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Action Alert: 7,000 REALTORS® Need Your Help for Affordable Healthcare
March 11, 2020
About 7,000 Virginia REALTORS® go without health insurance each year because of the high costs. The Virginia General Assembly has passed two bills (HB 795 and SB 235) that enable us to move on to the next steps in our pursuit of association health plans. But first, we need Governor Northam to sign the bills […]
2020 Economic Summit Presentation Slides Now Available for Download
March 11, 2020
DAAR would like to extend a great big thank you to our Economic Summit attendees. We hope that you found the event informative and fun. As promised, our presenters have provided their slide decks. Click the links below to view and/or download all three presentations. View Vice President Haltom’s Slide Deck View Director Evangelou’s Slide […]
Every One Counts on the Loudoun County Census
February 28, 2020
There is a great deal at stake for Loudoun County residents during the 2020 Census. Did you know that Loudoun County loses $20,000 over 10 years for every one person not counted on the Census? Your 2020 Census response helps fund schools, healthcare, roads and more. Below are some key takeaways regarding the Census. Make […]
DAAR Helps with Habitat for Humanity Home Renovation
February 27, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 27, 2020 CONTACT: CHRISTINE AURIGEMA 703-777-2468 DULLES AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® HELPS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME RENOVATION ASHBURN – On February 25, 2020, members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) participated in a Habitat for Humanity renovation for a Sterling, Virginia family in need. Eleven REALTORS® and affiliate […]
DAAR Completes Office Renovation, Holds Grand Opening
February 14, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 14, 2020 CONTACT: CHRISTINE AURIGEMA 703-777-2468 DULLES AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® COMPLETES OFFICE RENOVATION, HOLDS GRAND REOPENING ASHBURN – The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) will hold a Grand Reopening Ceremony on February 13, 2020 at the nonprofit’s newly renovated office location in Ashburn, VA. The association’s office underwent […]
Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® 2020 Officers and Directors Installed
December 6, 2019
Barry Taylor, Weichert, REALTORS® in Ashburn, VA, was installed as the 2020 President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation. The event took place on December 5, 2019 and included the installation of the nineteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members who will serve as […]
Census 2020
November 18, 2019
Key Census Messages – Fall 2019 The Census can be complicated. During the Education phase, we are focused on simple messages that emphasize impact, confidentiality, and a general timeline. Census Day is April 1, 2020. – Watch for a postcard that will arrive in the mail in mid-March. – You can respond to the Census […]
Winter Warmth 2019
November 18, 2019
The 2019 Winter Warmth cold weather clothing and blanket drive organized by the Community Service Committee was a great success! DAAR members dropped off coats, blankets, hats, and gloves from the end of September through November 18th. The Community Service Committee collected and distributed 20 huge bags of clothing, sheets and blankets to Mobile Hope, […]
October 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: October Median Sales Price Increases for Ninth Consecutive Year
November 15, 2019
Overview Loudoun County’s year over year median sales prices increased for a ninth year in a row, up 2.1% since last October. The end-month median sales price of $495,000 reflects a new 10-year record high for the month of October. Closed sales set a 10-year record high in Loudoun County at 538 in the […]
Everyone Counts! Take Part in the 2020 Census
October 30, 2019
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau conducts a count of everyone in our nation. The next census will begin in the spring of 2020. It is important that Loudoun County receives an accurate count of our residents because so many things that matter to this area are determined by the census. The people […]