Legislative Update January 28, 2021 Legislature to look at housing inventory crisis By BOB QUINN Chief Executive Officer With housing inventory at an all-time low, the legislature is looking at a few tweaks to state statute in an attempt to … Continued
October 29, 2020 ‘Back to Basics’ Episode 2: The Buyer Agency Agreement The NHAR Risk Management Subcommittee is proud to present the second episode in its “Back to Basics” video series. The series will feature NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson and various members … Continued
October 19, 2020 Main Street Relief Fund 2.0 Governor Chris Sununu has authorized the allocation and expenditure of $100 million from the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund for New Hampshire’s Main Street Relief Fund 2.0. The effort is designed to … Continued
October 5, 2020 PPP forgiveness: NHAR President’s Update NHAR President Marc Drapeau uses his Zoom update to discuss the processing of Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness applications, while also sharing a few upcoming Realtor events and making an offer to $99 Club RPAC-IMF investors. FIND … Continued
September 14, 2020 Legal ramifications of eviction moratorium NHAR President Marc Drapeau is joined in this week’s update by NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson to discuss the CDC’s recent nonpayment eviction moratorium. Marc also touches on the recently released monthly … Continued
September 9, 2020 CDC halts evictions for nonpayment On Sept. 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared a “temporary halt to residential evictions to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.” This eviction moratorium applies to all residential housing in New Hampshire, … Continued
August 17, 2020 ‘Shoulds’ vs. ‘musts’ in Universal Guidelines NHAR President Marc Drapeau’s update includes highlights from New Hampshire’s July housing report (including a unit sales milestone), and an important conversation with NHAR legal counsel Matt Johnson about the “musts” … Continued
August 13, 2020 Governor announces new Universal Business Guidelines Masks mandated; employers required to ask travel questions Governor Chris Sununu’s Economic Reopening Taskforce has revised its Universal Guidelines (“Revised Guidelines”) for all employers and employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effective … Continued
Legislative Update August 11, 2020 Dock bill; short-term rentals; broadband funds By BOB QUINN Acting CEO and Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire state government that are of potential interest … Continued
Legislative Update July 28, 2020 Court appoints Appeals Board members By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire state government that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued
July 14, 2020 Legislative Update Need for broadband addressed By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs, NHAR Here are a few items being explored in the New Hampshire state government that are of potential interest to the real estate community … Continued
A Conversation with Governor Sununu Sixty-eight days after issuing his original Stay at Home Order, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu spent a half-hour with NHAR President Marc Drapeau this morning, answering questions about the real estate industry amidst the pandemic. WATCH … Continued
Legislative Update June 2, 2020 Legislature set to resume By BOB QUINN Vice President of Government Affairs Over the past two months, virtually all activity in the NH legislature has ceased, including public hearings and legislative sessions. However, the 400-member New … Continued