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Homeownership Month: Upcoming Events in Loudoun County
June 7, 2021
June is here, which means that it is officially Homeownership Month in Loudoun County and across the county. This special occasion recognizes the value that owning a home brings to families and neighborhoods across the nation. It also brings light to the idea that the American dream is alive, as there are numerous national and […]
Key Findings from NAGLREP 2020-2021 LGBT Real Estate Report
June 2, 2021
The National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals’ (NAGLREP) fourth LGBT Real Estate Report explores the latest buying, selling and renting trends among the LGBTQ+ community. Using survey data from members (as well as studies and surveys from the U.S. census and Freddie Mac), NAGLREP sheds light on the social, economic, and political […]
Biden Announces New Housing & Small Business Programs to Close Racial Wealth Gap
June 1, 2021
Announced on the centennial of the Tulsa massacre, the programs are part of a first-ever interagency effort that will also take aim at inequities in home appraisals. On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Biden-Harris administration announced new housing and small business programs that are designed to close the racial wealth gap. The White House released […]
DAAR’s Market Report Highlighted at 2021 State of the County Address
May 27, 2021
On May 26, 2021, Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall spoke to residents at the 2021 State of the County Address. During this address, updates were provided on Loudoun’s COVID-19 related efforts, the budget, unemployment rate, housing numbers, and many other matters that the county has faced in the last year. In reference to housing […]
CDC’s Eviction Moratorium Ruled Unlawful
May 6, 2021
U.S. District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that the nationwide eviction moratorium exceeds the authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Wednesday, May 5th, 2021, Judge Dabney Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the CDC’s eviction ban is unlawful. The 20-page decision declares that the […]
Election 2021: Early Voting Begins in Virginia
April 26, 2021
As early voting kicks off in the commonwealth, DAAR encourages all eligible residents to register and cast their ballots in this cycle’s primary election. As of Friday, April 23rd, 2021, residents of the commonwealth may cast their ballots early for the statewide and local elections. Early voting will remain open until the 5th of June, […]
Loudoun County Board Adopts 2021 Fair Housing Month Proclamation
April 21, 2021
This renewed commitment highlights the efforts of DAAR and other local organizations to make affordable housing a reality in the Loudoun area. On Tuesday, April 20th, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors presented DAAR with the 2021 Fair Housing Month Proclamation. The document, signed by all nine members of the Board, will now be displayed […]
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 […]