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Board of Supervisors Adopt $3.3 Billion Budget; Tax Rate Lowered by 5.5 Cents
April 8, 2021
For the first time since 2008, Loudoun County’s real estate tax rate will fall below $1. However, the average bill for homeowners is expected to increase by 0.7% for Fiscal Year 2022. On Tuesday, April 6th, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a 2022 fiscal budget in the amount of $3.3 billion. The budget will […]
PRO Act passes in U.S. House: What the Bill Means for REALTORS®
April 6, 2021
On March 9th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 842 – the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (the PRO Act) by a vote of 225-206. The real estate community has been buzzing with uncertainty since the PRO Act suddenly passed the House on March 9th, as many are unsure of how it will impact REALTORS®. If passed by the Senate […]
Loudoun County Board Reverses Goose Creek Development Decision
March 22, 2021
In a 6-2-1 vote, the 238-unit development proposal was reversed amid conservation and environmental concerns. On Tuesday, March 16th, the Board of Supervisors reversed their initial approval of the Goose Creek Overlook Development by a vote of 6-2-1, with one supervisor abstaining. The project, which was approved on March 2nd, has now been denied amid rising environmental concerns. A core component of the development was its proposed allotment […]
At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification
March 22, 2021
Expand Your Business and Horizons with the At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification Cultivating Multicultural Relations is Good for Business! REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, you can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. […]
February 2021: Market Indicators Report
March 19, 2021
Click here for the full February 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Key Market Trends Market activity continues to outpace last year by double-digit rates in most local areas. There were 444 sales in Loudoun County overall in February, which is 100 more sales […]
2020 DAAR REALTOR® Awards Event
March 3, 2021
EVENT DETAILS Date: April 27, 2021 Location: One Loudoun Alamo Draft House, Drive In Lot Admission price per vehicle: $55 Check-in: 6:30PM Ceremony: 7:00PM – 8:00PM Intermission The Goonies start time: 8:30PM Included in your price of admission (per vehicle): Popcorn 2 entrée options from a special Alamo Draft House menu 3 […]
DAAR Welcomes Eric Fryer as New Government Affairs Director
February 26, 2021
DAAR is pleased to announce the addition of our new Government Affairs Director, Eric Fryer. As Government Affairs Director (GAD), Eric will administer the Association’s state and local government affairs activities and spearhead our outreach, advocacy, and policy recommendations to support the real estate industry. He will also report on legislative matters and lead our […]
DAAR Applauds House Passage of the Equality Act
February 26, 2021
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® joins NAR and applauds the U.S. House for passing H.R. 5, the Equality Act. On Thursday, February 25th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted (224-206) to pass the Equality Act, with three members of Congress crossing party lines in support. Should it pass the Senate and gain the presidential […]
Instructor Development Day
February 24, 2021
The Real Estate Industry is filled with the voices of instructors who can carry a tune, but very few who have the ability to build a following, be sought after and to consistently deliver what their audiences are looking for. Now with the clear necessity of virtual classrooms, the instructors have a new set of […]
January 2021: Market Indicators Report
February 23, 2021
Click here for the full January 2021 Loudoun County Market Indicators Report for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by Virginia REALTORS®. Key Market Trends Home sales continue to surge in Loudoun County, 7th straight month of market growth. The Loudoun County housing market had a strong start to 2021. There were 427 sales […]