Recently you received a Call for Action to call or write your Congressmen and Senators to let them know that you support a renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program which is set to expire July 31. Why is this important? If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expires, homeowners and buyers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide will be
Do you know how to cater to a growing global client base? International transactions are significantly different and more complex than domestic deals. From currency issues and financing to visa and tax laws, working with a REALTOR® who knows how to handle these differences can make or break the purchase or sale of a home. Join RI REALTORS® on July
Hundreds of RI REALTORS® & State-Wide MLS Agents are using RatePlug to sell homes. RatePlug is a valuable tool that lets you share home payment affordability factors directly within any property listing you send your clients which can get your buyers asking questions about their financing earlier, to avoid snags later. • Displays only your
One of the steps RIHousing is taking to address the state's housing crisis is to open a competitive funding round for the Acquisition and Revitalization (ARP) Program. Approximately $6.2 million in funding is available to redevelop blighted properties; 75% of the funding will be set aside for urban communities. The program will be conducted statewide. ARP
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized its long-awaited Association Health Plan (AHP) rule to expand the definition of "employer" to include "working owners." This change allows real estate professionals and other self-employed individuals to participate in association health plans. A key provision, forwarded for inclusion in the rule by NAR, will
As the leading advocate for private property rights and housing issues, the National Association of REALTORS® supports long-term reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it expires on July 31. The NFIP as a critical tool to help protect homeowners and ensure access to affordable flood insurance. In fact, as flood
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors and State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has announced that John Breault will assume the position of Vice President, MLS & Member Services as of August 1st. Breault will be responsible for directing MLS staff in their efforts to advance the products and services of the organization to meet subscribers’
June 27th, 12:30-2 pm RI REALTORS® - 100 Bignall Street, Warwick, RI Jeremy Doran of Corner Office Financial returns to RI REALTORS® to share self-employment best practices for tracking business expenses, reducing taxes, dealing with uneven cash flow and planning for the future and retirement. Members- don't miss this FREE* opportunity to improve
The following changes to RIAR Forms will be sent to Instanet, dotloop, and zipLogix on Friday, June 15, 2018. Rhode Island Real Estate Sales Disclosure Pools & Equipment - added an “Any Defects” space for a seller to list known defects about a pool and equipment to comply with Rhode Island law. Radon - replaced “structure”