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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 […]
In Memoriam: Trudy Goodwin
November 27, 2017
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Trudy Goodwin, former Chairman of the Board for DAAR in 2002, who passed away last week. Before retiring in 2010, she was a REALTOR with Weichert, REALTORS and served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors for the association. The funeral service will […]
Call to Action: Senate Vote on Tax Reform Expected this Week
November 25, 2017
NAR is OPPOSED to the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” tax reform plan released by the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure the week of November 27th. If you have not so already, please let your Member of Congress know, via NAR’s Call to Action, that not only will millions […]
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 […]
Important Notice about Changes to SentriLock Billing
November 24, 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. Beginning in November, you will receive several […]
House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Vote Needed in the Senate before Deadline
November 24, 2017
As federal flood insurance nears expiration, the National Association of REALTORS® seeks fast work in the Senate. The House of Representatives passed legislation this month to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years. But because the bill—which is backed by the National Association of REALTORS®—still needs Senate approval, it’s unclear whether the long-sought […]
House Approves Tax Proposal that Places Tax Hike on Homeowners
November 16, 2017
Tax reform took a major step as the House of Representatives approved a measure to overhaul the American tax code and the Senate took steps toward approval by the end of the month. On Thursday, November 16th, the House passed a H.R. 1, “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and […]
Loudoun County Wants to Know if You’re Renting Out Rooms
November 3, 2017
On October 19, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to create a registration process for homeowners who rent out rooms in Loudoun County. The plan has two phases: 1) registration and taxation; and 2) zoning and public safety. The county will research the issue and obtain feedback from the public between now […]
Don’t forget to Vote!
November 3, 2017
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th! On the ballot will be candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Members of the House of Delegates. Loudoun County also has two bond questions and the towns of Leesburg and Round Hill have special elections for a member of their town councils. Polls will be open from […]