MSBR Newsletter for August 11, 2026

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Bowling for a Cause THIS FRIDAY Aug 14th

Fundraiser for the Down Payment Grant Program 

Have 9 Agents     Need 6 More 

Vs

Have 2 Affiliates   Need 13 More 

Let's get one more $1,000 for the Down Payment Grant  

6-8pm at Easton Bowl, Marlboro Avenue

Get you team together $50/pp 

Register Here or use the QR Code

or Call in 410-822-8767

MSBR Backpack Drive Wildy Successful

You exceeded the 150 goal 

205-Backpacks stuffed with school supplies for

17-Schools in 3-Counties! 

A HUGE THANK YOU AND APPRECIATION TO

Petra Quinn, Cross Street Real Estate; Sharon Real Estate; Dan Shoemaker; Deb Leber; Sarah Whitby ;Leslie Jackson; Denise Hering; Andrea Winovich; Peter Frevel; Shandell Green; Kathy Christenson; Martha Witte Suss; Brad Beutel; Laura Anderson

Janika Batson; Tammy Andrews; 

Several sent supplies but there were no names- Who are you?

Monetary Contributions

Skipper Marquess; Rick Covell; Shelby Roney; Andy Beaven; Tom Draper 

💙 Thank you to everyone who has donated, volunteered, and supported this community effort. Together, we're helping students across Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties start the school year prepared and ready to learn! 

Pictured below are Stevie & Shandell at Easton Elementary School.  They delivered to all 17 schools on Monday, Aug. 11th

NEW--IRS milage rate changed July 1, 2026

For all agents who use the IRS mileage rate for tax purposes it was increased. 

The IRS issued a mid-year increase for 2026 standard mileage rates due to rising fuel costs. For the second half of the year (July 1 through December 31, 2026), the business rate is 76 cents per mile, and the medical and military moving rate is 23.5 cents per mile. You must split your mileage logs between the two halves of the year.

Dreams to Doorways Fundraiser September 19, 2026

Our Goal: $50,000 for 50 Grants

Join us for an entertaining evening as we support the Down Payment Grant Program and help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more families in our community.

Every grant awarded opens a new doorway for a deserving homebuyer. With your sponsorship and attendance, we can continue creating opportunities and changing lives.

Goal: to Raise $50,000 for 50 Sponsorships

Event Ticket  $100 per person

Sponsorship Opportunities

Co-Host & Benefactor – $10,000

Shore United Bank

Gold Sponsors – $2,500

Community Title Network

Silver Sponsors – $1,500

DR Horton

Tom Draper, First Home Mortgage

Dawn Lednum- Chesapeake Real Estate Plus

Taylor Contracting

TTR Sotheby's  

Bronze Sponsors – $500

Sarah Whitby, Title Assist

Andy Beaven, Wright Real Estate

Sheila Washburn, Benson & Mangold

Petra Quinn, Realty Navigator

Jenn Dudley, Title Excellence

Trent Riggs, Main Street Home Loans

Community Sponsors- Any Amount

Ron Molock, Perfectly Posted and Bay & Barn Event Planning 

Silent Auction items available the night of the event

Old School Builders Home Improvement Basket

Susan Courtney - TTR Sotheby's donated 3-designer purses 

Mark Cranfield- Site One Landscape Supply

2-Hour Sunset Boat Cruize & $350 for food by The Inn at Perry Cabin 

We need your support—please sponsor, attend, and help us reach our goal of funding 50 grants for 50 future homeowners.  

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

MSBR Awards & Installation of 2026-2027 Officers

Tuesday, Sept 22nd

Eden Town Brewery in Denton

11:30am-1:30pm

(lunch/networking 11:30-12:30 - Program 12:30-1:30) 

$15 per person

Sponsors to Date Include:

  Platinum $1,000

Lisa Bowers with Liberty Title & Escrow

Spencer Bangert with Absolute Home Mortgage

Silver  $500

Bright, MLS  

69th Down Payment Grant Recipient &

1st Time Homebuyer, Kevin Loza!

Per Stevie, Kevin and his two children would not be homeowners if they had not received this grant!

Pictured left to right is:

Stevie Brummell, KW Delmarva North Buyers Agent

Kris Wilbright, Community Title Network

Petra Quinn, MSBR President Elect

Not pictured; Trent Riggs, Main Street Home Loans

Sheila Washburn, Broker with Benson and Mangold and President of the Maryland/DC Residential Real Estate Council, is inviting you to an upcoming class “Win-Win Negotiations” taught by certified CRS instructor, Mike Selvaggio. 

Monday, September 28th at the Ocean City Convention Center. Whether you are attending the Maryland REALTORS Annual Conference or not, this class is open to all. 

Register Here

Maryland and DC CE credits will be offered in addition to 6 hours of CRS credit.

Get to Know your Fellow MSBR MEMBERS

MSBR members have full lives outside of real estate. 

Meet Brad Beutel with Eastern Shore Real Estate, LLC

Brad has made 4 trips to Ecuador with Intentional 2020. This 501C(3) serves communities in the Highlands of the Andes Mountain Range, the Amazon Jungle and the Ecuadorian Coastline. While their first focus is sharing the Christian message, they also focus on the needs of the communities they serve.

Know someone who would like to be spotlighted?  

Let MSBR Know

Now would be a good time to start Pre-Paying your 2027 Dues.

MSBR has a pre-payment plan.

NAR dues will stay the same at $201.00

Maryland REALTORS dues increase by $5 to $247 

MSBR Budget Committee reviewing local dues  

Your 2027 dues won't go down so plan now. 

Estimated amount in the range of $900.00

• Check or cash accepted to off-set your 2027 dues
• Dues notice goes out Nov. 1st
• You have until Jan 2, 2027 to avoid a $100 late fee. 

Staying informed is critical in today’s market. Are you taking full advantage of the valuable benefits included with your Bright subscription?

As a reminder, Bright subscribers now have complimentary access to two of the industry’s leading news outlets: Real Estate News and RISMedia Premier. Once these subscriptions are activated, headlines and developing stories will be easily accessible from the menu at the right of their Bright Workspace under the Industry News header.

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Your RPAC Contributions made this new law a reality. 

New Advocacy Scoop Episode: The ROAD to Housing and No Recess for the Weary

The ROAD to Housing Act marks one of the most significant federal housing achievements in decades. In the latest episode of Advocacy Scoop, Shannon McGahn and Patrick Newton take listeners behind the advocacy effort that helped make it happen, explain what the law means for housing supply and affordability, and discuss what's next as implementation begins. Listen now.

In this episode, you’ll hear: How nearly two years of advocacy helped move the ROAD to Housing Act across the finish line. What the law's nearly 50 housing provisions mean for housing supply, affordability and homeownership. Why implementation is the next critical phase and what NAR advocacy is focused on during Congress's August district work period

Maryland REALTORS Annual Conference  

Join us in Ocean City!

Tuesday. September 29th – Thursday October 1st

in Ocean City for industry experts exchanging ideas, tips, innovations, and business cards.

Noted Keynote Speaker July 14th - Tony DiSilvestro

Includes Breakfast and Lunch, CE Classes, Awards Presentation and Happy Hour. 

Since the No-Show & Cancellation policy went into effect the number of No Shows has greatly decreased.  Thanks Everyone!

We get it—things come up!  
Just don’t forget to cancel your MSBR class 24 hours in advance to avoid a $25 no-show fee.  

Last minute exceptions will be

reviewed on a case by case basis.

August - October MSBR CE and Events 

Maryland Department of Labor's website to view your CE status and

view which courses are required to renew your license. 

 Education on your time with The CE Shop.  

CE Shop has classes for Appraisers, Lenders and Title as well as classes for REALTORS!

CE Shop Classes available 24/7 

CHOSEN35 – 35% off on all products

&

WINDOW50 / WINDOW – 50% PRE & 40% CE  Valid: 8/19 – 8/20

PAWS – 40% all products  Valid: 8/26 – 8/27

You have 30 days from the day you register to complete the class. 

Links - To get you there faster!

BRIGHT Training Sessions:  https://support.brightmls.com/s/article/New-Agent-Start-Here-On-Demand-Tutorials

ZipForms Training 

SentriLock Training 

Next Newsletter is August 25, 2026

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