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NAR Update: Tax Reform and RESPA Fines
February 24, 2017
A tax reform plan by the House Ways & Means Committee would eliminate the property tax deduction, double the standard deduction, and lower tax rates. Also being considered is repeal of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. REALTORS® expressed concerns over the changes at a meeting two weeks ago with leaders of the Ways & Means Committee. The […]
MRIS is now Bright MLS
January 16, 2017
Real estate organizations from neighboring areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, including MRIS, have united as Bright MLS. The creation of this new organization is a direct response to your demands that the MLS break down market barriers and provide real estate professionals with expanded property information that exceeds what consumers can get from publicly available […]
YPN Workshop: Breaking Down the Sales Contract – Wednesday, 4/5
January 15, 2017
Bring Your Contracts and Your Questions! Gain a Better Understanding of Some of the Most Complex Sections of the Real Estate Sales Contract. This interactive session will cover recent changes to the sales contract, common contingencies, addendums, and disclosures, as well as sections in the contract often left incomplete or completed incorrectly. Areas of focus […]
How to Rock as a Listing & Selling Agent Workshop – Thursday, 4/6
January 15, 2017
Join us for How to Rock as a Listing & Selling Agent on Thursday, April 6th, 9AM-4PM, DAAR, Ashburn. This day-long offering covers a full range of tools, techniques, and strategies involved with successfully working with buyers and sellers. Sessions include: “Working with Buyers,” “The Real Truth in Lending (lender panel),” and “Successful Listings.” Free for […]