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June 2021: Market Indicators Report

July 21, 2021

Click here for the full June 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®.   Key Market Trends Sales continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels in most parts of the county. There were 951 total sales in Loudoun County in June, a 29.7% spike from a year ago, and […]

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Private Property Rights in Landmark Ruling

June 30, 2021

NAR deems the outcome a victory for the future defense of property rights. It may also  have broader implications for similar government measures. On June 23, 2021, SCOTUS ruled that a California regulation allowing union organizers to enter farmland for the purpose of uniting workers was unconstitutional by a 6-3 vote. The case, brought by […]

Supreme Court Rules CDC Exceeded its Authority in Issuing Nationwide Eviction Ban

June 30, 2021

“With the pandemic waning and the economy improving, it is time to restore the housing sector to its healthy, former function.” — Charlie Oppler, NAR President. In a 5-4 ruling on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lacked the authority to issue […]

Loudoun Board Votes on Airport Noise Disclosure Requirements

June 28, 2021

Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors voted to make notifications of the Dulles International Airport’s fifth runway plan mandatory for people looking to buy homes in that area.  At the June 15, 2021 vote, members of Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors addressed the findings of the 2019 noise study. Amid discussions of a possible fifth runway coming […]

Turning the Corner: 2021 Annual State of the Airports Luncheon

June 25, 2021

Getting people back into the office and relaxing international travel restrictions are among the critical milestones needed to return ‘Back to Normal,’ according to MWAA CEO John Potter. On Thursday, June 24, 2021, Committee for Dulles hosted the 2021 State of the Airports Luncheon with John Potter, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports […]

SCOTUS Decision on FHFA Leadership Structure

June 24, 2021

In a 7-2 majority, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled on Wednesday (6/23/2021) that the structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) was unconstitutional.  Background: The FHFA is the regulatory body that oversees Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, two of the nation’s largest federally backed home mortgage companies. The agency was created in 2008 under […]

1 Stop, Donate & Drop

June 23, 2021

  DAAR’s Community Service Committee is hosted a food drive recycle event at the DAAR office on July 28, 2021 between 10am-12pm.  Donations went to support DAAR’s partnered 2021 charities, LAWS, Mobile Hope, and Friends of Loudoun Mental Health. DAAR members donated 485lbs of food and $560 in gift cards! Food items will be donated to Mobile […]

Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan Update: June 2021

June 22, 2021

Chair Randall calls on DAAR’s market report once again, highlighting the County’s housing shortage and the need to implement attainable housing strategies. On Tuesday, June 22nd, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) hosted the 2021 PolicyMaker Series: Finding a Solution to Loudoun’s Housing Crisis, their first in-person Policy-Maker event in more than 15 months […]

Effective July 1st: New Virginia Laws

June 21, 2021

The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up their legislative sessions in the early months of 2021. The Governor has taken action on 500+ bills/resolutions, with many affecting the housing industry.   Of approximately 3,000 bills/resolutions that were introduced during these sessions, Governor Northam took action on 552 and vetoed none of them during the 2021 special session. […]

May 2021: Market Indicators Report

June 18, 2021

Click here for the full May 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®.     Key Market Trends Spring market relatively busy in Loudoun County compared to prior years; however, activity slowed from April signaling a possible cool down. There were 849 home sales in Loudoun County […]