| 2008 Major Legislative Highlights: A look ahead at 2009 Policy Goals |
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As 2009 rolls in, the MAR will continue to meet with new and veteran legislators on both sides of the aisle to craft sound policies affecting the real estate industry. As in 2008, it will be essential to ensure that the REALTOR® community is protected this year as well. The 2008 legislative successes below provide the framework for another prosperous year, and will aide in promoting the REALTOR® industry in Michigan. ... more
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| Gross Receipts Bill Passes After Marathon Legislative Session |
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House Bill 5924, sponsored by Representative Steve Bieda (D-Warren), passed both the House and Senate and is on its way to the Governor’s desk for her signature. You may recall that one of the MAR’s top priorities of 2008 was the continued revision of the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) to protect against any harmful deviation in tax policy regarding Brokers and Salespersons. ... more
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| Lame Duck Session Continues this Week |
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The Michigan Legislature is wrapping the 2008 session up this week. The MAR is putting the final push on several bills that will significantly affect the real estate industry.
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| Fair housing efforts include Michigan Association of REALTORS contributions |
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The National Association of Realtors commended the collaborative efforts of hundreds of fair housing advocates who participated in the National Commission on Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. ... more
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| Members Mourn Loss of REALTOR |
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The Michigan Association of REALTORS® is deeply moved by the tragic passing of Walter Harris, a member from the Grosse Pointe area. Members from around the state are keeping Walter, his wife and six children in their thoughts as they remember his dedication to serving his community as a Detroit firefighter and minister as well as a real estate agent with Legacy Residential & Commercial Group. ... more
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| SwMC Awarded $20,000 To Boost Public Awareness of Area's Growth Potential |
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LANSING - The Southwest Michigan Commission has been awarded a $20,000 grant by People and Land (PAL) under its Regional Prosperity Initiative.
The goal of this W.K. Kellogg-funded initiative is to increase regional collaboration and promote Michigan prosperity in the emerging knowledge-based economy.The PAL grant will help the SwMC expand its promotional efforts boosting public awareness about the growth potential of Van Buren, Berrien and Cass counties.
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| 2008 General Election Wrap-Up |
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Congratulations on surviving this year’s election! The path after the November 4th election is paved with victories and disappointments. With all 110 House seats up for grabs on the state level, paired all 15 U.S. Congressional seats, 1 U.S. Senate seat, and a Supreme Court Justice spot, November’s ballot served up one of the most memorable (and expensive) election cycles in Michigan’s history. ... more
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| Real Estate Continuing Education |
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Have you met the 2 hours of law and rules con ed requirement?
The real estate occupational code states that each licensee needs 18 hours of con ed every 3 year cycle. ... more
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| NAR Economist Yun and MAR President Elect Coffey on social networking and real estate research |
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Late this summer, Yun and Coffey took a break from strategic planning to talk about the potential for developing real estate research within social networking sites. ... more
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| Major Property Tax Relief legislation moves under the Dome |
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Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives wrapped up the last days of session until after Election Day in November. However, before heading out of town, the House took up legislation regarding property tax relief for Michigan citizens. ... more
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