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USDA Reviews Eligible Areas for Housing Loans
February 23, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) provides direct and guaranteed loans to home buyers in designated rural or “rural in character” areas throughout the country. Every five years, RHS reviews localities to determine if they should remain eligible for its housing loan products. The four areas currently under review in Loudoun […]
Safety Alert: Beware of Suspicious Caller
February 19, 2018
According to the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS, female REALTORS® in DC Metro area have been receiving calls from an individual identifying himself as Dwayne Bergeman. He states that he is relocating from Oregon, but will not answer simple questions. The caller insists he wants to see houses in a high value price range. A […]
DAAR Stands United with Business Community Against Racially Divisive Fliers
February 19, 2018
In response to recent fliers and messages again distributed within the community this month as reported here, the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® signed on to a joint business community statement to take a stand against these acts and in united steadfast commitment to equality and respect for all. Read the Statement by Organizations Representing […]
DAAR’s Leadership Discusses Metro Funding with State Lawmakers
February 5, 2018
Members the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) met with members of the General Assembly and Virginia officials to voice concern about the proposals to increase taxes on Northern Virginians. DAAR, along with other REALTORS® across Northern Virginia, joined in the discussion as negotiators search for ways to provide $154 million in dedicated funding for […]
REALTORS® Endorse Gwen Pangle in Leesburg Town Council Race – Special Election is 2/6
February 1, 2018
The Dulles Area Political Action Committee and the Virginia REALTORS® Political Action Committee enthusiastically endorse Gwen Pangle in her bid to become the next Leesburg Town Council member! Gwen Pangle, former Chair of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® and Principal Broker of Pangle and Associations in Leesburg, is running for an open seat on […]
REALTORS® in Northern Virginia Respond to the Tax Increase Proposal
January 20, 2018
REALTORS® across Northern Virginia united to voice their concerns about the recent tax increase proposals to fund Metro. “While we are supportive of Metro, we are concerned about the impact this additional tax burden will have on Northern Virginia homeowners,” said Holly Weatherwax, President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR). Along with DAAR, […]
Economic Summit: What’s in Store for Housing and Beyond – Friday, April 6, 8-11AM
January 11, 2018
Join us for DAAR’s Economic Summit: What’s in Store for Housing and Beyond on Friday, April 6th, 8-11AM at Loudoun County School Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA. The event offers an opportunity for REALTORS® in the Northern Virginia and Loudoun County area to understand housing and economic trends and forecast for 2018 and […]
Phase I Begins – Loudoun County Wants to Know If You’re Renting Out Rooms
December 4, 2017
Are your clients interested in using their property for short-term rentals? If so, they may need to register with Loudoun County officials. Background The 2017 General Assembly passed SB1578, which allows localities to establish a registry of people offering short-term residential rentals and requires them to register annually. The law also includes an exemption from […]
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 […]
Don’t forget to Vote!
November 3, 2017
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th! On the ballot will be candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Members of the House of Delegates. Loudoun County also has two bond questions and the towns of Leesburg and Round Hill have special elections for a member of their town councils. Polls will be open from […]