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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 […]
Fair Housing and You – An Overview of the Fair Housing Act
April 23, 2018
The Fair Housing Act helps form the foundation of the real estate industry — the right to own property — and the Code of Ethics for REALTORS®. As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, fair housing protects the livelihood and business of REALTORS®. Join with DAAR as we learn more […]
Dedicated Funding Plan for Metro Receives Final Approval in Virginia
April 19, 2018
Virginia will provide $154 million a year to support the Metro transit system. On April 18th, the Virginia General Assembly approved funding for Metro through a combination of existing sources, without an increase in the grantors’ tax (“congestion relief fee”). Throughout the process of approving Metro funding, members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® […]
Fair Housing Makes U.S. Stronger
April 16, 2018
April 11, 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the federal Fair Housing Act. This is a momentous occasion for the real estate industry. DAAR’s commemoration of the Fair Housing Act highlights how far we’ve come in promoting equal housing opportunity – both as a society and as an association – and, more […]
March 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report
April 13, 2018
Sales Rise Despite Persistent Low Inventory 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 33rd consecutive month, Loudoun County’s […]
NAR Leadership Hosts Online Event to Discuss Proposed Budget, Dues Increase
April 12, 2018
NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall and other members of the NAR Leadership Team recently discussed the association’s proposed 2019 S.M.A.R.T. Initiatives (Strategic Measures Advancing REALTORS®), during a Facebook Live program rec The budget to support S.M.A.R.T, which includes a proposed $30 dues increase to be voted on by NAR’s Board of Directors on Saturday, May 19th, focuses […]
NAR Hits Pause on Updating Iconic REALTOR® Logo
April 9, 2018
In response to concerns raised by members, the National Association of REALTORS® announced that it’s pausing the rollout of a newly redesigned logo picture to the right. NAR leadership states: Since we announced the brand evolution and logo redesign, we have received a diversity of opinions that ranged from strong support to outright disapproval. Please […]
Virginia General Assembly Wrap-Up
April 6, 2018
The 2018 Virginia General Assembly was extremely successful for the Virginia REALTORS®. VR’s Policy and Advocacy team worked hard to defend the rights of both REALTORS® and property owners. They also reviewed an impressive 213 bills, and all seven of the initiatives introduced as bills by the Virginia REALTORS® have passed. Click here to access the […]
DAAR Members Presented With Fair Housing Resolution
April 4, 2018
Members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) advocated for a Resolution to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. On April 3, 2018, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors presented the Fair Housing Resolution to DAAR President Holly Weatherwax, President-Elect Phyllis Stakem, CEO Christine Windle, and Government Affairs Manager […]
You’re Invited: Learn Why the Loudoun 2040 Plan is Important to You, 4/3, 9:30AM
April 2, 2018
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with Jeffrey Salmon, Loudoun County Planning Commissioner. The Committee invited Jeff in order to learn about the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The draft Plan includes policies and goals for the future development of Loudoun County. If enacted, it will guide where […]