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DAAR Member Bob Butcher Earns GRI Designation

October 14, 2017

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Robert Butcher, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Hamilton,  Leesburg, completed the REALTORS® Institute of Virginia program and have earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. “Completion of the coursework for the GRI designation represents a commitment to industry knowledge and professionalism that not all agents […]

September 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Sales are Low as Tight Inventory Continues; Median Sales Price at September High

October 14, 2017

The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime.  Overview Sales growth continues to stall as the 517 closed sales in September was […]

We’re Ready. Are You?

October 6, 2017

Tax reform.  Flood insurance reauthorization.  Data privacy and security. GSE reform. The National Association of REALTORS® advocates and tracks hundreds of legislative and regulatory proposals every day impacting real estate. How can you help? As a REALTOR®, you can act when called upon to weigh in on issues of importance to our industry with your Member of Congress. […]

Gene Mock Receives Virginia REALTORS Honor Society Recognition

September 22, 2017

Congratulations to Gene Mock, Keller Williams, Leesburg, who has been recognized as a member of the Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society for 2016. The Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society recognizes members for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to the local, state and national REALTOR® organization. Locally, he serves as a trustee of the Dulles Area REALTORS® […]

August 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Sales Price Reaches Record High; Sales Decline; Inventory Remains Low

September 14, 2017

The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview Loudoun County’s median home sale price reached $478,500 in August – an increase […]

Private Well and/or Septic Contingency Addendum Change

September 11, 2017

The NVAR Private Well and/or Septic Contingency Addendum K1360 was updated on July 1 and then in August 2017. Why was that? As you know, NVAR typically releases forms twice a year, January 1 and July 1. However, in this instance NVAR was flooded with concerns about the form. As a result, the NVAR Forms […]

July 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Continues to Tighten; Sales Growth Stabilizes

August 16, 2017

The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview • For the 25th consecutive month, active inventory continued to decline. At the end […]

June 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Demand Rises as Sales Reach an All-time High; Inventory Remains Low

July 14, 2017

The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime.  Overview After a few months of slow growth, the number of June closed sales […]

It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by 8/18/17

July 14, 2017

TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 18th, 2017 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2018 leadership team. If you or someone you know is interested in taking your membership to the next level, please review the information below and submit your application Valuable benefits include: […]

NVAR Standard Form Changes – Effective July 1st, 2017

June 16, 2017

You’re invited to learn about the latest NVAR Standard Form Changes on Friday, July 21st, 2017, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn, featuring speaker Keith Barrett, Esq,, Vesta Settlements.  Register online today!  Class is free for DAAR members. Effective July 1st, 2017, the following changes have been made to the NVAR Forms: 1. K1371 – USDA Financing Addendum a. This addendum […]