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Early Voting Begins for 2022 Virginia General Election
September 26, 2022
The Commonwealth’s general election is November 8. Virginia’s 2022 General Election is right around the corner, and early voting has kicked into full gear as of Friday, September 23, 2022. Eligible voters in the Commonwealth have until Saturday, November 5 to vote in-person at early voting locations across Virginia. In Loudoun County, a list of […]
DAAR Shares Support for NVTA TransAction Plan
August 31, 2022
TransAction is a multimodal transportation plan with 429 projects worth a total of $75.7 billion, supporting the continued economic growth of Northern Virginia. On Monday, August 29, 2022, the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) signed a letter with other community organizations and REALTOR® associations supporting the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s TransAction Plan. Put together […]
DAAR Joins NVTA and Others in Opposition to Gas Tax Suspension
March 28, 2022
The gas tax accounts for one-third of the Commonwealth’s transportation funding, and there’s no guarantee that savings will be passed on to residents or REALTORS®. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) signed a letter with other community organizations and REALTOR® associations opposing the Motor Vehicle Fuels tax (gas tax) […]
Loudoun Receives $10 Million from Virginia Housing’s Amazon REACH Program
January 11, 2022
The funding, dedicated to affordable housing in Loudoun, comes amid rising concerns about Amazon HQ2’s potential impact on home prices in Northern Virginia. On Monday, January 10, 2022, Loudoun County announced its receipt of state grants in the amount of $10 million for affordable (attainable) multifamily housing. These funds are in addition to the $3.75 […]
BOS Boosts Incentives for Conservation Easements Assistance Program (CEAP)
January 5, 2022
The annual funding for CEAP is $150,000 and will be available to qualifying landowners on rolling basis. On January 4th, 2022, the Loudoun County Government announced the Board of Supervisors (BOS) has approved changes to the Conservation Easements Assistance Program (CEAP) which will expand the number of qualified landowners who may receive financial support. According to […]
County Receives Grant for Broadband Expansion in Western Loudoun
December 14, 2021
The initiative will expand fiber broadband to 8,000+ unserved addresses and achieve universal coverage in Loudoun County. On December 14, 2021, Loudoun County announced its receipt of a $17.5 million grant from the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI). The grant will be used to subsidize the construction of a fiber network that aims to expand broadband […]
BOS Adopts ROIA for Zoning Ordinance
November 22, 2021
On November 16, 2021, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS) adopted a Resolution of Intent to Amend (ROIA) for the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. According to the county’s press release, the ROIA is a necessary step in the revision process. The County’s press release also delineates key goals for the rewrite project, which include: Implementation […]
2021 Virginia Election Results: Statewide
November 9, 2021
From the Governor’s Mansion to the Office of the Attorney General, here is your 2021 election night results for Virginia’s statewide races: On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Virginia voters cast their ballots for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and members of the General Assembly. At the end of the night, Virginians narrowly elected Glenn Youngkin, […]
2021 Virginia Election Results: General Assembly
November 9, 2021
In Loudoun County, all RPAC-endorsed candidates won their races for the House of Delegates. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Virginia voters cast their ballots for statewide offices as well as the House of Delegates. Below is a breakdown of the General Assembly races in districts within Loudoun County: House District 10: Nicholas S. “Nick” Clemente […]
Biden’s Build Back Better Framework Includes Several NAR Priorities
November 1, 2021
In a massive win for NAR, the framework will not only spare real estate from burdensome tax policies, but it will include a historic investment in affordable housing. On Thursday, October 28, 2021, President Biden announced his Build Back Better framework for the Build Back Better Act. After numerous rounds of negotiations between Biden and […]