News

National Flood Insurance Program Extension Moves Forward

December 10, 2017

On December 8, 2017, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was extended as part of a continuing resolution to keep the government open for two weeks. NAR will continue working with Congress to ensure that the NFIP does not lapse while the Senate works on its version of the 5-year reauthorization and reform measure. Read […]

FHA Prohibits PACE Loans

December 10, 2017

  On Dec. 7, 2017, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that HUD will no longer insure mortgages encumbered with a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) assessment. This reversal of HUD policy is a victory for the National Association of REALTORS® whose members sounded concern that PACE liens would take a first-lien […]

Get the Most out of Membership – Join a DAAR Committee Today!

December 9, 2017

One of the many benefits of membership is the opportunity to join a DAAR committee of interest.  Serving as a committee member will not only help guide the services and resources the Association provides to members but can benefit your business and work as a real estate professional.  The networking opportunities are invaluable, the insight […]

Important Notice: Pay Dues for SentriLock by 12/13 to Avoid Late Fee

December 9, 2017

To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, members received an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal this year. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you received several emails from […]

2018 DAAR Officers and Directors Installed

December 8, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) installed its 2018 leadership team at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation on December 7, 2017. Led by 2018 DAAR President, Holly Weatherwax of Momentum Realty, DAAR’s Board of Directors for the upcoming year include nineteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members. “It is important to […]

Welcome New DAAR Government Affairs and Communications Manager – Brenda Morton

December 8, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Brenda Morton is the new Government Affairs and Communications Manager for DAAR effective Thursday, December 1st. Her primary responsibilities will include advocating on legislative matters that affect the association, administering the Dulles Area REALTORS® Political Action Committee (DARPAC) and managing the association’s communications program. Brenda comes to us with […]

Call for Action – NAR Opposes the Final Tax Reform Bill

December 5, 2017

A new Call for Action launched on Monday, December 4. Join with NAR in opposing the Conference Committee Report when it comes up for a vote in both the House and Senate! Tell your members of Congress that incentives for homeownership and the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of a home MUST be protected. […]

DAAR CE Shop Offering 20% Online Classes – December

December 5, 2017

DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout December and receive 20% off.   This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education.   Use promo code DEC20 for all of December to save!

Phase I Begins – Loudoun County Wants to Know If You’re Renting Out Rooms

December 4, 2017

Are  your clients interested in using their property for short-term rentals? If so, they may need to register with Loudoun County officials. Background The 2017 General Assembly passed SB1578, which allows localities to establish a registry of people offering short-term residential rentals and requires them to register annually. The law also includes an exemption from […]

In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin

November 27, 2017

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week.  Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association.  The funeral service will […]