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Important Notice about Changes to SentriLock Billing
November 24, 2017
To streamline the process for obtaining access to SentriLock keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from SentriLock for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to SentriLock. Beginning in November, you will receive several […]
House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Vote Needed in the Senate before Deadline
November 24, 2017
As federal flood insurance nears expiration, the National Association of REALTORS® seeks fast work in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed legislation this month to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. But because the bill—which is backed by the National Association of REALTORS®—still needs Senate approval, it’s unclear whether the long-sought […]
House Approves Tax Proposal that Places Tax Hike on Homeowners
November 16, 2017
Tax reform took a major step as the House of Representatives approved a measure to overhaul the American tax code and the Senate took steps toward approval by the end of the month. On Thursday, November 16th, the House passed a H.R. 1, “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and […]
October 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Flat Sales Growth and Low Inventory Remain
November 15, 2017
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 Sales growth continues to remain flat as the 496 closed sales in October […]
Are You Missing Out on Instant Savings? Check out NAR’s Benefits Program
November 9, 2017
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Loudoun County Wants to Know if You’re Renting Out Rooms
November 3, 2017
On October 19, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to create a registration process for homeowners who rent out rooms in Loudoun County. The plan has two phases: 1) registration and taxation; and 2) zoning and public safety. The county will research the issue and obtain feedback from the public between now […]
Tax Reform Framework: A Heavy Burden on Homeowners
October 27, 2017
NAR is a strong supporter of tax reform but the framework that the Republican leadership and the Administration have put forward is not the reform that works for middle-income homeowners, even though at first glance it seems like it would be, since it calls for a near doubling of the standard deduction. But what often […]
REALTOR® RE-CHARGE: Conference – Presentations and Pictures Available
October 23, 2017
Over 150 members attended REALTOR Re-charge: DAAR; Conference & Expo at Embassy Suites Hotel in Ashburn on October 19th. The event was a unique opportunity for real estate professionals to take advantage of continuing education classes, hot-topic sessions, DAAR’s annual meeting membership update and elections and a best-in-real estate services expo. View the pictures from […]
Important Notice About Changes to Sentrilock® Billing
October 12, 2017
To streamline the process for obtaining access to Sentrilock® keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from Sentrilock® for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to Sentrilock®. During the week of October 23rd, […]
DAAR Past Presidents Advance to National and State Posts
October 7, 2017
Brad Boland, past President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) and Principal Broker of Keller Williams Realty Dulles, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during the Virginia REALTORS® state convention in Roanoke last week. NAR is America’s largest trade association, representing over […]