Monthly Archives: January 2014

Senators Stabenow, Levin Urge Action to Ease Midwest Propane Shortage

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin of Michigan wrote today to President Obama urging action to respond to a propane gas shortage in the Midwest that has affected thousands of Michigan homes and businesses.

Senate Democrats Blast Election Year Gimmicks by Republicans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senate Democrats chided a Republican proposal for a small scale income tax rollback that passed out of committee today as nothing more than a political stunt in an election year. Democrats note that Republican tax changes such as the Pension Tax and reduction of the Homestead Property Tax Credit have a much higher negative impact on taxpayers. The minor income tax change introduced by Republicans equates to 35 cents per day for the average Michigan family

Snyder makes appointment to Board of Real Estate Appraisers

LANSING, Mich. - January 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Robin Wybenga, of Traverse City, to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Appraisers. Created in 1991 and housed within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the nine-member board licenses and regulates the service of more than 6,000 real estate appraisers

State Review Board Nominates Five Sites to the National Register of Historic Places

LANSING, Mich. - January 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Historic Preservation Review Board today announced the nomination of five sites to the National Register of Historic Places – the nation’s list of historic sites worthy of preservation. Michigan is home to more than 1,600 sites

Top 5 January Resources for Michigan REALTORS®

2014 Legal Update Video Series Contract Principles Every REALTOR® Should Know. MAR Government Affairs Vodcast – January Edition

2014 MAR Legislative Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite rising snow drifts and dropping temperatures, the Michigan House and Senate are back in Lansing kicking off the 2014 legislative year this week. While many legislators will be looking ahead to the springtime election season, work continues on many issues, including MAR priorities that are in the midst of working through the legislative process.

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New shorelands program helps waterfront homeowners improve shorelines, inland lakes

The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership recently launched a program to help lakefront homeowners understand best practices to protect their shoreland and inland lakes. The Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program will recognize inland lake property owners who are using healthy property management practices to protect their inland lake and offer tips to improve the shoreline further.

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Property for Sale: Houses for sale: Property24

Property24.com is South Africa's largest property search portal and is the first place to start your property search! Property24.com lists houses, flats, vacant land...