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Everyone Counts! Take Part in the 2020 Census
October 30, 2019
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau conducts a count of everyone in our nation. The next census will begin in the spring of 2020. It is important that Loudoun County receives an accurate count of our residents because so many things that matter to this area are determined by the census. The people […]
Use Your Voice and Cast Your Vote in the 11/5 Elections
October 25, 2019
Did you know that almost 70% of REALTORS® in Loudoun County voted in the 2018 elections? Imagine the impact in Loudoun County if 100% of REALTORS® voted in the November 5th elections. Use Your Voice and Cast Your Vote! The General Election will be held in Loudoun County on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. On the […]
County Launches Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan Process with Oct. 30 Open House
October 17, 2019
Loudoun County will host an open house to kick off the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan process. The open house will be held at the Eastern Loudoun Service Center, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. In addition to learning about the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan, those […]
More Opportunities to Receive Your Fair Housing Training Credits
October 17, 2019
Do you need Fair Housing training to complete this year’s license renewal requirements? We have two opportunities for you! The Virginia Fair Housing Course will be hosted by DAAR next week and by Loudoun County next month. Sign up today! Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 11am-1pm at DAAR. Register here. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from […]
September 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: 10-year Record Highs for September Sales
October 15, 2019
Overview Loudoun County’s year over year September median sales prices increased for an eighth year in a row, up 2.1% since last September. The end-month Loudoun County median homes sales price of $495,000 reflects a new 10-year record high. Closed sales across Loudoun County in September totaled 539, a 10-year record high, increasing over the […]
Watch the FHA Condo Rule Facebook Live: 9/26
September 20, 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to release new Federal Housing Authority (FHA) condominium financing policies on October 15, 2019. The new rules should benefit your real estate clients and customers by allowing more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages on affordable housing options. Join the NAR FHA Condo Rule Facebook […]
August 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Average Sales Price to Original List Price Ratio Hits a 10-Year High
September 19, 2019
Overview • The inventory of homes listed for-sale in Loudoun County during the month of August were at a same-month ten-year low of only 993 homes. Active listings decreased 19.5% from last August; moreover, residential listings have steadily fallen by 56.7% since a peak of 2,294 available homes in 2014. • August 2019 (closed) sales […]
GSE Reform Proposal Unveiled
September 11, 2019
On September 5, 2019, the White House released a proposal to reform the nation’s housing finance system and privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The recommendations, if implemented, will impact operations of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While the plan involves potential administrative, regulatory, and legislative […]
Mark Miller Honored for His Community Service!
September 5, 2019
Congratulations to DAAR member Mark Miller, Long & Foster, Ashburn, who was honored by the Board of Supervisors for his dedication to Loudoun County. Miller has volunteered for the last eight years with the Loudoun County’s Public Library Board of Trustees, serving as Chairman of that Board for the last six years. In addition to […]
New FHA Condo Rule Expected to Yield Thousands of New Homeownership Opportunities
August 14, 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to release new Federal Housing Authority (FHA) condominium financing policies. The new rules should benefit your real estate clients and customers by allowing more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages on affordable housing options. Specifically, the rule will extend certifications from two years to three, […]