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January 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Another Record Low Month for Inventory; Home Sales Continue to Decline

February 19, 2018

  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 31st consecutive month, active listings declined in Loudoun County—the lowest […]

National Flood Insurance Program Extended to March 23, 2018

February 19, 2018

On February 9, 2019, Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as part of a broader budget agreement. NAR is urging the Senate to use the time to work on comprehensive NFIP legislation that provides a 5-year reauthorization and includes meaningful reforms to strengthen the program and open the door to a private market […]

DAAR Members at the 2018 Virginia REALTORS® Economic and Advocacy Summit

February 19, 2018

Members the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) joined with hundreds of REALTORS® in downtown Richmond for the 2018 Virginia REALTORS® Economic and Advocacy Summit. Eleven members from the DAAR Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee ensured that the voice of Loudoun County REALTORS® was heard throughout the Summit. “These Summits offer a unique opportunity […]

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 […]