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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, […]
You’re Invited: Learn What Happens Inside the Virginia General Assembly, 5/1, 9:30AM
April 26, 2019
Are you interested in understanding how state laws impact your real estate business? Join us Wednesday, May 1, 2019, when the DAAR Government Affairs Committee meets with Delegate Dave LaRock (33rd) for a discussion on workings of the General Assembly, upcoming priorities and ways to address transportation challenges in our region. Bring your questions! The […]
Fair Housing Month Proclamation!
April 19, 2019
Last night, DAAR members received the Fair Housing Month Proclamation from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Thank you for the renewed commitment to fair housing and equal housing opportunities in Loudoun County.
Reminder: Don’t Let the Doors Close to Loudoun’s Future!
April 18, 2019
Supervisors are hearing a lot from people who do not want another home built in Loudoun County. People who oppose future residential development are mobilized and they are vocal. Don’t let others decide to close the door to Loudoun County’s future. Sign up to speak at one of the Loudoun County Public Hearings on the […]