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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 […]
Recession? Housing is Likely OK
September 5, 2019
Recession fears are growing, and that may prompt some Americans—who are still haunted by the last one—to get skittish about the housing market. Don’t expect another “real estate fire sale” if the economy heads into another recession, economists say. “This is going to be a much shorter recession than the last one,” George Ratiu, senior […]
NAR Report: Moving with Kids Impact on Buyer and Seller Preferences
August 22, 2019
The act of moving into a new home or selling a home can be a hectic period for both home buyers and sellers. So it is not surprising to learn that changing residences with children in tow adds another level of chaos to the process. That is according to a new report from the National […]
Are you Ready to Achieve Excellence? Start Your Journey and Earn Recognition
August 21, 2019
The National Association of REALTORS recently rolled out a Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program designed to empower REALTORS® via a self-assessment tool that measures proficiency in elements of professionalism, known as the C2EX Competencies. Based on the results, the platform generates customized learning paths, recommends experiences, and provides tools and resources to increase knowledge and […]
July 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Prices Up, Unit Sales Increasing, Markets Continue to Tighten
August 19, 2019
Overview The median price of homes sold in Loudoun County in July 2019 increased 8.5% compared to July 2018. Month over year price gains were stronger for attached dwellings with a 7.0 percent gain than detached homes at 3.4% increase in median prices compared to July 2018. Active listings continue to decline both month over […]
Slate of Directors for 2020 and Consideration of Bylaw Changes Announced
August 19, 2019
Slate of Directors for 2020 and Consideration of Bylaw Changes Announced TO: All DAAR Members FROM: Barry Allbright, 2020 Nomination Committee Chair Phyllis Stakem, 2019 DAAR President RE: Slate of Officer’s & Directors for 2020 and Bylaw Changes This memo serves as official notice to the DAAR membership of the Slate of Directors for election […]
NAR Moves to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuits; Shows Lawsuits Are Self-Contradictory, Ignore Precedent and Lack Economic Sense
August 16, 2019
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) moved last week to dismiss the Moehrl v. NAR lawsuit and the copycat Sitzer v. NAR lawsuit because both amended complaints fail to show how NAR rules for the operation of Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) inhibit competition or cause the plaintiffs any harm. Moreover, the complaints misrepresent rules which […]
Shape the Future of the Industry: Join a DAAR Committee
August 15, 2019
DAAR members who serve on committees and work groups make the policy decisions that help shape the Association’s direction and the real estate industry. What’s in it for you? Association leadership offers a host of personal and professional growth opportunities! Here are just a few: Ignite Your Potential: Develop organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills Be […]
New FHA Condo Rule Expected to Yield Thousands of New Homeownership Opportunities
August 14, 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to release new Federal Housing Authority (FHA) condominium financing policies. The new rules should benefit your real estate clients and customers by allowing more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages on affordable housing options. Specifically, the rule will extend certifications from two years to three, […]
Sometimes You Have to Say No
August 14, 2019
Bad bills, aka pieces of legislation, pop up regularly. Listen to the latest Real Politics Podcast from the Virginia REALTORS® to find out what happens when they are introduced and what we do to fight bills that don’t benefit members. Click to hear the Bad Bills Real Politics Podcast.