Gone are the days when hackers would only target retailers. These days, the bad guys an target businesses in any industry, especially those that aren't quite up on cyber security. 

The real estate industry is one such group, and according to a recent survey, about half of businesses in the real estate industry are not prepared to handle a cyber attack. Federal law requires some industries, like hospitals and banks, to have some type of security in place for things like that, but the real estate industry is quite vulnerable. Click here to read more on some of the threats you should look out for if you're in the real estate industry.

Good News for All Nevada REALTORS Members

We're excited to announce that Hometown Health and Nevada REALTORS® have joined together to offer the Nevada REALTORS® Health Plan exclusively for Nevada REALTORS® members!
Enrollment begins January 14 for February 1st effective dates!   
March 1 and April 1 effective dates are also available.

Exciting Benefits of Enrolling in a NVR Plan

• Members can save up to 26% on premiums by switching to the Nevada REALTORS® Health Plan from the individual market 
• Plans are guaranteed issue
• No pre-existing condition limitations
• ACA compliant - meets minimum essential coverage guidelines
• Plans provide access to Renown Health providers
• Available statewide (with the exception of Clark County*)

Informational sessions will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 18, Jan. 22, Jan. 24. The Open House-style meetings will be held at the Nevada REALTORS® office in Reno, located at 760 Margrave Drive.
Visit the website for more details

Contact Hometown Health or your health insurance broker for more information!
 
Hometown Health Telephone:   Toll Free 800-336-0123

​Upcoming Opportunity to Comment on  on the Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan Thursday, August 23rd 
Join the TRPA Regional Plan Implementation Committee
at 1pm next Thursday for an informational meeting on the draft code amendments and proposed program fee schedule. TRPA staff will take public comments on the Shoreline Plan at this time, as well.

The meeting will be held at the TRPA offices located at

128 Market St,
Stateline, NV 89410.
Click here for meeting materials posted one week in advance of the meeting.

You can submit an online comment on
the Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan at anytime by clicking here.

IRS Guidance Out on 20% Business Income Deduction

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations today for a new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income. The new qualified business income deduction is available for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017. Taxpayers can claim it for the first time on the 2018 federal income tax return they file next year.

The deduction will have a significant, beneficial impact on NAR’s membership. The National Association of Realtors® believes that this deduction, included in today’s IRS and Treasury Department release of proposed regulations, will be available to a wide range of real estate professionals, including those who are self-employed as well as those operating through partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations. We will continue thoroughly reviewing the rule and will be releasing more information when that process is completed

IRS summary.

IRS rule.

NAR tax reform summary and resources.