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DAAR Members Say Yes! for Housing that is Affordable and Attainable in Loudoun County
October 23, 2018
CALLING ALL DAAR MEMBERS! We need you to join with DAAR President Holly Weatherwax and stand up for the real estate industry in Loudoun County on November 7th! That evening, the Loudoun County Planning Commission has scheduled a Public Input Session on the draft Loudoun 2040 plan and DAAR wants to make sure they know […]
Breaking News: Flood Insurance Extension Passes Overwhelmingly
July 31, 2018
In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate today. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight, when the program expires. “We applaud […]
Weigh in on the Future Growth in Loudoun This Week!
May 17, 2018
Calling all DAAR Members! We need you to make sure Loudoun County officials hear from REALTORS® as they develop a new Comprehensive Plan. It is your chance to help the County address critical issues, such as where new housing developments could be built, what infrastructure improvements are needed, and how to make better use of […]
Speak Out Against Another Dulles Greenway Toll Increase!
February 2, 2018
Greenway Tolls to Rise from $4.65 to $5.65 – Oppose the Hike! For thousands of residents and businesses who use the 14-mile private Dulles Greenway in Loudoun County as a daily commuter route, the cost of using the road on has grown astronomically. Despite annual increases, there is another toll hike being requested! If approved, […]
Tax Reform Bill: Vote on Final Passage Expected This Week
December 18, 2017
The 1,000+ page Conference Committee Report on the Tax Reform Bill is expected to be voted on this week in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. NAR believes that many improvements were made from the prior bills and remains concerned that it will present problems for homeowners and the broader housing market. Read more […]
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. […]
NAR Call for Action: Reform Our Tax Code AND Protect Middle Class Homeowners!
October 18, 2017
Take action and send the message to Congress: Don’t raise taxes on middle class homeowners! On, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, NAR launched a Call For Action to all REALTORS® to take action and send Congress a message. Please join the Call For Action with your fellow REALTORS® and sign up for the REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts […]
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Moves Forward
September 8, 2017
On Thursday, September 7, the United States Senate voted to pass a three-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The House of Representatives passed the legislation on Friday, September 8, 2017 and the President signed the bill into law later that day. This legislation ensures that the NFIP will not lapse on September 30, 2017, […]
Turn the Tide: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP
August 31, 2017
Please take action and tell your Member of Congress that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) supports H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act.” The Problem: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2017. Millions of home and small business owners in more than 20,000 communities nationwide require […]
What Change Do You Want to See in Loudoun?
June 1, 2017
Calling ALL DAAR Members – We need you to raise your REALTOR® voices! This is your chance to make sure Loudoun County officials hear from REALTORS® as they develop a new comprehensive plan. The County’s Envision the Future Workshops will be held in June and we need each of you to attend at least one […]