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HELP WANTED: Volunteers Needed for Updating LAWS Resourceful Woman Thrift Store
January 9, 2019
DAAR’s Community Service Committee is updating the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) Resourceful Woman Thrift Store. 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 Resourceful Woman is a program of LAWS that features gently […]
What a Government Shutdown Means for REALTORS®
December 27, 2018
A Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government was not approved on Friday, December 21st, 2018 leading to a partial shutdown of some government operations. This partial shutdown, which includes some federal housing and mortgage programs, could cause settlement and financing delays. Here are a few ways loans may be impacted: Federal Housing Administration HUD’s Contingency Plan […]
Above Board: Community Service Committee’s Growing Impact in Loudoun and Beyond
December 17, 2018
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®, founded in 1962 and serving over 1,400 REALTOR® and Affiliate members, works to safeguard and advance the mutual interests of the public, property owners, and real estate professionals for real estate-related matters. DAAR has donated over $300,000 to local charities since 1992 and looks forward to continuing this tradition […]
You’re Invited: NVAR Standard Forms Updates Class – Monday, 1/7, 10AM-12PM
December 6, 2018
You’re invited to learn about updates to NVAR Standard Forms on Monday, January 7, 2019, 10AM-12PM, DAAR, Ashburn. Featured speaker Keith Barrett, Esq, Vesta Settlements, will review and answer questions regarding the latest changes effective January 1st, 2019. Free for DAAR Members. Register online here. For more information, view the flyer.
Gift Card Donation and Cell Phone Recycling for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
November 18, 2018
REALTORS® and Affiliates give their time, talents and resources to the causes that matter most to them. This year the DAAR Community Service Committee is supporting LAWS. 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. […]
Need to Know: New Law Regulating Real Estate Teams – Effective 1/1/19
October 11, 2018
Are you working as a real estate team? A new law approved during 2018 Virginia General Assembly session, and supported by the Virginia REALTORS®, as part of their legislative agenda, clarifies the definition of teams, requires teams to obtain a business entity license and requires brokerage agreements to include the name and contact information of the […]
MRIS Conversion Process to Bright MLS Begins October 15th
October 10, 2018
The MRIS conversion to Bright MLS begins next week. Bright MLS will convert subscribers by county of their office location, beginning October 15th, with a three-week preview period and conversion date of November 5th, for Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City, VA and then October 22th, with a three week preview […]
DAAR Members Give Back!-Over $2,500 Donated to Local Charity
October 5, 2018
Over 65 REALTORS® and guests gathered on Thursday, October 4th, at Dog Money Restaurant & Brewery in Leesburg, VA for DAAR’s Fall Mix and Mingle and Silent Auction. The networking event was held to help raise money in support of DeShong’s Gift Back, a local charity in Loudoun County. Auction items were donated by area businesses and were procured by […]
IRS to Issue Clarification on Client Meal Deductibility under New Tax Law
October 4, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service is working on guidance that would clarify the deductibility of expenses for client meals under the new tax law, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the report, this guidance is expected to say that the cost of business meals will be 50 percent deductible, even when those meals are purchased […]
Beckwith Bolle to be Installed as 2019 President of the Virginia REALTORS®
September 18, 2018
Beckwith Bolle, Principal Broker and Owner of Carter Braxton Preferred Properties, who served as 2013 DAAR President and held numerous leadership positions within the Virginia REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®, will be installed as the 2019 President of the Virginia REALTORS® this week. The annual installation and awards ceremony will take place at the […]