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July/20/2010
Bobby Rucci Announces Candidacy for 4th District Commissioner
Bobby Rucci, a longtime county resident, filed for the office of Charles County Commissioner from District 4 on Friday July 2, 2010. Rucci, a small business owner and REALTOR® said, "I am not a political insider, but as the owner of three small businesses in this county I see every day that its time
July/20/2010
Bud Humbert runs for Delegate Seat
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 28, Charles County. With your support, I hope to fill the seat of retiring Delegate, Murray Levy. Like so many of you, I am proud to call Charles County home and the place where I raised my family.
May/19/2010
REALTORS! Protect Your Business From Misguided Taxes
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.
These new tax burdens will further delay the real estate market recovery. These proposals are ill-advised...
July/1/2009
NAR Legislative Analysis
The overwhelming number of comments and questions generated by the House of Representatives passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act requires additional information to address the issue with members.
June/1/2009
Tax Credit Guidance for FHA Loans
Government entities and instrumentalities of government may provide a second mortgage. The 3.5 percent down payment may also be a gift from a family member, employer or nonprofit, charitable organization.
May/22/2009
Handling Short Sales? Read This!
Last week, the Obama Administration announced updates to its Making Home Affordable program that include a more uniform process for handling short sales. It is another step in helping more people stay out of the foreclosure nightmare.
April/8/2009
Oppose unamended Septic Bill HB176/SB 554
Call your Delegate TODAY at 1-800-492-7122, and voice your opposition. Contrary to the assumption that most waterfront and waterview homes are "McMansions" and can absorb the potential costs of over $12,000 for Nitrogen Reducing technology--this could be financially devastating!
January/24/2009
Legislatve Luncheon Monday February 9, 2009
Annual Legislative Luncheon 2/9/09. The Legislative Committee of SMAR annually sponsors the Legislative Luncheon to give members the opportunity to meet with their elected officials in Southern Maryland to discuss proposed legislation affecting the Real Estate Industry.
December/10/2008
St Mary's Housing NCI
The Housing Authority of St. Mary's County (HASMC) has applied to the Md. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for approximately $3 million dollars of Federal funding created under the Housing and Emergency Recovery Act of 2008.
May/27/2008
2008 Legislative Summary
The Governor held his final bill signing ceremony on Thursday May 22nd. Attached is the updated summary of many of the bills the Legislative Committee followed during the session.
October/26/2007
REALTOR Rally in Annapolis November 1!
REALTOR Rally in Annapolis to protest the proposed Maryland Tax increases harmful to the service industries, including those services related to real estate.
