Issue

 

Jan+Feb 2015

Jan 1, 2015, 00:00 AM
Year : 2015
Month : Jan+Feb
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Mary Bayat Installed as 2015 NVAR Chair

Led by Mario Rubio, 2014 Chairman of the Board, NVAR honored its outgoing 2014 leadership and welcomed the new ones at the annual Appreciation and Installation ceremony

Get Answers to the Top 10 MRIS Compliance Questions

MRIS is committed to maintaining the best, most accurate listing information available in the MLS system.  One of the responsibilities of the MRIS Compliance Department is to answer subscriber questions on the MRIS Rules and Regulations and MRIS policies. 

Housing Budget Busters: A Closer Look at Northern Virginia Affordability

A true measure of housing affordability must account for both income and home prices. For the most part, the least affordable areas in Northern Virginia share two characteristics: 1) they are located closer in to Washington, DC; and 2) they have primarily single-family housing.

Two Ways to Get in Trouble with Your Real Estate Advertising

Based on submissions to our NVAR Legal Hotline, one of the most complained about, and violated, areas in real estate is licensee advertising.

Pushing the ON-velope in HerndON

In a town once known for its small dairy farming industry, Herndon’s proximity to the rail line helped foster its economy. Its Phase II Silver Line Metro stop – the Herndon stop – should help elevate the Town of Herndon on many levels.

Rentals: Deposit and Escrow Dos and Don'ts

Our Legal Hotline often gets calls about handling funds accompanying rental applications. This article will address the most common issues.

Northern Virginia Realtors Ride the Technology Wave

Infographics- NAR 2014 Member profile compares NOVA and NAR membership business profile

Working for Realtors® in Richmond

State and local Realtor® associations worked throughout 2014 to develop a 2015 Virginia legislative agenda. This collaborative effort has produced a slate of issues aimed at protecting your businesses and the real estate industry.

NVAR Region 5-year Look-Back: November Activities

Pioneer and Realtor® Emeritus Members Honored for Years of Industry Service

The newest members of our NVAR Pioneer Club and 2014 Realtor® Emeritus honorees were announced during a ceremony at the NVAR Fairfax headquarters.

The Realtor® Party at Work For – and With – You:

The NVAR Public and Government Affairs department hosted numerous events in 2014 aimed at informing and engaging our members.

A New Year, New Leadership and New Opportunities

Silver Line Potential Remains Untapped for Residential Realtors®

Since opening the Silver line in July, Realtors® in the region have seen a glut of houses on the market, making buyers more patient and sellers anxious. Bauer cautioned that buyers and sellers need to understand the reality of price changes from the Silver Line construction phase versus when it actually opened. 

Big Dreams Come True as Tysons is Transformed into the 'Next Great American City'

The transformation currently underway in Northern Virginia’s Tysons development leaves no room for small dreams. As the area continues to redevelop and new buildings come on line, Commercial Realtors® will be busy providing tenants for the growing mix of office and retail properties.

Contingency Challenges

Market conditions, price ranges and individual circumstances dictate many of the decisions made by buyers and sellers about contract contingencies. 

Stories from the Jan+Feb 2015 Issue