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April 2018 Loudoun Market Stats: Inventory and Sales are Down; Condos and Townhomes see Record Median Sales Prices
May 14, 2018
Inventory and sales are down; Condos and townhomes see record median sales prices The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University based on analysis of MRIS multiple listing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview […]
Loudoun County Short-Term Rental Registration Process Begins in July
May 10, 2018
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a new ordinance that requires some operators of short-term residential rentals to register with the county. Beginning July 1, 2018, property owners who rent their property for 30 days or less will be required to provide county officials with information about their rentals. Real estate licensees and […]
Rural Rules: Land Use Assessment Program and Rollback Taxes
May 9, 2018
Did you know that there is a Land Use Assessment Program in Loudoun County that provides a deferral of real estate taxes when a property meets qualifying standards for agricultural, forestry, horticultural or open space uses? The program is administered by the Commissioner of the Revenue’s (COR) office located at the Loudoun County Government Center […]
Fair Housing Makes U.S. Stronger
April 16, 2018
April 11, 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the federal Fair Housing Act. This is a momentous occasion for the real estate industry. DAAR’s commemoration of the Fair Housing Act highlights how far we’ve come in promoting equal housing opportunity – both as a society and as an association – and, more […]
DAAR Members Presented With Fair Housing Resolution
April 4, 2018
Members of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) advocated for a Resolution to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. On April 3, 2018, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors presented the Fair Housing Resolution to DAAR President Holly Weatherwax, President-Elect Phyllis Stakem, CEO Christine Windle, and Government Affairs Manager […]
You’re Invited: Learn Why the Loudoun 2040 Plan is Important to You, 4/3, 9:30AM
April 2, 2018
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with Jeffrey Salmon, Loudoun County Planning Commissioner. The Committee invited Jeff in order to learn about the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The draft Plan includes policies and goals for the future development of Loudoun County. If enacted, it will guide where […]
Submit Your Ideas for DAAR’s 2019 Legislative Positions
March 21, 2018
Are you concerned about an issue that impacts the real estate industry? Do you know of a legislative or regulatory way to help address the issue? Now is the time to let us know! DAAR is developing the 2019 Legislative Positions and we’d like to hear from you! The legislative positions address both local and […]
Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
March 21, 2018
Join DAAR in Commemorating the Fair Housing Act April 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of enactment of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. In honor of this tremendous achievement, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will present a Resolution commemorating this historic event. Join DAAR for the presentation on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, starting around […]
February 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report
March 14, 2018
DAAR Housing Market Update – Loudoun February 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 32st consecutive month, active […]
DAAR Weighs in on the Benefit of Additional Staff to Support Housing Programs
March 9, 2018
The FY 2019 Proposed Budget for Loudoun County includes funding for additional staff resources to address one of the most critical needs in Loudoun County – how to provide housing that is affordable. DAAR is pleased to see the inclusion of proposed funds for this purpose. County staff requested funding for five new staff positions […]