| Visit the Real Estate Forms Library on Mirealtors.com |
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The Michigan Association of REALTORS stocks a wide variety of standard real estate forms and publications for members real estate transaction needs. MAR’s real estate forms library contains disclosure statements; agency forms; lead based paint forms; listing agreements; sales contracts; closing statements; and sample language for miscellaneous transactions. ... more
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| Legislation applies property regulations: Bill aims to prevent accidents involving off-road vehicles |
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House Bill 5777, introduced by Representative Mike Lahti (D-Hancock) aims to prevent accidents involving off-road vehicles like snow mobiles and motorbikes. However, the bill would impose appearance regulations on barriers utilizing rope, chain, and wire to block an entry or exit to a property. ... more
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| Property Taxes and appealing your assessment: Guidelines for REALTORS® to pass along to their buyers |
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It’s that time of year again – homeowners have started to receive their 2010 property tax assessments in the mail. Over the last few years, homeowners have been frustrated by their assessed value increasing, while their property value has decreased because of the economic downturn. This is due to current law that allows a home’s taxable value to increase each year by either the rate of inflation or 5%, whichever is lower. However, this tax year is particularly interesting because Michigan has a negative inflation rate. So, almost every homeowner should see a property tax decrease of at least .3%.
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| Broker Summit Web site Now Open |
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MAR's Annual Broker Summit is the only event in the State of Michigan where brokers from around the state come together for a day of education and networking. Join nearly 200 of your peers to discuss current conditions, hear from nationally renowned speakers, share best practices, learn new trends and more! Register today for a positive disruption this April 27, 2010, at the Inn at St. Johns. ... more
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| January Homes Sales, Average Price Edge Upward |
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The Michigan Association of REALTORS® has received the majority of housing statistics for January. With 80% of Michigan’s local associations reporting, the average sales price of a home in Michigan rose over 20% from January 2009, further signaling a trend in stabilized prices across central, western, and upper Michigan. ... more
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| Business community opposes Governor’s budget proposal; Frustrated by lack of reforms |
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Last week, the Governor unveiled her proposed 2010-2011 budget. Unfortunately, this plan addresses two-thirds of the deficit through tax increases and stimulus money, while only touching upon state government’s much needed cost-saving reforms. Unfortunately, this proposal is a $400 million tax increase over the next 2 years followed by promises of cuts down the road. ... more
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| Sender e-mail domain greater than 23 characters? – Here’s your MongoFax fix! |
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Last year, MAR launched MongoFAX, a free tool for members of the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. This handy program instantly faxes paper documents, such as disclosure packages, signed contracts, etc., directly to any e-mail address. All you need is an ordinary fax machine and MAR’s designated MongoFAX Cover Page. ... more
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| 2009 Local Association RPAC Awards |
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Every year, the Michigan Association of REALTORS® recognizes members and affiliates who contribute to RPAC through a special recognition luncheon. This year, the luncheon was held during the Achieve conference in Detroit, where members from around the state gather to celebrate the RPAC accomplishments that their local associations achieved in 2009. Jim Fase, 2009 RPAC Trustee Chair, and Mary Rockwell, 2010 RPAC Vice-Chair, congratulated the award recipients. ... more
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| Senate Republicans push 2010 as “Year of the Reform” |
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Recently, the Senate Republican caucus unveiled their top 10 legislative reforms that they say, can aide in eliminating the 2011 budget deficit. Currently, early figures of the 2011 deficit are around $1.7-2 billion. Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) unveiled 10 cost-saving legislative initiatives for state and local government entities. The goal of the initiatives is to provide efficient government services, while making it cost-effective for Michigan citizens. ... more
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| Finalize Plans for MAR’s 2010 Achieve Conference & Achieve After Dark |
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Next week marks the 2010 MAR Achieve Conference & Achieve After Dark. Being held January 21-22 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, be sure your association’s leadership and top REALTORS® are registered today. ... more
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