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Department of Labor Looks at Expanding Association Health Plans

January 15, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor took a first step toward expanding access to health coverage through association health plans by issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking that would broaden the definition of employers to include working owners, or sole proprietors or the self-employed. The notice also would broaden a provision that could allow for more […]

Virginia REALTORS®Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members

January 14, 2018

Did you hear about the latest NEW BENEFIT for REALTOR® members? The Virginia REALTORS® now offers a Legal Hotline to all REALTOR® members. This new Legal Hotline benefit is a web-based submission process to address your legal questions. To submit a question, you’ll need to be logged into the website with your Username and Password. Your broker will […]

In Memoriam: David Olson

January 1, 2018

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Dave Olson of Ashburn, who passed away last week. Dave was a REALTOR® with Long and Foster, Ashburn and committee volunteer with DAAR.  A viewing will be held on Friday, January 5th, 3-8PM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cr. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 and […]

In Memoriam: John Richard Kirk

December 22, 2017

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of John Richard Kirk of Berkshire Hathawy HomeServices of Leesburg, who passed away this week. He was a lifelong resident of Middleburg and a dedicated and beloved member of the town’s community. Richard started his career in the Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk’s office in […]

Net Neutrality Rollback Put Consumers, Main Street Businesses on the Defensive in Digital Era

December 15, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission today announced a rollback of net neutrality rules last week, sparking a swift rebuke from the nation’s 1.3 million REALTORS®. “The internet as we know it today is a fair and open platform that puts everyone on a level playing field,” said National Association of REALTORS® President Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixth-generation […]

Get the Most out of Membership – Join a DAAR Committee Today!

December 9, 2017

One of the many benefits of membership is the opportunity to join a DAAR committee of interest.  Serving as a committee member will not only help guide the services and resources the Association provides to members but can benefit your business and work as a real estate professional.  The networking opportunities are invaluable, the insight […]

In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin

November 27, 2017

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week.  Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association.  The funeral service will […]

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 […]

Important Notification from MRIS: Changes to MLS Numbers and Listing Feeds

November 16, 2017

The vision of Bright MLS consolidates tens of thousands of agents across the entire Mid-Atlantic into one unified system. The consolidation process is big and started just a few weeks ago in the Central Pennsylvania area. But doing big things isn’t easy. Inevitably, changes this big come with challenges, and this conversion is no exception. […]

Virginia REALTORS® Offers Legal Podcasts: Your Guide to State RE Law

November 10, 2017

Listen to the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Podcasts each week!  It is your guide to state real estate law.  Virginia REALTORS® releases new episodes every Tuesday.  Join the legal department as they discuss a different issue each week.  Now available through iTunes, Stitcher, and GooglePlay.  Click here for more information.