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DAAR Diversity Open House 2021

October 13, 2021

  Save The Date! Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: 21720 Red Rum Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147 (DAAR office) Cost: Free   Event Overview: Join Carl Rush, Loudoun County’s first Chief Equity Officer, for a conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and housing at DAAR’s Diversity Open House […]

Loudoun County to Study Building Accessibility for People with Disabilities

October 4, 2021

Among those present, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted unanimously to direct the Disability Services Board to review the accessibility of government buildings in a 8-0-1 vote. On September 8, 2021, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted (8-0-1) to study the county government buildings through an accessibility lens. Namely, these buildings are the Loudoun County […]

Loudoun’s BOS Adopts Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan

October 1, 2021

The following information comes from the Loudoun County Government website and can be accessed here. Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors has officially adopted the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan (UHNSP).  The plan is a key step in the implementation of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan and is designed to assist the county in improving housing […]

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Approves Increase in Landfill Fees

October 1, 2021

For the first time in almost a decade, homeowners will see an increase of at least $1 more per trip to the county landfill south of Leesburg. On September 21, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved a fee increase after being presented with a financial analysis of facility operations for the Loudoun County Solid […]

National Voter Registration Day: Virginia

September 28, 2021

The Commonwealth’s general election is November 2nd. Below is everything you’ll need to know about how, where, and when to cast your ballot. Happy National Voter Registration Day, DAAR! Virginia’s 2021 General Election is right around the corner, and early voting has kicked into full gear as of Friday, September 17, 2021. Eligible voters in […]

Analysis: Loudoun County’s 2020 Census Results

August 20, 2021

Of Virginia’s 133 counties, Loudoun boasts the largest increase in population size, but struggles with the third lowest housing vacancy rate. The 2020 U.S. Census results are out, which means the once-a-decade redistricting process will begin to unfold as state and local governments begin to review population changes. In Virginia, one of the most significant […]

Effective July 1st: New Virginia Laws

June 21, 2021

The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up their legislative sessions in the early months of 2021. The Governor has taken action on 500+ bills/resolutions, with many affecting the housing industry.   Of approximately 3,000 bills/resolutions that were introduced during these sessions, Governor Northam took action on 552 and vetoed none of them during the 2021 special session. […]

October 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: October Median Sales Price Increases for Ninth Consecutive Year

November 15, 2019

  Overview Loudoun County’s year over year median sales prices increased for a ninth year in a row, up 2.1% since last October. The end-month median sales price of $495,000 reflects a new 10-year record high for the month of October. Closed sales set a 10-year record high in Loudoun County at 538 in the […]

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 […]