We have been busy here at the Mississippi REALTORS® office in Jackson preparing for a comprehensive marketing campaign to raise consumer awareness about the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account program and our website FirstHomeMS.org. As you are well aware, Mississippi recently passed the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account law,...
A home’s value generally appreciates 3 percent to 4 percent every year, which is attributed mostly to population growth and inflation. However in 2016, homeowners saw appreciation jump to an average of 6.3 percent. Realtor.com®’s research team sought to find out what would boost a home’s...
Flanked by REALTORS® and state elected officials on April 11, Gov. Phil Bryant held a signing ceremony for the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Law. "This is our tax credit for the first-time homebuyer," Gov. Bryant said to cheers from the gathered supporters, including Lt. Gov. Tate...
The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) recently announced new logos at their brand release at the 2017 National Land Conference in Charlotte, NC. The redesigned logos are one of many initiatives to stay ahead of the curve and reinforce the organization’s position within the industry as “The...
On March 29, the Mississippi Legislature adjourned sine die; however, Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to call a special session to address the budget, appropriations for the Department of Transportation, the attorney general, and any other items he may put on the agenda. The Mississippi REALTORS®...
Beginning April 1, listing agents will be required to use new Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) forms when selling residential property consisting of one to four units. The new PCDS forms grow from three pages to eight pages and include a new form to sign, the...
Applications for national REALTOR® leadership positions will open April 3. The National Association of REALTORS® will accept committee applications until May 23 through its website www.CommitteeApp.realtor.com. NAR’s committees are a great forum for debate and discussion. Being on a committee allows you to contribute to the decision-making...
Mississippi law requires all corporations and limited liability companies operating in Mississippi to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. This report can be filed any time on or after January 1 of each calendar year and is due by April 15 of that...
Rep. Mark Formby District 108- Pearl River Pearl River County REALTOR® Rep. Mark Formby was recently appointed to the three-member Workers Compensation Commission by Gov. Phil Bryant. The commission oversees and manages workers compensation insurance companies and claims. In 1993, Formby, a former staffer with U.S. Sen. Trent Lott,...
Mississippi voters who want to cast a ballot in the upcoming municipal primary elections have until April 1 to complete their voter registration application. Municipal clerks' offices throughout Mississippi will be open on Saturday, April 1 from 8am to 12pm to accept last-minute in-person voter registration...
