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January/30/2012
Save the Mortgage Interest Deduction!
Your industry and homeownership are under attack in Maryland. Proposals to restrict septic systems, supersede local planning decisions, and require mandatory lead dust tests of all pre-1978 property sales are already on the Legislative Committee's watchlist for the 2012 session of the Maryland...
April/8/2011
A Message From SMAR President Beth Gilliland
The NAR Board of Directors will vote on the initiative on May 14 at its meeting at the end of the NAR Midyear Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. This initiative, if approved, will include a $40 mandatory NAR dues increase.
March/25/2011
Mortgage Interest Deduction in Danger Again!
The Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) may be under attack again. As the 112th Congress struggles to finalize a budget plan for this year, everything is back on the table...So might be the MID for homes greater than $500,000.
December/7/2010
Save The Home Mortgage Tax Deduction!
Thanks to SMAR members who participated in the Call for Action to the United States House of Representatives.
More than 15,000 REALTORS® nationwide have responded!
The current Call for Action will be ending tomorrow Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
On Wednesday, December 8, 2010 a new Call for A
September/27/2010
VOTE SMART! RPAC Candidate Meet & Greet Oct. 6
SMAR's 2010 COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET
When and Where: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at REALTOR® Center in Hughesville.
Plan to attend an evening getting to know the candidates for County Commissioner from Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert Counties.
September/22/2010
Meet and Greet Your Candidates!
SMAR's Major RPAC Donors for 2010
President Tim Wood, Cheryl Bare, Barbara Baumler, Russ Boyce, John Coller, Tom Earnest, Bud Humbert, and Fred Pumphrey invite you to join them for
SMAR's 2010 COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET When and Where: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:0
September/20/2010
SMAR Candidate Meet & Greet Date Change: Now Oct 6, 2010
As some of our members may be aware, the Commissioner races for President and District 1 in Charles County are very, very close and will be decided after all provisional, absentee and overseas ballots are counted...In light of this unexpected development, we have decided to move the date of our Meet
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.
