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January 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Another Record Low Month for Inventory; Home Sales Continue to Decline

February 19, 2018

  The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview • For the 31st consecutive month, active listings declined in Loudoun County—the lowest […]

National Flood Insurance Program Extended to March 23, 2018

February 19, 2018

On February 9, 2019, Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as part of a broader budget agreement. NAR is urging the Senate to use the time to work on comprehensive NFIP legislation that provides a 5-year reauthorization and includes meaningful reforms to strengthen the program and open the door to a private market […]

DAAR Members at the 2018 Virginia REALTORS® Economic and Advocacy Summit

February 19, 2018

Members the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) joined with hundreds of REALTORS® in downtown Richmond for the 2018 Virginia REALTORS® Economic and Advocacy Summit. Eleven members from the DAAR Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee ensured that the voice of Loudoun County REALTORS® was heard throughout the Summit. “These Summits offer a unique opportunity […]

NAR Wins Pro-Real Estate Provisions in Budget Deal

February 11, 2018

The federal budget deal signed by the President on Friday, February 9, 2018, contains a number of wins for real estate, including a temporary extension of federal flood insurance and extension of NAR-backed tax provisions that include relief from debt forgiveness, the deductibility of mortgage insurance premiums, and several energy-efficiency related provisions. Flood Insurance Extends […]

Virginia REALTORS® 2018 Legislative Agenda: the Halfway Point

February 11, 2018

We are at the hallway point in the Virginia General Assembly 2018 Session. By Tuesday, February 13th, bills passed in one chamber will “Cross Over” to the other chamber for action. All of the legislative initiatives advanced by the Virginia REALTORS® have passed (or should pass) in one chamber by Tuesday and will be heard […]

President’s Page: Everyone has a Voice

February 10, 2018

As REALTORS®, it’s important to recognize that we may each enter the profession by a different path, and to that end we each have something a little different to bring to the association. Like many of you, I grew up in real estate family. Both of my parents were REALTORS® and my mother sold real […]

Important: Update from Bright MLS on System Performance Issues

February 6, 2018

In response to feedback received from members and local associations, Bright MLS CEO Tom Philips sent an email to us on Monday, February 5th, 2018 providing an update regarding ongoing issues with the system. Please note that they are working hard to identify and resolve issues moving forward. We will provide updates to you as […]

DAAR’s Leadership Discusses Metro Funding with State Lawmakers

February 5, 2018

Members the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) met with members of the General Assembly and Virginia officials to voice concern about the proposals to increase taxes on Northern Virginians. DAAR, along with other REALTORS® across Northern Virginia, joined in the discussion as negotiators search for ways to provide $154 million in dedicated funding for […]

Speak Out Against Another Dulles Greenway Toll Increase!

February 2, 2018

Greenway Tolls to Rise from $4.65 to $5.65 – Oppose the Hike! For thousands of residents and businesses who use the 14-mile private Dulles Greenway in Loudoun County as a daily commuter route, the cost of using the road on has grown astronomically.  Despite annual increases, there is another toll hike being requested! If approved, […]

REALTORS® Endorse Gwen Pangle in Leesburg Town Council Race – Special Election is 2/6

February 1, 2018

The Dulles Area Political Action Committee and the Virginia REALTORS® Political Action Committee enthusiastically endorse Gwen Pangle in her bid to become the next Leesburg Town Council member! Gwen Pangle, former Chair of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® and Principal Broker of Pangle and Associations in Leesburg, is running for an open seat on […]