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It’s Your Time to Lead: Join DAAR’s Board of Directors – Apply by 8/17/18
August 8, 2018
TAKE THE LEAD! Join DAAR’s Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 17th, 2018 DAAR is seeking candidates to become part of our 2019 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: […]
Another Chance for You to Help Develop the Policies for Short-Term Residential Rentals
August 3, 2018
Loudoun County has launched a second survey to gather public opinion about issues related to short-term residential rentals. Last month, the county began requiring operators of short-term residential rental units to register their property and provide other information, such as their ownership status in the property, the number of bedrooms that could be rented, and […]
Dept. of Labor’s Association Health Plan Rule Challenged in Court
August 3, 2018
As DAAR reported in June, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded access to affordable health coverage options for America’s small businesses and their employees through Association Health Plans. Last week, twelve attorney generals (AGs) filed suit against the DOL challenging the new rule. The state AG’s include New York, Massachusetts, California, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, […]
Three Steps to Getting More Listing Feedback
August 2, 2018
Buyer feedback is essential when selling a home. But too often, feedback requests go unanswered and comment boxes left empty. Asking for (and receiving) feedback doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are three tips to help you get the feedback you need with ShowingTime. 1. Request feedback immediately. You’ve done the hard work of marketing […]
Breaking News: Flood Insurance Extension Passes Overwhelmingly
July 31, 2018
In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate today. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight, when the program expires. “We applaud […]
Thank You for Taking Action: Flood Insurance Passes House by Large Margin
July 26, 2018
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a four-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program in a bipartisan, 366-52 vote. Action now turns to the Senate. Once the Senate votes, the bill goes to President for his signature. Program authorization expires July 31. About 105,000 REALTORS® sent letters, including many DAAR members, to their members of Congress […]
DAAR Weighs in on Loudoun County’s Housing Future
July 23, 2018
Holly Weatherwax, 2018 Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) President, and Lars Henriksen, DAAR’s representative on the Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan Stakeholders group, provided suggestions on ways to address the housing needs in Loudoun County. Speaking before the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, July 19th, Weatherwax and Henriksen supported the effort to plan […]
Safety Matters: Safe Business is Smart Business – September 24th! 10AM-12PM
July 19, 2018
Join us for Safety Matters: Safe Business is Smart Business on Monday, September 24th, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn Have you ever shown a home to complete strangers and realized the vulnerability of the situation especially if safety measures aren’t taken into account? Being alert to danger no matter how benign the situation appears is a good […]
Gene Mock and Beckwith Bolle Receive Virginia REALTORS Honor Society Recognition
July 19, 2018
Congratulations to Beckwith Bolle, Carter Braxton Preferred Properties, Leesburg and Gene Mock, Keller Williams, Leesburg who have been recognized as a member of the Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society for 2017. The Virginia REALTORS® Honor Society recognizes members for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to the local, state and national REALTOR® organization. Locally, Beckwith has served […]
June 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Prices reach a record high amid low inventory; Overall sales are up slightly as condo sales soar.
July 13, 2018
Overview Loudoun County’s median home sale price reached $500,000 in June—an increase of 6.4 percent on an annualized basis. This is the highest monthly median sales value on record. For the 36th consecutive month, Loudoun County’s active listings declined, reaching the lowest recorded June inventory number in over a decade. At the end of June […]