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Which Roads in Loudoun County Need Improvement?
May 24, 2018
You have an opportunity to help Loudoun County Supervisors decide which highway and road projects to submit for funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Board of Supervisors has 18 potential projects to choose from and may only submit funding applications for 10 of these projects. You can help them decide by taking an […]
Donation Presented on Behalf of JNCLA Recipient Brenda MacEoin
May 24, 2018
Earlier this year, Brenda MacEoin, ERA Teachers, was announced as the first recipient of the Jeanette Newton Community Leadership Award (JNCLA). The award, named after former DAAR CEO Jeanette Newton, recognizes a REALTOR® who portrays a dedication to leadership, community and public service, humanitarianism and courage. Recipients receive a $500 contribution, in their name, to a […]
Brad Boland Recognized by NAR for His Commitment to Home Ownership
May 23, 2018
DAAR is extremely proud to announce and congratulate Brad Boland for his induction into the 2018 RPAC Hall of Fame. “I am honored to be recognized for my commitment to helping people realize the dream of owning a home,” said Boland, a Broker with Keller Williams Realty Dulles. The Hall of Fame recognizes dedicated members who invest in […]
Weigh in on the Future Growth in Loudoun This Week!
May 17, 2018
Calling all DAAR Members! We need you to make sure Loudoun County officials hear from REALTORS® as they develop a new Comprehensive Plan. It is your chance to help the County address critical issues, such as where new housing developments could be built, what infrastructure improvements are needed, and how to make better use of […]
April 2018 Loudoun Market Stats: Inventory and Sales are Down; Condos and Townhomes see Record Median Sales Prices
May 14, 2018
Inventory and sales are down; Condos and townhomes see record median sales prices The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University based on analysis of MRIS multiple listing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview […]
Loudoun County Short-Term Rental Registration Process Begins in July
May 10, 2018
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a new ordinance that requires some operators of short-term residential rentals to register with the county. Beginning July 1, 2018, property owners who rent their property for 30 days or less will be required to provide county officials with information about their rentals. Real estate licensees and […]
MRIS System Performance and Sold Listing Status Update
May 9, 2018
MRIS System Performance Update As many know, the MRIS system has experienced overall system slowness as well as specific significant incidents of slowness over the past few months. According to a recent MRIS Bright MLS update to Associations, several key issues have been identified and addressed. It is believed that changes made have improved the experience for MRIS subscribers on […]
NAR: More Health Insurance Options Needed for REALTORS
May 9, 2018
NAR recently submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Notice of Proposed Rulemaking amending the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance to extend the maximum period from less than three months to no longer than twelve months. In the comment, NAR advocated for more affordable health insurance options for consumers and specifically REALTORS® […]
Rural Rules: Land Use Assessment Program and Rollback Taxes
May 9, 2018
Did you know that there is a Land Use Assessment Program in Loudoun County that provides a deferral of real estate taxes when a property meets qualifying standards for agricultural, forestry, horticultural or open space uses? The program is administered by the Commissioner of the Revenue’s (COR) office located at the Loudoun County Government Center […]
Loudoun County Offers Homeownership Grants for Employees
April 26, 2018
If you are working with a buyer who is an employee of Loudoun County Government, they may be eligible for the Loudoun County’s Public Employee Homeownership Grant Program (PEG). The program offers a grant of a secured loan to employees of the County of Loudoun, Loudoun County Public Schools and Courts and Constitutional officers. Loudoun […]