In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by NAR's Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, Dr. Jessica Lautz, to discuss housing market research and data. Listen as Chuck and Jessica peel back the layers of home buying, selling, and building in today's market throughout Maryland and around the country. Dr. Lautz provides key insights on how the data breaks down and what REALTORS® in the industry should keep in mind as they navigate the process with t...
In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, and his special guest, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary, Jake Day, review what needs to happen in Maryland's housing market and explore Governor Wes Moore's housing bills.
In this episode, Maryland REALTORS CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq., is joined by Maryland Department of Planning Secretary, Rebecca L. Flora, to discuss how planners can guide, change, create more sustainable and equitable outcomes, and establish themselves as critical to Maryland's thriving communities. Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, was confirmed as Governor Wes Moore’s nominee for Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning on February 17, 2023, the latest achievement in a career spanning ...
In this episode, Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, dives deep into housing policy with Dr. Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy.Listen as Chuck, Salim, and Lisa examine the issues of zoning, housing costs, and the effects on Maryland first-time homebuyers. Salim breaks down the intricacies of gentrification and the impact it has on r...
In this episode, Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, catches up with Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, to discuss major topics and critical policies that will be presented during the 2024 legislative session.Listen as Chuck and Lisa dive into housing policies and the Moore administration’s proposed housing package.
In this special episode, Maryland REALTORS CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq., is joined by urban planner and author of Arbitrary Lines, M. Nolan Gray, to discuss the history of regulatory zoning laws, missing middle housing, city density and policies that continue to have tremendous impacts on local economies. M. Nolan Gray is a professional city planner and an expert in urban land-use regulation. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in urban planning at the University of California, Los ...
Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, is joined by Michael Cunningham, Maryland REALTORS® Director Information Technology, to discuss the power and highly invested push of artificial intelligence.Listen as Michael and Chuck delve into the evolution of technologies and demystify artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, and augmented reality. Also, learn about how REALTORS® and agents may be able to use these tools to improve their business' efficiency in the near future.
Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by Maryland REALTORS® Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group Chair Terring Wang, and Vice Chair, Wayne Curtis, to discuss the increased DEI efforts, measuring outcomes, and how to integrate equitable behavior in a corporate environment. Terring and Wayne share their individual perspectives on how to achieve equity in the real estate industry and what brokerages should be aiming towards as they serve and assist their clients and communities...
Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, is joined by Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, to review the 2023 legislative session. In this episode, Lisa and Chuck break down the function and structure of Advocacy, how bills are passed during session, and what key bills were passed this year in favor of Maryland REALTORS® and consumers. Lisa also provides a quick preview of what to expect for the 2024 legislative session.Key highlightsEV Charging and Infrastru...
In this episode, host and Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Kasky, Esq. speaks with Director of Legal Affairs, Kathleen Dartez, Esq. about the importance of fair housing and how REALTORS® can ensure that everyone has equal access to housing. Learn how fair housing laws protect against discrimination based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and/or disability. Kathleen also shares some common examples of current and past housing discrimination, as well...
In this episode, Maryland REALTORS®’ CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq. is joined by Julie Weaver, Executive Director at Maryland Council on Economic Education, to discuss improving financial literacy instruction in K-12 schools throughout Maryland. Julie breaks down the proposed curriculum requirements, the expected outcomes, and how developing positive financial decision-making skills as a student can create the foundation for future homeownership. Learn about HB0099 and SB0316:https://mgaleg.mar...
In this episode, Maryland REALTORS®' CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq., provides historical context regarding past real estate practices, explores the future legal landscape of the industry, and examines a few potential unintended consequences that may ultimately affect consumers. He is joined by the National Association of REALTORS®' General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, Katie Johnson, Esq., who provides direct insight into the recent cases involving the Department of Justice ...
In this episode, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky and CEO and Principal Broker of Mims Realty Group, Hope L. Mims, discuss creating real estate career opportunities for college students, the process of generational wealth, pre and post licensing requirements for new agents, and using education as a vehicle to drive change in Maryland to address missing middle housing.Hope L. Mims opened the doors of her boutique Real Estate company in February 2018. A lifelong Baltimore resident, she...
Chuck Kasky, Maryland REALTORS® CEO, is joined by Lisa May, Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, to discuss the top real estate issues and initiatives for the association during the 2023 legislative session. Learn what legislation will be proposed in 2023 and how newly elected state officials may be the catalysts for driving new policy and creating new housing opportunities for Marylanders. In this episode, Chuck and Lisa dive deep into the topics of retu...
Maryland REALTORS®’ CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by Baltimore City Councilman, Ryan Dorsey, and Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy, Lisa May, to discuss the historic limitations of single-family zoning that impedes new housing development and promotes exclusionary policies.Councilman Dorsey explains his proposed Abundant Housing Bill will seek to create diverse, affordable housing opportunities for all and foster economic growth for Baltimore City neighborhoods that face strug...
Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Lisa Sturtevant, PhD, Chief Economist at Bright MLS, and Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, in Ocean City, Maryland at the 2022 Maryland REALTORS® Annual Conference. In this episode, Danielle and Lisa break down local and national market trends, how REALTORS® can assist consumers in navigating the home buying process, and the multitude of factors contributing to housing demand and inventory. Listen as t...
Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky, Esq. is joined by Staff Attorney James Beslity, Esq. and Thomas Drechsler, Regional Council Sage Title Group and Chair of Maryland REALTORS® Contracts Taskforce, to implement major provisions and improvements within the contract of sale.The contract of sale is a main tool real estate agents and REALTORS® use to conduct property transactions. Listen as Thomas and James depict the rigorous 10-month process of reviewing and updating the contract t...
Maryland REALTORS® CEO Chuck Kasky is joined by Maryland REALTORS® Director of Political Advocacy, Mark Feinroth and RPAC committee member Kevin Turner to discuss the functions and processes of RPAC. During this conversation Chuck, Mark, and Kevin break down the intricacies of RPAC funding, endorsements vs. funding a candidate, and the benefits of members engaging in the process to share diverse perspectives amongst colleagues around the state.Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action ...
Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Brooks Schandelmeier, Alderman of Annapolis and Dr. Rodney Harrell, Vice President of AARP's Policy Institute to discuss Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs), as a creative and efficient solution to many of the housing issues faced by Marylanders and citizens around the country (approx. 90% of the U.S. lags behind in ADU legislation).Local ordinances also prevent ADUs from becoming more of a potential reality as the rigid requirements placed ...
Maryland REALTORS® CEO, Chuck Kasky is joined by Richard Green, Branch Manager and Vice President of Presidential Bank Mortgage. Richard is also a member of the Howard Country Association of REALTORS®, is the current co-chair of the Legislative Committee for the Mortgage Bankers, and has a 46-year career in the mortgage industry.Listen as Richard provides tips and offers his expertise to clarify some of the new rules and regulations surrounding condominium lending practices. The new rules are...