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Call to Action: Senate Vote on Tax Reform Expected this Week

November 25, 2017

NAR is OPPOSED to the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” tax reform plan released by the Senate Finance Committee.  The Senate is expected to vote on the measure the week of November 27th.    If you have not so already, please let your Member of Congress know, via NAR’s Call to Action, that not only will millions […]

Join Us! International Forum – United Kingdom 12/1

November 24, 2017

Understand the Cultural aspects of United Kingdom! Learn the languages used, history, culture and correct etiquette for the United Kingdom clients.  Trends focus on the profile and volume of the international clients who purchased U.S. residential property from the United Kingdom in our region and others are: How do you greet? Who in the family makes the decisions? What is […]

Important Notice about Changes to SentriLock Billing

November 24, 2017

To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal. 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 will receive several […]

House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Vote Needed in the Senate before Deadline

November 24, 2017

As federal flood insurance nears expiration, the National Association of REALTORS® seeks fast work in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed legislation this month to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. But because the bill—which is backed by the National Association of REALTORS®—still needs Senate approval, it’s unclear whether the long-sought […]

Important Notification from MRIS: Changes to MLS Numbers and Listing Feeds

November 16, 2017

The vision of Bright MLS consolidates tens of thousands of agents across the entire Mid-Atlantic into one unified system. The consolidation process is big and started just a few weeks ago in the Central Pennsylvania area. But doing big things isn’t easy. Inevitably, changes this big come with challenges, and this conversion is no exception. […]

Did you know Virginia’s Real Estate Industry Generated $67 billion in Economic Activity?

November 16, 2017

Earlier this year, the Virginia REALTORS® commissioned research on the economic impact of the real estate industry to Virginia’s economy. This research built upon the study commissioned by Governor McAuliffe’s Housing Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) to quantify the impact of the housing industry on the statewide economy. Our research will be published this week and […]

DAAR CE Shop Offering 40% Online Classes on 11/24 and 11/27

November 16, 2017

DAAR REALTOR Members! Purchase your real estate education with The CE Shop throughout November and receive 20% off.  Purchase on November 24th or 27th and receive 40% off sitewide! This discount applies to all courses and packages including pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education.  Click here to take advantage of these offers!  Use promo code NOV20 […]

House Approves Tax Proposal that Places Tax Hike on Homeowners

November 16, 2017

Tax reform took a major step as the House of Representatives approved a measure to overhaul the American tax code and the Senate took steps toward approval by the end of the month. On Thursday, November 16th, the House passed a H.R. 1, “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and […]

October 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Flat Sales Growth and Low Inventory Remain

November 15, 2017

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 Sales growth continues to remain flat as the 496 closed sales in October […]

REALTOR® Impact report

November 15, 2017

Earlier this year, the Virginia REALTORS® commissioned research on the economic impact of the real estate industry to Virginia’s economy. This research built upon the study commissioned by Governor McAuliffe’s Housing Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) to quantify the impact of the housing industry on the statewide economy. Our research will be published this week and […]