On February 17, 2021, Bright MLS shared 4 key updates related to Zillow's announced acquisition of Showing Time. This follows NVAR's leadership message. We know this has raised concerns for many of you. We hear you and we are here for you as your trusted industry partner.

Viewed as a shining example of retailing’s future when it opened in 1965, now mostly abandoned since it closed in 2017, Alexandria’s Landmark Mall may again represent the future.

Coming off the holiday season, you’ll likely have new devices.

The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® region housing market has shown remarkable resiliency in spite of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technology is supposed to make things easier, but it doesn’t always do that, says Rob Cox, a Realtor® with Long & Foster Real Estate in Reston.

Speed, contactless connectivity, and safety were major themes during the virtual CES 2021, the technology industry’s annual show with more than 1,000 product debuts.

Community service has been at the heart of Debbie Dogrul Associates since the beginning.

Recognized as one of the handful of entrepreneurs who transformed Northern Virginia real estate from dairy farms into Virginia’s “cash cow,” John “Til” Hazel was born 90 years ago – less than 10 years after the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) was established.

“We will ensure that our members have the best tools to provide our customers with the trust they have come to expect when they use a Realtor®,” said Derrick Swaak, partner and managing broker of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean during his Dec. 17 installation as 2021 president of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®.

A new Virginia law banning the use of handheld cellphones while driving goes into effect January 1, 2021.

On December 10, Governor Ralph Northam announced new public health protocols in response to an increase in cases of COVID-19 in Virginia.

The Board of Directors of the National Association of Realtors® took a stance against discrimination in the real estate industry during its meeting on November 13, 2020.

Governor Northam called a special session of the General Assembly, which began on August 18, 2020. Throughout this session, Virginia REALTORS® worked to maintain the status of “essential” for our members, enabling them to remain open for business.

RICHMOND—As COVID-19 surges in states across the country, Governor Ralph Northam today announced new actions to mitigate the spread of the virus in Virginia.

The NAR REACH program helps launch and accelerate high-growth potential companies in the real estate industry by offering education, networking, and exposure in the real estate marketplace.

The Virginia REALTORS® Government Relations team, along with our Chief Economist, has worked diligently with the Governor’s administration for months to ease the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on housing providers and their tenants.

On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued an order imposing a temporary eviction moratorium, effective immediately after publication on September 4 through December 31, 2020 (the “Order”).

One of the interesting trends that emerged in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was an actual increase in closed sales in the NVAR region during March 2020.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a typical Market Metrics article for RE+View included information based on the most recently available data, which usually described some measure of economic or real estate market performance one to three months prior to the time the article was written.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, REALTORS® continue to play an important role in assisting people to find homes.

A prospective client Googles your name along with the word Realtor® – what do they see?

There is a lot of paper in a real estate closing. Even for those title companies that have gone paperless, a significant amount of paper must still be printed out for the actual closing.

1. Promote ahead of time. Schedule a specific day/time and promote your virtual open house ahead of time.

The start of a new year, for some, means embracing this transitional moment as an opportunity to reflect upon past accomplishments, anticipate challenges and set new goals.

Given the continuing decline in properties available for sale across Northern Virginia, it’s likely that Realtors® are increasingly having to advise clients on the availability and costs of renting a home while trying to enter the homeownership market.

Moving is difficult no matter what age you are. For seniors, the transition from their private home to an assisted living community may be especially difficult because of what they may be leaving behind.

The Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® recently approved the use of SentriLock® one-day codes in the NVAR geographic footprint.

Does your marketing hit the bullseye every time? If you are throwing random messages at your audience like darts to wall, a marketing plan could help you reach your target and grow your business.

We must adapt to survive – as humans, as business people, as brokers and as Realtors®.

As of midnight on December 21, 2018, the President and Congress were unable to agree on the provisions of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government.

10. Be the referral to the source, not the source

In real estate your brand and image are crucially important to how you present yourself both online and in person.

After scrimping and saving for years, a young couple is finally ready to purchase their first home.

Here are 7 Bright MLS Rules you should know.

If you or your clients want to own property overseas, getting the climate of the new location right is critical for happiness.

Wire fraud is one of the fastest growing cyber crimes in the United States.

Many of us have heard the myth, “millennials are not buying houses.”

Betty Buyer and her agent receive an HOA disclosure packet from Sam Seller.

One way to find out whether your senior loved one’s home is safe, comfortable, and functional is to conduct a Home Safety Audit.

Should you use a bank or a private hard money lender for your real estate investment? Here are the top 10 reasons why you should use a private lender.

As a seller, completing repairs and making sure your home is in great condition before listing is key to a successful sale.

The following is a list of some of the more common matters that would cloud title to real property and render a property uninsurable.

As is the case every year, the Virginia General Assembly meets for Regular Session and proposes bills for approval by the Governor.

Moving is a hectic time for your clients. Between finding the right moving company to packing their home, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the process.