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Supervisors Pursue Ways to Address the County’s Unmet Housing Needs

May 14, 2019

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors took a step forward toward addressing one of the most critical needs in the County: the need for housing that is affordable. County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) recommended that the county create an Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan after the Loudoun […]

Fair Housing Month Proclamation!

April 19, 2019

Last night, DAAR members received the Fair Housing Month Proclamation from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Thank you for the renewed commitment to fair housing and equal housing opportunities in Loudoun County.

Loudoun County Offers Homebuyer Assistance Programs

April 18, 2019

Loudoun County offers two homeownership loan programs to assist buyers with down payments and closing costs when purchasing a home in the county. Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance Program  The Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance Program offers eligible borrowers the opportunity to borrow up to $25,000 or 10 percent of the home sale price – whichever is […]

Tools to Help Keep You Safe

April 18, 2019

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is committed to the safety of its members. There are a wealth of resources available to help agents, brokers, and associations better understand and educate each other about the safety risks they face. Free Member Safety Webinar  NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program hosts a webinar on the role of intuition and […]

Calling All DAAR Members: New Opportunities for You During Fair Housing Month!

April 16, 2019

April is Fair Housing Month! Come out and show your support for the real estate industry in Loudoun County during this historic month. Join with other DAAR members this Thursday as the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors issue and present to DAAR a Proclamation to commemorate Fair Housing Month. Please plan on showing your support […]

March 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Remains Tight While Prices Stabilize

April 15, 2019

Overview Inventory continues to decline, with new active listings providing no sign of future easing. New active listings declined 13.8 percent year-over-year, from 1,053 in March 2018 to 908 in March 2019. There were only 861 active listings in Loudoun County in March 2019. The number of active listings was 15.8 percent fewer active listings […]

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 […]

February 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Loudoun County Housing Market Remains Tight, May Ease

March 16, 2019

Overview The number of active listings in Loudoun County in February was the fewest February active listings in over a decade. As compared with data from January, however, there is some indication that the market may ease. Active listings increased from February 2018 to February 2019 in three of the eight zip codes analyzed. Furthermore, […]

Here’s Your Chance to Weigh in on the Loudoun County Fiscal Year 2020 Budget

February 15, 2019

County Administrator Tim Hemstreet presented a Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) proposed budget for Loudoun County to the Board of Supervisors on February 13, 2019. The budget totals $3.2 billion in appropriations for the county government and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). FY 2020 begins July 1, 2019. The proposed budget is based on the […]

FEMA Revises Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map

February 8, 2019

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is responsible for floodplain mapping and regulation throughout the United States, is revising the Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The revision will result in changes to the boundary and designation of the FEMA-delineated flood hazard areas within the Selma Estates development. To learn more about this […]