| Call for Action: Prevent New Tax Burdens on Real Estate |
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Congress is considering changes to the tax code in order to pay for a number of tax provisions expiring in 2010.Two of these provisions would impact real estate. The first would require all owners of rental properties to file IRS 1099 forms for all contractors they do business with if they pay that contractor $600 or more in any given year. This onerous provision would apply to even the smallest landlord. ... more
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| Convention 2010 Web site Is Now Open; What happens at Convention, Stays with Your Career! |
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Join MAR and your peers, September 29 – October 1 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort as we gather to see the latest the industry has to offer. Stay effective through the relationships you build at the networking events, increase your knowledge from national speakers and enjoy the fun atmosphere only found at the MAR Convention & Expo. ... more
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| Sales Tax on Services Poll Results |
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan voters overwhelmingly oppose an effort to expand the state sales tax to services and instead want their political leaders to balance the state’s budget by cutting spending, according to a new poll released today by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. ... more
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| News from NAR: The American Clean Energy and Security Act: Myths and Facts of the legislation |
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act by Reps. Waxman (D‐CA) and Markey (D‐MA). Following NAR’s long‐standing policy to only take a position on legislation, or provisions within legislation that have a direct affect on real estate, NAR worked with our Congressional allies to strip the Energy Bill of provisions that would have adversely affected our industry. ... more
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| Information and FAQ regarding the EPA’s new lead paint renovation rule |
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As you may know, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new lead paint renovation rule, which went into effect on April 22nd of this year. The MAR has received many calls on this issue, and the link below should alleviate any questions or concerns regarding what this new rule means for REALTORS®. ... more
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| 2010 Great Debates Video Series |
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Watch the 2010 Great Debates Video Series on Mirealtors.com. The first video features John Logie and Robert LaBrant as they debate whether to call a constitutional convention to propose revisions to the state’s rules for government. Brought to you by The Center for Michigan. ... more
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| NAR Midyear Meetings: Moving the REALTOR® agenda forward in Washington |
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Next month (May 10-15), the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) will hold their annual Midyear meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. These meetings provide an opportunity for each state association the chance to meet with their legislators to discuss issues important to the real estate industry. The MAR Federal Political Coordinators, along with REALTORS® members from around the state, will head to Washington D.C. to meet with members of the Michigan delegation, which includes two Senators and fifteen Congressional Representatives. Top industry priorities on the national level include; access to affordable healthcare, protecting the mortgage interest deduction, and reforming the financial services and mortgage market in order to protect property owners, buyers, and REALTORS®. ... more
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| April is Fair Housing month; Resources available on Mirealtors.com |
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The Michigan Association of REALTORS® has a goal for its members: Give all Michigan residents the opportunity to realize the American dream of homeownership. This goal is a challenge to all REALTORS®, who are leaders in a culturally diverse real estate environment, to rise to new heights and provide creative and innovative solutions to diversify the real estate environment. To achieve this mission, MAR has a comprehensive strategy to break down barriers of homeownership. ... more
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| Broker Summit Session Handouts Available Online |
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Handouts from the 2010 MAR Broker Summit are available on Mirealtors.com. View all available handouts and download them in PDF format. ... more
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| Local Agents Seeking New Ways To Grow Business Through Secretary of State Marketing Program |
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Digital 10 Network (D10TV), MAR and NAR have been collaborating to bring relevant information about the real estate industry in front of local communities in an effort to help increase sales. Beginning in early April D10TV will begin airing an extremely informative series of videos from David Bach entitled, “Smart Homeowners.” There aren’t many things that will change someone’s financial future faster than owning a home. ... more
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