| Achieve Conference: RPAC Luncheon Wrap Up |
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Every year, the Michigan Association of REALTORS® recognizes members and affiliates who contribute to RPAC through a special recognition luncheon. 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 2012. ... more
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| Staffing Changes Announced At The Michigan Association of REALTORS® |
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Today, The Michigan Association of REALTORS® (MAR) CEO Bill Martin announced that Rob Campau, Vice President of Public Policy and Legal Affairs, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In addition, Brad Ward, Director of Public Policy and Legal Affairs, has been named Vice President of Public Policy and Legal Affairs. ... more
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| Local Associations to be recognized for their RPAC efforts at luncheon |
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The Michigan Association of REALTORS® would again like to thank all of the local associations who made the final push for RPAC investors at the end of 2012. With a state RPAC goal of $425,000, REALTOR® members met and exceeded it with a final total of $519,160! ... more
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| Art Van Home Rewards Program Now Offers $300 in Rewards |
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MAR Edge partner Art Van, introduces even more rewards with the Home Rewards Program. New in 2013, the program has doubled the reward value to home purchasers for use at Art Van, Paul’s TV and World of Floors.
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| Achieve Early Registration Rates End Friday, January 11 |
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Have you made plans to attend MAR’s premiere leadership event of the year? Achieve is only a few weeks away, taking place January 24-25 at the MGM Grand Detroit. Early registration rates end on January 11.
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| Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Legislation Signed into Law |
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Legislation providing a regulatory structure for Appraisal Management Companies (AMC’s) has been signed into law by the Governor. Public Act 426 and 505 of 2012 sponsored by Representative and REALTOR® member Margaret O’Brien (R-Portage) were introduced to get Michigan into compliance with federal financial reforms, which require state regulation of AMC’s. ... more
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| Congress Extends Cancellation of Mortgage Debt Relief for 1 year |
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According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) as part of the fiscal cliff deal, Congress has extended the cancellation of mortgage debt relief provision for 1 year, through the end of 2013. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law shortly.
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| November Continues Trend with Increased Sales and Average Selling Prices |
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According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, overall November total sales volume and average sales price of single-family homes in Michigan continued to rise compared to the same time last year.
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| MAR-Supported Legislative Success: A Year In Review |
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The 2011-2012 legislative session wrapped up late last week for the Michigan House and Senate. This year yielded some long-fought and well-earned legislative victories for the MAR.
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| MAR Success as Lame Duck Session comes to a close |
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Yesterday marked the end of the 2011-2012 state Legislative Session. However, before the books were closed, various MAR-supported legislation made its way through the process and on to the Governor’s desk for signature: ... more
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