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What’s in the Loudoun 2019 Comprehensive Plan for the Real Estate Industry?
June 24, 2019
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors finalized the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan on June 20, 2019. The plan includes policies on land development, transportation, capital improvements, and public programs in Loudoun County through the year 2040. The new plan: Includes policies that are designed to increase residential density in the eastern part of the […]
DAAR partners with NAR in Supporting AHP Efforts
June 20, 2019
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® supports the National Association of REALTORS® defense of the Department of Labor’s Association Health Plan rule. Earlier this year, a federal court ruled that provisions of the DOL’s rule were unlawful, a ruling that adversely impacts REALTORS® seeking more cost effective and comprehensive health insurance solutions through AHP options. […]
Continuing Education in July Focuses on Industry Leading Topics
June 19, 2019
DAAR’s Real Estate School is dedicated to meeting the needs of your professional development by offering more classes and seminars designed to give you the resources and knowledge to stay on top of your business. DAAR is offering in-classroom industry leading CE courses designed to fulfill all 16 required hours within two days for Sales Agents. […]
Bright MLS Subscription Fees Decrease for DAAR REALTOR Members on 7/1
June 18, 2019
MLS fees are set to decrease next month for DAAR REALTOR members and other REALTORS belonging to a shareholder association. Starting on July 1, your fees will decrease to the following amounts: Member of REALTOR® shareholder association (includes DAAR): $35 per month ($105/quarter) Non-REALTOR® or member of a non-shareholder association: $53 per month ($159/quarter) Personal […]
May 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Tightening Slows
June 14, 2019
Overview While inventory continues to hover near historically lows, the year-over-year decline in the number of active listings was notably smaller than in previous months. The number of active listings declined 5.7 percent from May 2018 to May 2019, the smallest year-over-year decline since July 2015, the same month that the current inventory tightening cycle […]
Coming Soon: Understanding this Status in Bright
June 14, 2019
Properties in the Coming Soon status are listings that are getting ready to be shown, but aren’t yet available for showing appointments. Listings may be in Coming Soon status for a maximum of 21 days. They also display an Expected on Market Date, which is the first date that the property is expected to be […]
Join Us and Commemorate National Homeownership Month
June 13, 2019
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate and promote the American Dream of owning a home. Homeownership changes lives and enhances futures, and many Americans see it as one of their greatest hopes. These individuals are counting on the nation’s 1.3 million REALTORS® to champion and protect homeownership and help make it more […]
75 Years of VA Home Loans: New Changes to the Process for Appraisal Requests
June 12, 2019
This month marks the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill, which provides financial resources to veterans who aspire to become homeowners and serves as an avenue bringing military business your way. The milestone comes at a symbolic time, as June is National Homeownership Month. Since becoming law in 1944, the GI Bill’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan […]
June 2019 Primary Results for Loudoun County
June 12, 2019
Congratulations to the following candidates for winning their primary elections. Democratic Party primaries: Member, Senate of Virginia, District 31 Barbara A. Favola Member, Senate of Virginia, District 33 Jennifer B. Boysko Member, Virginia House of Delegates, District 87 Suhas Subramanyam Member, Board of Supervisors, Sterling District Koran T. Saines Sheriff Justin P. Hannah Republican Party […]
NVAR Standard Forms Changes Effective July 1, 2019; Attend Class on 6/27
June 10, 2019
You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Contract Forms on Thursday, June 27, 2019, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn. Featured speaker Sarah Louppe Petcher, S & T Law Group, will review and answer key questions regarding the changes effective July 1st, 2019. Free for DAAR Members. Register online here. For more information, view the flyer. NVAR forms changes effective July 1st, 2019: 1. Residential Sales […]