nitrogen reduction provisions within natural resource areas for Title 5 systems.
December 20, 2022 Government & Community Affairs, Industry News
Seven Community Organizations Receive Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Charitable Grants
Belonging to Each Other, CIVOC, Champ Homes, Cove Clubhouse, HECH, Homeless Prevention Council, and Vineyard House all receive $1,500 grants.
November 29, 2022 Government & Community Affairs, Industry News
FHFA Announces 2023 Conforming Loan Limits
On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced new conforming loan limits (CLLs) for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2023. On Cape Cod, the new FHFA mortgage loan limit will be $729,600, an increase of $79,700 from the previous limit of $647,200 in 2022.
