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It’s Time to Vote!
November 2, 2018
On Tuesday, November 6th, a General Election will be held at all precincts in Loudoun County. On the ballot will be candidates for United State Senator, United States House of Representatives, two Constitutional Amendments, and two Loudoun County bond questions. Additionally, some residents will vote to fill Town Mayor or Town Council seats. To verify […]
DAAR Members Say Yes! for Housing that is Affordable and Attainable in Loudoun County
October 23, 2018
CALLING ALL DAAR MEMBERS! We need you to join with DAAR President Holly Weatherwax and stand up for the real estate industry in Loudoun County on November 7th! That evening, the Loudoun County Planning Commission has scheduled a Public Input Session on the draft Loudoun 2040 plan and DAAR wants to make sure they know […]
Last Chance! Weigh in on the Proposals to Route 15
October 15, 2018
Loudoun County wants your feedback on three proposals for Route 15 between Montresor Road and the Point of Rocks Bridge. Time is limited as the survey will only be open through Wednesday, October 17th! The survey presents three options for consideration: • No Build – Keep the road as is. • Option A – Keep […]
Need to Know: New Law Regulating Real Estate Teams – Effective 1/1/19
October 11, 2018
Are you working as a real estate team? A new law approved during 2018 Virginia General Assembly session, and supported by the Virginia REALTORS®, as part of their legislative agenda, clarifies the definition of teams, requires teams to obtain a business entity license and requires brokerage agreements to include the name and contact information of the […]
IRS to Issue Clarification on Client Meal Deductibility under New Tax Law
October 4, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service is working on guidance that would clarify the deductibility of expenses for client meals under the new tax law, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the report, this guidance is expected to say that the cost of business meals will be 50 percent deductible, even when those meals are purchased […]
You’re Invited to the Rural Summit: November 16, 2018
October 4, 2018
Please join Chair Phyllis Randall at a Rural Summit in Middleburg, VA. Here’s your chance to learn more about the opportunities and challenges facing rural Loudoun County. You’ll also hear some ideas and ways to preserve and maintain this area. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Save your seat by sending an RSVP to […]
USDA Proposes Changes to Ease Rural Loan Eligibility Requirements
September 20, 2018
More households are expected to get Rural Housing Service (RHS) loans under a proposed rule released on August 31, 2018. The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes changes to its single-family direct and guaranteed loan and grant programs that includes a two-tier system for determining eligibility. The rule also proposes revisions to how it calculates household […]
October Government Affairs Committee Meeting Guest Speakers: Representatives from the Virginia REALTORS®
September 20, 2018
On October 3, 2018, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with two Representatives from the Virginia REALTORS® – Martin Johnson, Senior VP of Government Relations and Erin Barton, Deputy General Counsel. The Committee invited Martin and Erin in order to learn more about their advocacy efforts, the process of developing legislative proposals for the […]
Loudoun County Honors Lars Henriksen with a Resolution of Appreciation
September 5, 2018
Last evening, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors commended members of the Envision Loudoun Stakeholders Committee for their hard work and dedication to serving. During the past two years, DAAR Past President Lars Henriksen and other stakeholders volunteered their time and expertise toward creating a new vision for the future growth and development in Loudoun […]
Join DAAR as the County Honors Lars Henriksen with a Resolution of Appreciation
August 30, 2018
Two years ago, a small group of dedicated volunteers were given the tremendous task of creating a new road map and vision for the future growth and development in Loudoun County. DAAR was honored to have our Past President, Lars Henriksen, participate as a member of the Envision Loudoun Stakeholders Committee. He and his fellow […]