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SentriCard Update: Deprecation Begins March 21
February 25, 2022
As previously communicated, SentriLock will be officially retiring the SentriCard as an access means for SentriLock lockboxes. Effective March 21, 2022, members of DAAR will no longer be able to use the smart cards to access lockboxes and will need to utilize the SentriKey® Real Estate app. Keep in mind that, despite the retirement of […]
January 2022: Market Indicators Report
February 22, 2022
Click here for the full January 2022 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Key Market Trends Sales slowdown underway in the Loudoun County housing market, largest drop in years. There were 293 sales in Loudoun County in January, a 33.4% decline from a year ago, which […]
DAAR Announces 2022 Emerging Leaders Scholarship
February 3, 2022
What Is The Scholarship? Established by DAAR’s Diversity and Housing Initiatives (DHI) Committee, the 2022 Emerging Leaders Scholarship will be awarded to a REALTOR® member who would like to attend Virginia REALTORS®’ (VAR) annual convention in Richmond from September 20-22, 2022, and elevate their leadership skills within the industry. The recipient will be reimbursed for […]
Apply for the 2022 Good Neighbor Awards
February 2, 2022
The National Association of Realtors® announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, that it is accepting applications for the 2022 Good Neighbor Awards. The program recognizes Realtors® who have made an extraordinary impact in their communities through volunteer service. Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and will be recognized at the November […]
Q4 2021: Market Indicators Report
February 2, 2022
Click here for the full Q4 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Click here to download supporting graphics. Key Market Takeaways Economic Conditions Economic conditions in Virginia continued to improve in the fourth quarter, with broad-based job gains and another drop in the unemployment rate. The […]
DAAR Testifies Before Senate Transportation Committee in Support of Greenway Bill
January 28, 2022
The legislation aims to achieve a 50% reduction in current toll rates in the eastern end of the road and a $1-$2 reduction on the western end. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, DAAR brought its advocacy efforts (virtually) to Richmond by speaking in favor of the Greenway Bill during the Virginia Senate Transportation Committee meeting. […]
December 2021: Market Indicators Report
January 24, 2022
Click here for the full December 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Note: Townhome data definitions in the report have been changed to where all townhomes are now reflected in the “Townhome & Condo” data. Key Market Trends Sales activity continues to moderate in the Loudoun County […]
Contract Forms Now Available via SkySlope
January 20, 2022
As of January 1, 2022, NAR no longer offers free membership to zipForm® as a member benefit. In response, Virginia REALTORS® is offering free membership to SkySlope Forms and SkySlope DigiSign as member benefits to all dues-paying members of the Association. DAAR REALTOR® members will be able to access all NVAR contract forms via SkySlope Forms. […]
Loudoun Receives $10 Million from Virginia Housing’s Amazon REACH Program
January 11, 2022
The funding, dedicated to affordable housing in Loudoun, comes amid rising concerns about Amazon HQ2’s potential impact on home prices in Northern Virginia. On Monday, January 10, 2022, Loudoun County announced its receipt of state grants in the amount of $10 million for affordable (attainable) multifamily housing. These funds are in addition to the $3.75 […]
BOS Boosts Incentives for Conservation Easements Assistance Program (CEAP)
January 5, 2022
The annual funding for CEAP is $150,000 and will be available to qualifying landowners on rolling basis. On January 4th, 2022, the Loudoun County Government announced the Board of Supervisors (BOS) has approved changes to the Conservation Easements Assistance Program (CEAP) which will expand the number of qualified landowners who may receive financial support. According to […]