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Act Now to Protect Association Health Plans

December 20, 2018

Virginia REALTORS® Action Alert We need your help to protect lower cost health options for you and your family! Earlier this year, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring entered Virginia in a lawsuit against a U.S. Department of Labor ruling that expanded the definition of “employer” to include “working owner” in Association Health Plans (AHP). Virginia […]

November 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Inventory Remains Tight and Sales Prices Remain High

December 14, 2018

Overview There was further tightening in already low inventory levels with active listings declining in November. There were 967 active listings in Loudoun County in November, 12.6 percent fewer than the same month last year. Active listings have declined compared to the same month in the prior year for 41 consecutive months. Active listings last […]

Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® 2019 Officers and Directors Installed

December 6, 2018

Phyllis Stakem, Principal Broker at RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc., Ashburn, VA, was installed as the 2019 President of the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation. The event took place on December 6, 2018 and included the installation of the eighteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members […]

October 2018 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Prices Remain High as Inventory Continues to Tighten

November 15, 2018

Overview October active listings continued to decline. October listings declined 16.7 percent from 1,312 in 2017 to 1,093 in 2018. October active listings in 2018 are less than half their 2014 peak of 2,209. Declines in active listings are widespread with active listings increasing in only one of the eight zip codes with more than […]

DAAR Staff Appointed to the Loudoun County Economic Development Advisory Commission

November 15, 2018

DAAR Government Affairs and Communications Manager, Brenda Morton, was appointed to serve on the 2019 Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC). EDAC helps promote the long-term economic growth and development of Loudoun County by providing valuable business intelligence to the Board of Supervisors and the Department of Economic Development. She joins with other DAAR members and […]

DAAR Members Speak for Housing that is Affordable and Attainable!

November 9, 2018

Several DAAR members attended the November 7th Loudoun County Planning Commission Public Hearing and urged the county to provide housing that is affordable and attainable in Loudoun County. The hearing was held so that Commissioners would hear the public’s views on the county’s draft Comprehensive Plan – Loudoun 2040. This plan will guide the future […]

Advocates in Action: Attend the Nov. 7th Planning Commission Hearing!

November 2, 2018

We need you to join with DAAR President Holly Weatherwax and stand up for the real estate industry in Loudoun County on November 7th! That evening, the Loudoun County Planning Commission has scheduled a Public Input Session on the draft Loudoun 2040 plan and DAAR wants to make sure they know that we say YES! […]

November Government Affairs Committee Meeting Guest Speaker: Loudoun County Supervisor Geary Higgins

November 2, 2018

On November 7, 2018, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with Supervisor Geary Higgins. The Committee invited Supervisor Higgins in order to learn more about his priorities and areas of focus on the Board of Supervisors and as Chairman of the Transportation and Land Use Committee, as well as the critical issue of […]

It’s Time to Vote!

November 2, 2018

On Tuesday, November 6th, a General Election will be held at all precincts in Loudoun County. On the ballot will be candidates for United State Senator, United States House of Representatives, two Constitutional Amendments, and two Loudoun County bond questions. Additionally, some residents will vote to fill Town Mayor or Town Council seats. To verify […]

New Education Requirements in 2019 for Brokers and New Licensees

October 26, 2018

Beginning January 1, 2019, all brokers and new licensees (1 year or less) will have new education requirements! No hours were added to either broker requirements or PLE, however both have some of the existing hours allocated to specific topics. Brokers Next year, as part of the already required 8 hours of Broker Management & […]