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Welcome New DAAR Government Affairs and Communications Manager – Brenda Morton
December 8, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Brenda Morton is the new Government Affairs and Communications Manager for DAAR effective Thursday, December 1st. Her primary responsibilities will include advocating on legislative matters that affect the association, administering the Dulles Area REALTORS® Political Action Committee (DARPAC) and managing the association’s communications program. Brenda comes to us with […]
Call for Action – NAR Opposes the Final Tax Reform Bill
December 5, 2017
A new Call for Action launched on Monday, December 4. Join with NAR in opposing the Conference Committee Report when it comes up for a vote in both the House and Senate! Tell your members of Congress that incentives for homeownership and the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of a home MUST be protected. […]
Phase I Begins – Loudoun County Wants to Know If You’re Renting Out Rooms
December 4, 2017
Are your clients interested in using their property for short-term rentals? If so, they may need to register with Loudoun County officials. Background The 2017 General Assembly passed SB1578, which allows localities to establish a registry of people offering short-term residential rentals and requires them to register annually. The law also includes an exemption from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Loudoun County Wants to Know if You’re Renting Out Rooms
November 3, 2017
On October 19, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to create a registration process for homeowners who rent out rooms in Loudoun County. The plan has two phases: 1) registration and taxation; and 2) zoning and public safety. The county will research the issue and obtain feedback from the public between now […]
Don’t forget to Vote!
November 3, 2017
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th! On the ballot will be candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Members of the House of Delegates. Loudoun County also has two bond questions and the towns of Leesburg and Round Hill have special elections for a member of their town councils. Polls will be open from […]
DAAR Calls for Housing That is Affordable
October 27, 2017
On October 16, 2017, Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors hosted a Housing Summit to discuss the issue of housing affordability in Loudoun County. Brenda Morton, DAAR’s Government Affairs Manager, spoke about the need for affordable and workforce housing. She also offered practical solutions that could help the county address this important issue. “Affordable and workforce […]
Tax Reform Framework: A Heavy Burden on Homeowners
October 27, 2017
NAR is a strong supporter of tax reform but the framework that the Republican leadership and the Administration have put forward is not the reform that works for middle-income homeowners, even though at first glance it seems like it would be, since it calls for a near doubling of the standard deduction. But what often […]