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Virginia REALTORS® 2018 Legislative Agenda: the Halfway Point
February 11, 2018
We are at the hallway point in the Virginia General Assembly 2018 Session. By Tuesday, February 13th, bills passed in one chamber will “Cross Over” to the other chamber for action. All of the legislative initiatives advanced by the Virginia REALTORS® have passed (or should pass) in one chamber by Tuesday and will be heard […]
Speak Out Against Another Dulles Greenway Toll Increase!
February 2, 2018
Greenway Tolls to Rise from $4.65 to $5.65 – Oppose the Hike! For thousands of residents and businesses who use the 14-mile private Dulles Greenway in Loudoun County as a daily commuter route, the cost of using the road on has grown astronomically. Despite annual increases, there is another toll hike being requested! If approved, […]
Not a Typical Day on the Hill
January 26, 2018
There is not the traditional Day on the Hill this year as the Virginia General Assembly Building is currently under construction and the temporary office building does not have the space to accommodate large groups. This will be the case for the next four years while the building is being torn down and rebuilt. Due […]
DAAR Members Donate over $1,600 in Gift Cards to the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter
January 18, 2018
REALTORS® and Affiliates give their time, talents and resources to the causes that matter most to them. From raising funds to helping build homes and handing out needed supplies at the holidays, REALTORS® and Affiliates devote themselves to improving the lives of those in the community. Members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) are […]
You’re Invited! Tax Reform Forum – February 2nd, 11AM
January 16, 2018
You’re invited to attend DAAR’s Public Policy Forum: Tax Reform & You, Your Business & Your Clients, on Friday, February 2nd, 10-11:30am at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn, VA. The recently enacted Tax Cut and Jobs Act includes several provisions that may impact you as a REALTOR®, your business, or your clients. Join us for a special […]
You’re Invited! Tax Reform Forum – February 2nd, 10AM
January 16, 2018
You’re invited to attend DAAR’s Public Policy Forum: Tax Reform & You, Your Business & Your Clients, on Friday, February 2nd, 10-11:30am at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn, VA. The recently enacted Tax Cut and Jobs Act includes several provisions that may impact you as a REALTOR®, your business, or your clients. Join us for a special […]
Department of Labor Looks at Expanding Association Health Plans
January 15, 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor took a first step toward expanding access to health coverage through association health plans by issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking that would broaden the definition of employers to include working owners, or sole proprietors or the self-employed. The notice also would broaden a provision that could allow for more […]
Virginia REALTORS®Offers Legal Hotline to All REALTOR® Members
January 14, 2018
Did you hear about the latest NEW BENEFIT for REALTOR® members? The Virginia REALTORS® now offers a Legal Hotline to all REALTOR® members. This new Legal Hotline benefit is a web-based submission process to address your legal questions. To submit a question, you’ll need to be logged into the website with your Username and Password. Your broker will […]
Economic Summit: What’s in Store for Housing and Beyond – Friday, April 6, 8-11AM
January 11, 2018
Join us for DAAR’s Economic Summit: What’s in Store for Housing and Beyond on Friday, April 6th, 8-11AM at Loudoun County School Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA. The event offers an opportunity for REALTORS® in the Northern Virginia and Loudoun County area to understand housing and economic trends and forecast for 2018 and […]
Schedule Your Code of Ethics Training – Due in 2018
January 6, 2018
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within two-year cycles. Background on the change to a two-year requirement is here. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. A new two-year cycle began January 1, 2017. The deadline […]