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DAAR 2019 Year-End Recap
January 2, 2020
The staff at DAAR is excited to share the association’s 2019 Year-End Recap with you. The infographic below shares some highlights from this past year. We would like to thank you for a great 2019 and look forward to serving you in 2020.
November 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Median Sales Price Sets Record November High
December 17, 2019
Overview Loudoun County’s November median sales prices increased for a ninth year in a row, up 0.15% since last November. The end-month median sales price of $485,750 is a new 10-year month-over-the-year record high for November. Median sales prices improved for detached homes by 4.2% and attached homes by 5.4% in last month, when compared […]
Discovering Commercial Real Estate
December 11, 2019
June 2, 2021 – 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. NAR’s Discovering Commercial Real Estate Frank Dillow, Senior Commercial Broker This course offers a broad overview of the basics of commercial real estate and how it differs from residential real estate. Students will be able to distinguish and understand the broker’s role and discover the different types of […]
Get Ready to Increase Your Listings and Grow Your Business
December 11, 2019
Join DAAR on March 12-13, 2020 for a two day SRS designation course! This is a two day class where you can earn a designation that is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria. The SRS Designation Course will redefine your […]
NAR Code of Ethics Course
December 5, 2019
DAAR follow’s the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics. Adopted in 1913, it was one of the first code of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients’ best interests. Please review NAR’s the Code of Ethics […]
Loan Limits Increase in 2020 for the Washington Metro Area
December 2, 2019
On November 26, 2019, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the 2020 conforming loan limits for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The baseline (national) limit will increase to $510,400 from $484,350 in 2019. In high cost areas, including the Washington Metro area, the limit will go up to $765,600 (from $726,525). The loan limits […]
Census 2020
November 18, 2019
Key Census Messages – Fall 2019 The Census can be complicated. During the Education phase, we are focused on simple messages that emphasize impact, confidentiality, and a general timeline. Census Day is April 1, 2020. – Watch for a postcard that will arrive in the mail in mid-March. – You can respond to the Census […]
Winter Warmth 2019
November 18, 2019
The 2019 Winter Warmth cold weather clothing and blanket drive organized by the Community Service Committee was a great success! DAAR members dropped off coats, blankets, hats, and gloves from the end of September through November 18th. The Community Service Committee collected and distributed 20 huge bags of clothing, sheets and blankets to Mobile Hope, […]
President’s Page: Off-MLS Policy Update
November 11, 2019
I just returned from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Conference and Expo in San Francisco, CA with President-Elect Barry Taylor and Christine Windle, CEO representing the association. During the conference, the NAR MLS Committee (view for more info) and NAR Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved a Clear Cooperation Policy requiring listing brokers to submit […]
DAAR Members Appointed to National and State Association Posts
November 11, 2019
Congratulations to the following DAAR REALTOR® members and staff appointed to various committees and leadership positions within the National Association of REALTORS® and Virginia REALTORS® for 2020! Your service is very much appreciated. National Association of REALTORS® Brad Boland, Keller Williams Dulles, Board of Directors, Business Issues Policy Committee and RPAC Major Investor Council Beckwith […]