September 3, 2019 Events & Programs Updates
REALTOR Safety Empower Hours
Don’t miss our FREE trainings that will teach you how to protect yourself from physical as well as virtual harm.
News & Updates
September 1, 2019 MLS Updates
CCIMLS Public Remarks Now Allow for 1200 Characters
Many of you have said the current 800 character limit is too limiting to tell consumers all the great information about your listing.
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 17, 2019 Member Benefits, MLS Updates RPR Staff
RPR Adds Opportunity Zones
RPR has added another great feature to their platform: Opportunity Zones. This powerful data layer will allow you to use RPR’s map interface to analyze and search for properties within the 8,700 Opportunity Zones throughout the U.S., in both Residential and Commercial modes.
August 17, 2019 Legal Updates MAR Legal Hotline
Legal Hotline: When is Payment Due to the Cooperating Broker?
The buyer’s agent is demanding their commission check at closing, but I’m not comfortable paying out funds until the transaction is on record. When is payment due to the cooperating broker?
