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2018 DAAR Officers and Directors Installed
December 8, 2017
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) installed its 2018 leadership team at the annual Holiday Party and Board Installation on December 7, 2017. Led by 2018 DAAR President, Holly Weatherwax of Momentum Realty, DAAR’s Board of Directors for the upcoming year include nineteen local area REALTORS® and two Affiliate members. “It is important to […]
Call for Action – NAR Opposes the Final Tax Reform Bill
December 5, 2017
A new Call for Action launched on Monday, December 4. Join with NAR in opposing the Conference Committee Report when it comes up for a vote in both the House and Senate! Tell your members of Congress that incentives for homeownership and the capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of a home MUST be protected. […]
Phase I Begins – Loudoun County Wants to Know If You’re Renting Out Rooms
December 4, 2017
Are your clients interested in using their property for short-term rentals? If so, they may need to register with Loudoun County officials. Background The 2017 General Assembly passed SB1578, which allows localities to establish a registry of people offering short-term residential rentals and requires them to register annually. The law also includes an exemption from […]
Join Us! International Forum – United Kingdom 12/1
November 24, 2017
Understand the Cultural aspects of United Kingdom! Learn the languages used, history, culture and correct etiquette for the United Kingdom clients. Trends focus on the profile and volume of the international clients who purchased U.S. residential property from the United Kingdom in our region and others are: How do you greet? Who in the family makes the decisions? What is […]
October 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Flat Sales Growth and Low Inventory Remain
November 15, 2017
The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview Sales growth continues to remain flat as the 496 closed sales in October […]
September 2017 Loudoun County Market Trends Report: Sales are Low as Tight Inventory Continues; Median Sales Price at September High
October 14, 2017
The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from MarketStats by ShowingTime. Overview Sales growth continues to stall as the 517 closed sales in September was […]
Important Notice About Changes to Sentrilock® Billing
October 12, 2017
To streamline the process for obtaining access to Sentrilock® keyholder services, you will receive an invoice directly from Sentrilock® for your key service renewal. Accordingly, key service renewal fees will no longer be paid directly to the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® as it will be paid to Sentrilock®. During the week of October 23rd, […]
Gift Card Donations for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
September 18, 2017
DAAR’s Community Service committee is seeking donations of gift cards for the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. LAWS has provided emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, support groups, legal services and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence completely free of charge for over 30 years. The gift cards from the LAWS Wish List are: A $20 […]
Preparation = Success: Review Session for Broker Exam Scheduled
September 7, 2017
Quit putting off your broker PSI exam! September 18th, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Take the review with DAAR’s knowledgeable instructors. Registration form
DAAR Plays Key Role in Development of Housing Policy for Loudoun
August 22, 2017
Loudoun County’s Comprehensive Plan Stakeholders Committee increased their attention on housing by establishing a subcommittee solely focused on developing information and proposals on county-wide housing policies. Lars Henriksen, DAAR’s representative to the stakeholders committee, was selected along with seven other stakeholders to serve on the housing subcommittee. They will work with county staff to develop […]