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Act Now: Defend 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
June 15, 2021
Help defend 1031 through NAR’s new 1031 Like-Kind Exchange Member Stories Portal, where members can share how they’ve used 1031 to bring economic investment to their community. Background: The Biden administration has proposed eliminating Section 1031 like-kind exchanges (1031s) under the American Families Plan, arguing that the tax policy only benefits the wealthiest of Americans. […]
Homeownership Month: Upcoming Events in Loudoun County
June 7, 2021
June is here, which means that it is officially Homeownership Month in Loudoun County and across the county. This special occasion recognizes the value that owning a home brings to families and neighborhoods across the nation. It also brings light to the idea that the American dream is alive, as there are numerous national and […]
Key Findings from NAGLREP 2020-2021 LGBT Real Estate Report
June 2, 2021
The National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals’ (NAGLREP) fourth LGBT Real Estate Report explores the latest buying, selling and renting trends among the LGBTQ+ community. Using survey data from members (as well as studies and surveys from the U.S. census and Freddie Mac), NAGLREP sheds light on the social, economic, and political […]
DAAR Membership Dues Invoice Available for Payment
June 1, 2021
Your 2021-2022 DAAR REALTOR® dues invoice is now available for payment in your DAAR member portal. This invoice includes Local, State, and National membership dues for DAAR, VAR, and NAR. Your local, DAAR REALTOR® dues pay for your membership beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Your dues must be paid in full on or before […]
Biden Announces New Housing & Small Business Programs to Close Racial Wealth Gap
June 1, 2021
Announced on the centennial of the Tulsa massacre, the programs are part of a first-ever interagency effort that will also take aim at inequities in home appraisals. On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Biden-Harris administration announced new housing and small business programs that are designed to close the racial wealth gap. The White House released […]
DAAR Office Reopening Update
May 28, 2021
DAAR Office Open: Masks Required for Unvaccinated Based on the Governor’s new orders, DAAR will adopt the following rules for the office. These rules will remain in-place until Governor Northam further refines his executive orders. Fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear facial coverings inside the DAAR office or at DAAR in-person events. […]
DAAR’s Market Report Highlighted at 2021 State of the County Address
May 27, 2021
On May 26, 2021, Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall spoke to residents at the 2021 State of the County Address. During this address, updates were provided on Loudoun’s COVID-19 related efforts, the budget, unemployment rate, housing numbers, and many other matters that the county has faced in the last year. In reference to housing […]
April 2021: Market Indicators Report
May 20, 2021
Click here for the full April 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Key Market Trends Home sales continue to surge throughout much of Loudoun County. There were 876 sales in the Loudoun County in April, a 49.2% spike in activity from last year, which […]
Q1 2021: Market Indicators Report
May 3, 2021
Click here for the full Q1 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Click here to download supporting graphics. Key Market Takeaways Economic Conditions In the first quarter of 2021, the pace of economic growth both statewide and in Loudoun County have slowed somewhat. However, consumer […]
2020 DAAR Awards Nominees and Winners Announced
April 28, 2021
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® recognized several members who reached exceptional levels in the real estate industry in 2020. They were honored and celebrated at the DAAR REALTOR® Awards Reception on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Alamo Drive-In Movie Theater. Click here to read the announcement and the full list of nominees. Click […]