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You’re Invited: Learn About the Future of Housing in Loudoun County, 6/5, 9:30AM

May 24, 2019

Are you interested in finding out how many homes could be built in Loudoun County? Do you want to know where they might be built and what they might look like? Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, when the DAAR Government Affairs Committee meets with the Deputy County Administrator Charles Yudd for a discussion […]

FHA Commissioner: New Rules Coming to Ease Condo Policies

May 24, 2019

Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery said that the agency will be finalizing new condo policies—long-awaited by the real estate industry–that could lift some restrictions and streamline processes to give a boost to the condo sector. Montgomery said that condos represent an opportunity to help boost affordable housing for first-time homeowners and seniors. “We anticipate […]

HUD to Strengthen Landlords’ Rights in Service Animal Requests

May 16, 2019

Landlords and property managers are entitled to “reliable verification” of a tenant’s need for a service animal and can require proof beyond an online certification, a Department of Housing and Urban Development official said Tuesday at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. Lynn Grosso, director of HUD’s Fair Housing and Equal […]

House Approves Another Short-Term Flood Insurance Extension

May 16, 2019

The House voted Tuesday to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through Sept. 30. The Senate must also approve the measure before May 31—when the NFIP is set to expire—to avoid lapses in government-backed flood insurance policies. “Thanks to REALTORS®, the Senate is well aware of the deadline for flood insurance,” Austin Perez, senior policy […]

April 2019 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Tightening Continues

May 15, 2019

Overview Inventory remains near historically low levels. There were only 970 active listings in Loudoun County in April 2019, the fewest number of April active listings in Loudoun County in at least a decade. While the number of active listings has increased off of the decade low set in January, the number of April active […]

Supervisors Pursue Ways to Address the County’s Unmet Housing Needs

May 14, 2019

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors took a step forward toward addressing one of the most critical needs in the County: the need for housing that is affordable. County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) recommended that the county create an Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan after the Loudoun […]

Affordable Health Insurance Option is Vetoed by Governor

May 13, 2019

Earlier this year, more than 3,000 Virginia REALTORS® responded to a Call For Action in support of legislation that would open the door for our association to pool together our nearly 34,000 members to negotiate better, more affordable health insurance options for you and your families. Our research indicates that nearly 7,000 of you go […]

You’re Invited: Broadband Town Hall Meeting in Purcellville 5/16

May 10, 2019

Delegate LaRock and Mayor Fraser will host a Broadband Town Hall Meeting on May 16th in Purcellville. The event will take place at the Carver Center, with doors opening at 6:30p.m., and formal presentation and discussion from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The event will bring state and local elected officials together with the public and […]

Add DAAR to Your Office Meeting Agenda!

May 10, 2019

Would you like to have executive staff and/or leadership speak at one of your upcoming office meetings? Your agents can learn about leveraging REALTOR® organization benefits, upcoming educational and event opportunities, the latest legislative and industry updates, local market conditions, benefits of association involvement, SentriLock® and Bright MLS updates, as well as RPAC and what […]

Are You Ready to Vote on June 11, 2019 in the Primary Election?

May 3, 2019

It’s Primary Election time in Loudoun County. On Tuesday, June 11th, voters in Loudoun County will head to the polls to nominate candidates for offices to be voted on in the November 5th General Election. Democratic Party primaries will be held for the following offices: Member, Senate of Virginia, District 31 Member, Senate of Virginia, […]