First-time Homebuyers Savings Account Among the Reasons to Celebrate

The NVAR Public Policy Committee hosted a reception in Fairfax this past May to thank members of the General Assembly and local elected officials for their continued support of Realtor® legislative initiatives. The annual event, sponsored by Ekko Title, drew  state and local legislators and more than 100 NVAR members.
This year, thanks to the efforts of Del. Tag Greason (R-Ashburn) and the support of many members of our delegation, the General Assembly passed a key measure for Realtors® and one that will bring homeownership a little closer to reality: the first-time homebuyer’s savings account bill. 
Locally, elected officials were faced with another challenging budget cycle as they weighed difficult cuts against real estate tax levels. Members expressed appreciation for the time and consideration given to this process each year.

  

L. Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mt. Vernon) connects with event sponsor Sheldon Leggett of Ekko Title.
R. NVAR members (l-r) Matt Kahn and Virgil Frizzell thank Del. Randy Minchew (R-Leesburg) and Marti Meersman, aide to Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-Chantilly) for their support during the 2014 session.

  

L. NVAR board members (l-r) Lorraine Arora, Mario Rubio and Mary Bayat enjoy conversation with Alexandria City Mayor Bill Euille (D).
R. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) (l) spends time with local legislators, Fairfax County Supervisors Penny Gross (D-Mason) and John Foust (D-Dranesville).

R. Del. Michael Futrell (D-Dumfries) (l), NVAR member Angie Delboy and Del. David Ramadan (R-Dulles) bridge the party divide over refreshments and conversation.