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Association Health Plan Update: SB 1341

February 22, 2021

SB 1341 Update: The Virginia REALTORS® about SB 1341, the Association Health Plan legislation. The Association Health Plan bill, SB 1341 was referred to the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care for further recommendations and study with the possibility for the legislation to be reconsidered next year. Unfortunately, this referral means that SB 1341 was […]

DAAR Leadership Update: ShowingTime Acquisition

February 17, 2021

UPDATE (2/17/2021) Since the ShowingTime announcement last week, Bright MLS has been interviewing and vetting several showing appointment service providers. KEY BRIGHT MLS UPDATES Nothing has changed with ShowingTime. Bright understand the impact of this acquisition. While it has been announced, the agreement has NOT been approved or finalized yet. Until the acquisition is complete […]

NAR: Snapshot of Race & Home Buying in America

February 17, 2021

NAR Finds Black Home Buyers More Than Twice as Likely to Have Student Loan Debt, Be Rejected for Mortgage Loans Than White Home Buyers NAR officials say data reinforces need for implementation of key housing policy initiatives to close persistent minority homeownership gaps   Key Highlights The U.S. homeownership rate was 64.2% in 2019. At […]

Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA Course

February 8, 2021

This class is designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels and those working with either buyers or sellers. The National Association of REALTORS® Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) is the key to competitive home pricing is becoming proficient at comparative market analyses (CMAs). In the Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA course, you will learn […]

DAAR Class Catalog

February 5, 2021

Presenting the New Class & Professional Development Opportunities Guide The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® Real Estate School is excited to launch the new Class & Professional Development Opportunities guide!  This elevated menu of information is the all-in-one roadmap for your REALTOR® education success.  It is the number one reference point for DAAR’s educational offerings. In the Class & Professional Development […]

2021 NOVA Housing Expo

January 15, 2021

  DAAR partners with the 2021 Northern Virginia Housing Expo – a virtual event that highlights housing opportunities, tips, and workshops for all.   Visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall Browse dozens of exhibits featuring government assistance programs, home-buying opportunities and professionals, mortgage information and assistance and much more! Take advantage of helpful free work- shops […]

2021 DAAR Board of Directors

December 14, 2020

Congratulations to the 2021 DAAR Board of Directors! They were installed Monday morning, December 14, 2020, via zoom. Please join in congratulating them! We all look forward to a great 2021!

NAR: 2021 Real Estate Forecast

December 10, 2020

Real Estate Price Gains to Continue   A group of more than 20 leading economic and housing experts, including National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, participated in a consensus economic and real estate forecast that projects GDP growth of 3.5% and an annual unemployment rate of 6.2% in 2021. Housing prices are expected […]

October 2020: Market Indicators Report

November 18, 2020

Click here for the full October 2020 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®.  DAAR has switched to VR as a new provider of the report after much consideration. Key Market Trends Home sales continue to surge in the Loudoun County market, largely driven by pent-up demand […]

Winter Warmth Drive | A Success!

November 10, 2020

DAAR supports LAWS, Mobile Hope and the Loudoun Cold Weather Shelter!  DAAR collected gently worn and clean coats, hats, scarves & gloves, twin sheets, towels, and pillowcases. Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors!