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The Time is NOW: Say Yes for Homes in Loudoun County!
April 4, 2019
It’s time for you to Say Yes for Homes! and tell the Board of Supervisors that you support housing policies to help build vibrant communities by addressing the housing shortage. Sign up to speak at one of the Loudoun County Public Hearings about the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Supervisors are hearing a lot from […]
Federal Court Vacates AHP Rule Provisions
April 4, 2019
On March 28, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down parts of the Association Health Plan (AHP) rule finalized by the Department of Labor last summer that expanded access to health insurance benefits through these plans. In this case, twelve attorney generals (AGs) filed suit against DOL challenging the final […]
New Approved Development Plans Near Future Rail include Greenway Alternatives
April 3, 2019
At the March 21, 2019, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Silver District West development by a vote of 8 to 1, with Leesburg District Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd voting no. The approved applications are for development of a 158-acre, transit-oriented, mixed-use community between Loudoun’s two new Metro stations that includes a […]
Full Package CE in April Focuses on Industry Leading Topics
March 27, 2019
DAAR’s Real Estate School is dedicated to meeting the needs of your professional development by offering more classes and seminars designed to give you the resources and knowledge to stay on top of your business. DAAR is offering in-classroom industry leading CE courses designed to fulfill all 16 required hours within two days for Sales Agents […]
DAAR Members Say Yes! For Homes in Loudoun County: Housing Helps Build Vibrant Communities
March 21, 2019
Several DAAR members helped encourage the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to approve a Comprehensive Plan that would increase housing availability and help continue providing vibrant communities in Loudoun County. Members gathered at the Board’s March 21st Business Meeting where Supervisors were presented with the County’s Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan for review. “We strongly believe […]
Advocates in Action – We Need You to Say Yes! For Homes in Loudoun County
March 14, 2019
CALLING ALL DAAR MEMBERS! We need you to join with DAAR President Phyllis Stakem and stand up for the real estate industry in Loudoun County on Thursday, March 21st! That evening, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will hear about the draft Loudoun 2040 plan. DAAR wants to make sure they know that we say […]
You Can Help Improve the System of Care in Loudoun County
March 14, 2019
There is a spectrum of effective human services in Loudoun County. What’s missing is a coordinated system of care that meet the county’s human service needs. You can help by attending a meeting aimed at drafting a Human Services Strategic Plan and make your voice heard. The Plan will focus on the following areas: mental […]
The TIME IS NOW… Ask Governor Northam to Allow YOU Lower Cost Health Insurance
March 13, 2019
Dear REALTOR®, We are so close to having the chance to offer YOU health insurance as a member of the Virginia REALTORS®. As you may know, over 7,000 of your colleagues – Virginia REALTORS® – go without health insurance, largely because it is too expensive. You probably know them. You may even be one. Several […]
Effort to Track Changes and Improvements within Bright MLS Moves Forward
March 13, 2019
As previously reported, to expedite communication and advocate for solutions to growing challenges with the system, DAAR, NVAR and PWAR are now working together as part of a joint work group to help advocate improvements. Two videos from the CEOs and Presidents were produced raising awareness about the importance of this issue and efforts to work together. The joint DAAR, […]
Bright MLS Update: Release Notes and Improvements as of March 7th
March 7, 2019
Bright MLS announced the following release notes and other improvements this week: Release Notes – As of March 5th Bright status definitions automatically display now in Listing Management. To assist you in understanding Bright statuses and their effect on Days on Market (DOM) and Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM), we have added listing status definitions […]