Howard County Association of REALTORS® Inc.

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Welcome to our Virtual Association Headquarters.
The Howard County Association of REALTORS^® represents over 1200 REALTORS^®
and we hope that you visit our web site often.

Deposits, Teams and Disclosures - Know the Law

Immediate Attention Required:
Return of Earnest Money Deposit Advisory

The Maryland Real Estate Commission has announced a new advisory regarding the return of earnest money deposits by real estate brokers in residential real estate transactions where the property is located in a HOA or is a condominium. Article >>

New Rules for Teams and Groups
- Effective October 1, 2010

The 2010 Maryland General Assembly passed new legislation which will impose numerous rules and regulations applicable to the operation of teams and groups within a real estate brokerage office. These new rules take effect on October 1, 2010.

Learn What Teams and Brokerages Need to Do Before October 1 >>

Agency Disclosure at the Open House
or When Showing Property - Who . . . Me?

Al Monshower explains a real estate licensee's obligation to complete and provide the required agency disclosure form at open houses or when showing property. Recent interpretation of this required disclosure by the Maryland Real Estate Commission is quite significant and has a direct and immediate impact upon all REALTORS^®.

Learn the Details of Required Agency Disclosure >>
See the New Agency Disclosure Chart >>

HCAR Proudly Announces Our 2010 Award Winners

REALTOR^® OF THE YEAR
Julia Mattis

ROOKIE REALTOR^® OF THE YEAR
Alicyn Delzoppo

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Deb Poquette

Thank you, Julia, Alicyn and Deb, for your
inspiring service and accomplishments!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

MD Primary Election - Absentee Ballot

Maryland Primary Elections are being held on Tuesday, September 14, during the MAR Annual Conference & Trade Show. Click here for an Absentee Ballot Application so that you can still vote. Application deadline is September 7, 2010.

Visit the HCAR Events calendar for other important 2010 election dates and information.

School Supply Drive - Success!

HCAR is providing almost 400 kids
with a backpack, FILLED with all sort
of school supplies.

Thank you for your generosity, and support of our Howard County community and kids!

Press Release >

Baltimore Ravens recognize Willis McGahee
and HCAR Contributions.
Baltimore Ravens News >

Columbia / Ellicott City, MD Ranked #2 "Best Place to Live"

Money Magazine has released its annual "Best Places to Live" for 2010.
Columbia / Ellicott City is ranked #2 !

Columbia and Ellicott City boast plenty of jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and several other features that make a town great for raising a family. The Money Magazine research team investigates and ranks these same diverse, positive factors which have allowed us to say for years, "Howard County is a great place to call home!" Money Magazine article >

Food Donations and Help Needed

Howard County Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center volunteer opportunity

HCAR Members will be preparing dinner for the 51 residents of the Howard County Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on the 2^nd Thursday of each month. If you're interested in donating food or helping with preparation, please email debpoquette@hcar.org.

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