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(July 2010) House passes Flood Insurance Reform Bill extending program to 2015
(July 2010) NAR CEO wins Inman Award
(July 2010) New EPA Regulations for Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting
(July 2010) Fraud Alert from NAR
(June 2010) MHC Extends Home Buyer Advantage Grant Program; Available Funds Increased by $4 Million
(June 2010) Mississippi Association of REALTORS® appoints Beth Hansen as CEO
(June 2010) NAR Praises House Passage of FHA Reform Bill
(June 2010) NAR Commends Senators for Offering Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension, Urges Senate and House to Quickly Pass Legislation
(June 2010) Take Advantage of a Limited Time Auto Loan Special from REALTORS® Federal Credit Union
(June 2010) Pullens graduates from NAR Leadership Academy
(June 2010) Census Workers Contact of Brokers and Agents
(June 2010) Call for Nominations: 2011 MAR Officers/Directors
(June 2010) Annual Raise the Roof Revue cancelled
(May 2010) National Flood Insurance Program set to Expire on May 31st
(May 2010) Just released: 2010 NAR Member Profile and 2010 Commercial Member Profile
(May 2010) REALTOR® Action Center Call for Action: Prevent New Tax Burdens on Real Estate
(May 2010) Olive Branch REALTOR® Shelly Bookwalter to be featured on Animal Planet
(May 2010) Mississippi REALTORS® visit Capitol Hill with legislative priorities
(May 2010) FHA Commissioner David Stevens addresses REALTORS® at NAR Midyear Legislative Conference
(May 2010) Reshaping of real estate industry topic at NAR Midyear real estate summit in Washington D.C.
(April 2010) NAR’s RIGHT TOOLS RIGHT NOW offers free webinars for members
(April 2010) NAR’s committee recommendation database for 2011 committees now open!
(April 2010) Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) takes effect
(April 2010) NAR launches new PR campaign
(April 2010) HUD to Permit e-Docs in Transactions
(April 2010) Lawrence Yun to be featured guest at April 21st Lunch & Learn
(April 2010) NAR Call for Action Update: Flood Insurance and Rural Housing
(April 2010) MAR Interim CEO Announced
(March 2010) National Flood Insurance Program extended to March 28
(February 2010) Cain resigns as CEO after seven years of service to MAR
(February 2010) Bill allowing compensation for Broker Price Opinion dead for the 2010 Legislative Session. NAR warns of efforts at State Level to restrict BPO’s
(February 2010) Commercial REALTOR® featured in Mississippi Business Journal
(February 2010) Sign up for REALTORS® Federal Credit Union
(February 2010) Worth a look: Right Tools, Right Now gives you FREE or at-cost REALTOR® resources
(February 2010) What do new RESPA rules mean for your business?
(February 2010) 2010 MAR Legislative Priorities
(February 2010) Last day to register for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol is Feb. 1
(January 2010) NAR Update: Help for Haiti
(January 2010) MAR closed Monday, Jan. 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(January 2010) NAR Leadership Academy online application now open
(January 2010) January Opportunity Knocks
(January 2010) General Membership Meeting Notice
(December 2009) 2009 MAR Annual Convention photos
(December 2009) December Opportunity Knocks
(December 2009) Congrats, Video Contest Winners!
(November 2009) Mississippi call for action response exceeds national average
(November 2009) MAR receives top RPAC honors
(November 2009) Game Changer Award
(November 2009) Houselogic
(November 2009) REALTORS® Federal Credit Union announces new limited-time Freedom Loan Special
(November 2009) Last call for video entries
(November 2009) Congress extends and expands homebuyer tax credit; President expected to sign Friday
(November 2009) Power outage causes disruption in incoming email for MAR
(November 2009) General Membership Meeting scheduled Dec. 2 to vote on proposed bylaws changes
(November 2009) Buy NOW MS Video Contest deadline extended to Nov. 20
(October 2009) Tax Credit Extension and Expansion
(October 2009) Congratulations to 2010 NAR committee appointees
(October 2009) NAR taking applications for 30 Under 30 recognition
(October 2009) The latest on NAR’s efforts in Washington D.C.
(October 2009) Housing and lending leaders gather for real estate-banking summit
(October 2009) FHA Enhances Credit Policies, Includes Appraisal Enhancements
(October 2009) Banking Summit registration closed
(September 2009) Important Update on Tax Credit, HVCC, Healthcare Reform
(September 2009) MAR IT Manager selected as finalist in CRT's Spotlight Award
(September 2009) 2010 slate of MAR Officers & Directors
(September 2009) MAR wants YOU to serve on an MAR committee
(September 2009) REALTOR® Safety Week
(September 2009) Win $1,000 for 3 minutes of your time
(September 2009) Hear about recesson’s end, home sale gains
(September 2009) Read latest health reform FAQs, more from NAR
(August 2009) Local REALTOR featured on HGTV
(August 2009) Sales associates eligible for SBA loans
(August 2009) New lead paint compliance guide
(August 2009) New truth in lending regulation
(July 2009) Important notice regarding MAR officer/director elections
(July 2009) New "Reg. Z" takes effect July 30: Deals Could Slow
(July 2009) Fannie, Freddie Act on Appraisal Concerns
(July 2009) MAR announces 2010 slate of MAR officers/directors
(July 2009) Fannie Mae introduces
(July 2009) Climate bill with energy labeling exemption passed
(June 2009) NAR tackling HVCC issues
(June 2009) Deadline for Officer/Director applications only days away
(June 2009) Charles McMillan's letter about healthcare reform
(June 2009) Dues increase approved for 2010 (revised link)
(May 2009) MAR is now accepting applications for 2010 officers/directors
(May 2009) This week's webinars now available online
(May 2009) Tips for mastering multiple offers, May 19
(May 2009) The economy & real estate, May 20
(May 2009) Raise the Roof Revue - fundraising fun!
(May 2009) May 31, last day for lowest convention registration rates
(May 2009) Serve on an NAR committee
(April 2009) MAR committees, board of directors & Raise the Roof Revue June 4-5
(April 2009) IRS provides filing guidance on first time homebuyer tax credit
(April 2009) Programs to help homebuyers focus of Lunch & Learn, Apr. 15
(April 2009) New Tech Helpline at your service
(April 2009) Governor Barbour announces workforce housing facility in Gulfport
(April 2009) Americans still eager to buy
(April 2009) Build business using the new tax credit: Free webinar
(March 2009) Signing up to sell Fannie, Freddie REOs
(March 2009) Mortgage-help site, call-in number go live
(March 2009) Making Home Affordable Program
(March 2009) Governor Haley Barbour asks for REALTORS'® help
(March 2009) Help for military families forced to sell at loss
(March 2009) SBA loans could help brokerages
(March 2009) 2010 NAR Committee recommendation process underway
(March 2009) NAR Leadership Academy Deadline Approaching
(March 2009) Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, Wed., Mar. 18, Noon
(March 2009) Fannie Mae refinancing guidelines offer flexibility
(March 2009) Homebuyer tax credit
(March 2009) Virtual Sales Meeting, Tues., Mar. 17, 9:00 a.m.
(March 2009) MDA co-sponsors energy efficient home planning workshop for homeowners and builders, 3 Mon. in Mar.
(March 2009) Freddie Mac to let troubled owners rent
(March 2009) Details on the foreclosure prevention plan
(March 2009) Join FREE Lunch & Learn March 18
(March 2009) Don't miss March's Virtual Sales Meeting
(March 2009) Right Tools, Right Now: NAR member benefits just got even better!
(March 2009) Fannie instructs its servicers not to cut commissions on short sales
(February 2009) Short Sale class registration deadline extended
(February 2009) Stimulus Package: NAR outlines details important to REALTORS®
(February 2009) Don't miss February's Virtual Sales Meeting
(February 2009) MARPAC talent show returns June 4
(February 2009) Save the dates for Lunch & Learn webinars
(February 2009) Short Sale education coming March 2-4
(January 2009) Relocation 101 brings opps for new business
(January 2009) Time is running out, register by Jan. 31 to attend REALTOR® Day at the Capitol
(January 2009) MAR committees meet in Jackson, Feb. 4
(January 2009) Taggart, Nash featured speakers for Political Advocacy Luncheon, Feb. 5
(January 2009) Lake Development Symposium, Feb. 4
(January 2009) MAR launches virtual sales meeting, Jan. 20
(January 2009) Realtor Day at the Capitol, Feb. 5, register to attend today
(December 2008) Don't know if you need Quadrennial Code of Ethics training?
(December 2008) 2009 LeadershipMAR class selected
(December 2008) Support NAR's four-point housing stimulus plan
(December 2008) Treasury alerts REALTORS® to fraud scheme
(November 2008) How to schedule a health screening appt at MAR convention
(November 2008) Life-saving health screenings at MAR convention
(November 2008) Convention hotel rates expire Monday, Nov. 17
(November 2008) Apply for NAR Leadership Academy
(November 2008) Realtors® Announce Start of Credit Union
(November 2008) NAR to Keep Focus on Economic Stimulus
(November 2008) Apply for MAR's next LeadershipMAR Class, deadline Fri., Dec. 7
(November 2008) Deadline to submit committee nomination form, Fri., Dec. 7
(November 2008) Need Quad? Get it at the MAR Convention
(October 2008) New guide to homeownership now online
(October 2008) Way to go Mississippi REALTORS®!
(October 2008) Support Harper, attend MAR press conference on Oct. 21
(October 2008) Hot off the press and coming soon to your office
(October 2008) Take leadership to the next level, apply for LeadershipMAR
(October 2008) Submit applications for 2009 MAR committee appointments by Nov. 7
(October 2008) NAR issues urgent call for action
(September 2008) Updates on Federal Government Actions In Response to the Credit Crisis
(September 2008) 2009 officer/director slate announced
(September 2008) Early bird convention registration deadline extended
(September 2008) Town Hall Webinars - Coming soon to your local board virtually
(September 2008) Remember to vote - MAR Officer/Director elections
(September 2008) Now accepting applications for LMAR Class of 2009
(September 2008) Now accepting applications for 2009 MAR committee appointments
(September 2008) NAR Statement on Actions to Stabilize The Secondary Mortgage Market
(August 2008) MAR President Gwen James acknowledges Katrina anniversary, encourages planning for Gustav
(August 2008) REALTORS® invited to World Trade Center luncheon Aug. 20 in Jackson
(August 2008) Summary of key provisions in housing stimulus bill
(August 2008) Local news touts housing bill benefits for Mississippians
(July 2008) Housing Bill signed; NAR commends President, Congress
(July 2008) LeadershipMAR.h class of 2008 selected
(July 2008) MAR announces 2009 slate of Officers/Directors
(July 2008) Property Condition Disclosure Statement and commercial forms now on ZipForm
(July 2008) NAR issues statement on importance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
(July 2008) Join FREE Lunch & Learn webinar July 16
(July 2008) Now accepting nominations for ROTY, HOF and AOTY
(July 2008) Register by Aug. 31 for best MAR Convention & EXPO rates
(July 2008) Attending the Republican or Democratic National Conventions?
(July 2008) New PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT takes effect July 1, 2008
(June 2008) Earn 20K, TV show casting REALTOR® Moms
(June 2008) Iowa REALTORS® Activate Flood Relief Fund
(June 2008) RAND Gulf States Policy Institute releases post-Katrina housing market study
(June 2008) MAR Officer/Director nomination process open until June 27
(June 2008) Three Mississippi REALTORS® honored in NAR's 30 under 30
(June 2008) Seven Mississippi REALTOR® boards receive NAR Smart Growth grants
(June 2008) Magee-Praytor graduates from NAR's inaugural Leadership Academy class
(June 2008) MAR accepting applications for LeadershipMAR.h, an honors alumni program
(May 2008) Early bird convention registration rates end May 31
(May 2008) MAR committees, board of directors & Raise the Roof Revue June 5-6
(May 2008) Insurance Commissioner says: Buy flood insurance now
(April 2008) Got talent? Join our Raise the Roof Revue, June 5
(April 2008) Delta REALTORS® share views of local markets
(April 2008) Save the date for the next FREE Lunch & Learn webinar, May 21
(April 2008) Join FREE Lunch & Learn webinar April 16
(April 2008) Register by May 31 for lowest MAR convention registration rate
(April 2008) Want to serve on an NAR committee? Apply by May 27
(April 2008) NAR Chief Economist give forecast for Mississippi, nation
(March 2008) Super Broker Summit slated for April 10 - only $75 & four hours of elective CE
(March 2008) View and listen to MAR's first webinar
(March 2008) REALTORS® get another seat at the table
(March 2008) REALTORS® show support at Governor's health insurance press conference
(March 2008) MAR to host REALTOR talent show, MARPAC fundraiser June 5
(March 2008) Join Lunch & Learn webinar March 19
(March 2008) Boost consumer confidence about MS real estate markets
(March 2008) Attend NAR Midyear Meeting, May 12-17
(March 2008) Reserve ad space in the new edition of Real Estate 4-1-1
(March 2008) Register for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol, Feb. 20
(February 2008) Denton interviewed about real estate markets for public radio
(February 2008) Time Magazine gets it right; Article reads: Ignore the Headlines
(February 2008) NAR President Dick Gaylord addressed the MAR Board
(February 2008) Boost consumer confidence about MS real estate markets
(February 2008) MAR launches new FREE webinar series
(February 2008) Don't miss Oliver Frascona, Esq., GRI
(February 2008) MARPAC reception honoring top investors approaches, pledge today
(February 2008) Let's get "On the Bus"
(February 2008) REALTORS® attend Governor's Health Insurance Summit
(January 2008) Register for REALTOR Day at the Capitol, Feb. 20
(January 2008) REALTOR® Day at the Capitol, stay tuned for date
(January 2008) Revised standard forms now available
(January 2008) Rep. McCoy re-elected Speaker, Sen. Hewes Senate Pro Tem
(January 2008) Gulf Coast REALTOR® dies at 94
(December 2007) IMPORTANT: New ZipForms, standard forms go live in January
(December 2007) New president, officers & directors installed into office
(December 2007) Convention sets record attendance, receives rave reviews
(December 2007) RAND Housing Study released
(November 2007) Register now for best convention rates, hotel deadline Nov. 12
(November 2007) Get connected with MAR committees
(November 2007) MAR welcomes Phillips to staff
(November 2007) Give to NAR's REALTOR Relief Fund to help California wildfire victims
(November 2007) MARPAC efforts victorius on election day
(October 2007) Vote for the REALTOR® party Nov. 6
(October 2007) Get involved in an MAR committee
(October 2007) General membership meeting, bylaws revisions vote Dec. 6
(October 2007) Subprime lending CE added to convention line-up
(September 2007) Election results announced
(August 2007) Online voting for 2008 Slate of Officers begins Aug. 31
(August 2007) Mississippi REALTORS® donate an additional $500,000 for post-Katrina affordable housing initiative
(August 2007) REALTOR of the Year applications due Aug. 31
(August 2007) Early bird discount ends Aug. 31 for MAR Convention
(August 2007) NAR awards additional $500,000 in hurricane relief
(August 2007) Primaries yield major victories for MARPAC-endorsed candidates
(August 2007) Now Accepting Nominations for ROTY, HOF and AOTY
(August 2007) MAR announces 2008 slate of Officers/Directors
(July 2007) Vote for the REALTOR party, see sample ballot
(July 2007) Register by Aug. 31 for best rate on MAR Convention registration
(June 2007) 2008 MAR Officer/Director applications due June 29
(June 2007) MAR announces staffing changes and milestones
(June 2007) Board of Directors accepts changes to MAR bylaws
(June 2007) MARPAC making strides in election year
(June 2007) Flood maps changing, what REALTORS should know
(May 2007) Fair Housing training in Jackson, June 5
(May 2007) 2008 MAR Officer/Director applications available, due June 29
(May 2007) MAR members tapped for key NAR committee appointments
(May 2007) Mississippi REALTORS to visit Capitol Hill next week
(May 2007) NAR committee recommendation deadline: May 25
(May 2007) MARPAC endorses candidates in statewide and district races
(May 2007) REALTOR® leaders meet June 6-7
(April 2007) MAR endorses Bryant for Lt. Governor
(April 2007) Recommendations for NAR committee members sought
(April 2007) MAR wins victories during 2007 legislative session
(April 2007) Register to attend NAR's Midyear Meeting, May 14-19
(March 2007) CRS Course - Using Today's Technology to Capture Your Market
(March 2007) MARPAC reception honoring top investors approaches, pledge today
(March 2007) New revisions to MAR’s Standard Forms complete
(March 2007) Legislative update for March 2007
(March 2007) Watson, Carroll to headline annual convention
(March 2007) Plan to attend the NAR Midyear Meeting
(February 2007) Adorna Carroll back by popular demand
(February 2007) Gov. Barbour to address REALTORS® Feb. 7
(February 2007) 2007 Legislative update
(February 2007) LeadershipMAR Class of 2007 announced
(January 2007) 2007 State Legislative session begins
(January 2007) MAR wins Associations Advance America Award of Excellence
(January 2007) Register to attend REALTOR Day at the Capitol, Feb. 7
(January 2007) Updated MAR Standard Forms now available
(January 2007) State Rep. Morris in critical condition
(January 2007) Wilson installed as 2007 President
(January 2007) MAR Convention attendance hits record high
(January 2007) Get Connected with the 2007 MAR Calendar
(January 2007) Updated MAR Standard Forms now available
(November 2006) Newspaper ad says it's a great time to buy
(November 2006) Memorial, MLS top NAR Board of Directors actions
(November 2006) Annual membership meeting scheduled Dec. 6
(November 2006) Ping, bling and cha ching at MAR Convention
(November 2006) Make your REALTOR® vote count
(October 2006) Governor Barbour announces project to extend study of Gulf Coast housing needs
(October 2006) Court of Appeals candidate visits Laurel
(October 2006) Laurel real estate agent speaks at national symposium
(October 2006) 2007 LeadershipMAR application process open
(October 2006) Get involved in an MAR committee
(October 2006) Deadline extended for Hall of Fame, Affiliate of the Year nominations
(October 2006) MAR debuts new & improved website
(October 2006) MAR convention around the corner, have you registered?
(September 2006) Election results announced
(August 2006) Now Accepting Nominations for ROTY, HOF and AOTY
(August 2006) NEW! REALTOR Calendar
(August 2006) MAR announces FINAL 2007 slate of Officers/Directors
(July 2006) MAR launches online hurricane preparedness guide
(June 2006) MAR accepting nominations for 2007 officers/directors
(June 2006) NAR covering costs of counseling program for hurricane affected REALTORS
(May 2006) Update on Insurance
(May 2006) Hurricane Preparedness Week
(May 2006) NAR committee appointment recommendations sought
(May 2006) Volunteer and help Mississippi rebuild after Katrina
(May 2006) June Leadership Event set, June 15-16
(April 2006) Small business health plan talking points
(April 2006) NAR Call For Action: U.S. Senate to Vote on Small Business Health Insurance – Tell Your Senators to Support It!
(April 2006) Urge Senators to pass small business health legislation
(April 2006) Ads in Mississippi part of national campaign to push small business health plan legislation
(April 2006) Tips for new REALTORS
(March 2006) REALTORS win in battle for small business healthcare legislation
(March 2006) URGENT! Mississippi REALTOR participation needed at healthcare forums to push Small Business Health Plans
(March 2006) 2006 Legislative Brochure
(March 2006) Meet 2008 NAR President, support MARPAC
(March 2006) GoZone info session materials available
(March 2006) NAR's Guide to Professional Standards
(March 2006) Take action against expansion of bank powers
(February 2006) Habitat for Humanity asks REALTORS® to help locate land
(February 2006) FREE Go Zone Information Session, Feb. 23
(February 2006) Pam Beard installed as President MAR
(February 2006) Jackson REALTOR® Named 2005 Mississippi REALTOR® of the Year
(February 2006) Beard takes office as state REALTOR® President
(February 2006) New CEO Announced for Mississippi Association of REALTORS®
(February 2006) Hurricane Blog
(February 2006) Eminent Domain, impact fees hot topics at REALTOR® Day at the Capitol
(February 2006) Fundamentals of Neighborhood Development and Town Planning
(February 2006) NAR Launches New Public Awareness Campaign on FSBOs
(February 2006) Bush Budget Proposes FHA First-Time Homebuyer Loans
(February 2006) Hurricane Blog
(January 2006) Mississippi Products & Services Consortium
(January 2006) Impact Fees
(January 2006) Use new public service campaign to educate prospects about Mississippi
(January 2006) Governor's Rebuilding Commission released report
(November 2003) Do-Not-Call Toolkit for REALTORS®
 
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