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DAAR Spotlight: 2021 RPAC Major Investors

September 20, 2021

DAAR wholeheartedly appreciates every single one of our RPAC contributors. Today, there’s one group of investors we’d like to shine a special light upon:   DAAR’s RPAC Major Investors have contributed a minimum of $1,000 each (the Sterling “R” level) in 2021, and we are honored to recognize them for their extraordinary commitment to REALTOR® advocacy […]

NAR Expresses Concern Over Proposed Limitations on Real Estate Investment

September 17, 2021

The limitations could negatively impact the health and growth of the commercial real estate market. On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) raised concerns in a letter issued to Congressional leadership of the tax writing committees regarding the proposed limits to tax benefits for real estate investment. At a time when the […]

2021 Gubernatorial Policy Tracker: McAuliffe vs Youngkin

September 1, 2021

The Commonwealth’s democratic and republican nominees for Governor offer voters a glimpse into their policy platforms. This page will be updated throughout the 2021 election cycle. Virginia’s race for governor is in full gear. The candidates, former Governor Terry McAuliffe, and business leader, Glenn Youngkin, are both vying to occupy the Commonwealth’s top post. Both […]

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 […]

Ready, Set, Speak! Say Yes for Homes in Loudoun County!

April 11, 2019

DAAR members are ready to see residential opportunities increase in Loudoun County. Our members know that a Plan could be set in place to help address the lack of housing affordability. It’s time for you to speak up and support the housing policies and strategies in the draft Plan that will help address the availability […]

Anti-Trust: REALTORS® Subject to the Same Laws, in Person or Online

March 13, 2019

So, you’re a good REALTOR®, professional, you return your calls, you take care of your clients. You’re courteous and fair to your fellow agents, and you do your best to conduct your business in an ethical and legal manner. But even good agents, as described above, can get themselves into trouble especially with a relatively […]

Ready to Expand Your International Business Opportunities?

February 12, 2019

Friday,  April 8, 2019 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Early-bird Registration Deadline – April 1, 2019   $80 This course provides: 7 hours of continuing education (Real Estate Related) 2 hours post licensing in (Current Industry Issues) This course is designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the program has […]

Register Now: Virginia Landlord Tenant Law Changes – February 4th

January 26, 2019

Join us quarterly in 2019 to get up-to-date changes from Karen Daily, EKKO Title and Sarah Louppe Petcher, S&T Law Group that could impact your practice.  It is recommended that you attend all four classes as they will build upon each other.  Spend only an 1 1/2 hours to learn about the laws. Register now by clicking on […]

October Government Affairs Committee Meeting Guest Speakers: Representatives from the Virginia REALTORS®

September 20, 2018

On October 3, 2018, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with two Representatives from the Virginia REALTORS® – Martin Johnson, Senior VP of Government Relations and Erin Barton, Deputy General Counsel. The Committee invited Martin and Erin in order to learn more about their advocacy efforts, the process of developing legislative proposals for the […]

DAAR Members Donate over $1,600 in Gift Cards to the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter

January 18, 2018

REALTORS® and Affiliates give their time, talents and resources to the causes that matter most to them. From raising funds to helping build homes and handing out needed supplies at the holidays, REALTORS® and Affiliates devote themselves to improving the lives of those in the community. Members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) are […]