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Preparation = Success: Review Session for Broker Exam Scheduled

September 7, 2017

Quit putting off your broker PSI exam!  September 18th, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Take the review with DAAR’s knowledgeable instructors. Registration form

Don’t be a Victim: Cyber Crime, Cybersecurity and the Real Estate Professional! 9/19

September 1, 2017

Cyber Crime, Cybersecurity and the Real Estate Professional! Join NAR Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton on Facebook Live on Tuesday, September 19th, 3PM EST who will discuss the threats IN your inbox, and gather valuable insight into tips on passwords, spotting scams, and much more.  Click here to join the webinar and for more information.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month! Join us for REALTOR Safety Does Matter on 9/11

September 1, 2017

Knowledge. Awareness. Empowerment. These are the core components of REALTOR® Safety. And helping our members understand the risks they face can mean the difference between life and death. To help remind us to know the dangers we face every day, to be aware of our surroundings, to empower ourselves with precautions and preparations so that […]

REALTORS® Donate to Texas Communities Devastated by Hurricane Harvey

September 1, 2017

As the effects of Hurricane Harvey continue to devastate, forcing over 30,000 people into shelters across Texas, REALTORS® in Virginia as well as state and local associations, including DAAR, are responding to the needs of the southeast Texas community by donating to the Texas Association of REALTORS® Relief Fund. The fund was created with the mission of helping people who have […]

Turn the Tide: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP

August 31, 2017

Please take action and tell your Member of Congress that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) supports H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act.” The Problem: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2017. Millions of home and small business owners in more than 20,000 communities nationwide require […]

DAAR Plays Key Role in Development of Housing Policy for Loudoun

August 22, 2017

Loudoun County’s Comprehensive Plan Stakeholders Committee increased their attention on housing by establishing a subcommittee solely focused on developing information and proposals on county-wide housing policies. Lars Henriksen, DAAR’s representative to the stakeholders committee, was selected along with seven other stakeholders to serve on the housing subcommittee. They will work with county staff to develop […]

July 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Continues to Tighten; Sales Growth Stabilizes

August 16, 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 • For the 25th consecutive month, active inventory continued to decline. At the end […]

Special Announcements – Donors Needed at American Red Cross Blood Drive at Weichert

August 15, 2017

The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive at Weichert in Ashburn on Tuesday, September 19th. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Need to Know: Loudoun Changes Temporary Sign Rules; New State Law Addresses HOA’s Treatment of Signs

August 8, 2017

Over the past few months, there have been several changes made to rules pertaining to the placement of temporary signs on private property in Loudoun County and the treatment of real estate signs by Property Owners Association (POA) or Condo Owners Association (COA) in the state of Virginia. Temporary Signs on Private Property in Loudoun County […]

REALTOR® Safety Does Matter! – 9/11

August 1, 2017

  REALTOR® Safety Does Matter! September 11, 2017 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.   Join instructor, Kevin McGrath to quickly learn how to assess a potentially dangerous situation and take appropriate action.  Have you ever shown a home to complete strangers and realized at that moment how vulnerable you were and you didn’t take any safety measures?  […]