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Jul+Aug 2015

Jul 1, 2015, 09:27 AM
Year : 2015
Month : Jul+Aug
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Learn. Participate. Deliver.

Anyone living and practicing real estate in Northern Virginia knows that ours is a unique market. It’s important to understand how infrastructure, construction, new laws and regulations affect our livelihood and our clients’ interests. With an abundance of resources, educational tools and expert analysis, your NVAR membership is the gift that keeps on giving. 

VHDA Mortgage Credit Certificate Offers First-Time Buyer tax Credit

The Virginia Housing Development Authority has rolled out a new Mortgage Credit Certificate program that gives Virginia’s qualified homebuyers another option to help make purchasing a home more affordable. 

The 2015 Lending Landscape

Realtors® are pros when it comes to forging strong client relationships. Finance Summit speakers stressed the importance of creating a similar connection with lenders, settlement agents and appraisers. 

Real Trends 2015

Each year, Stefan Swanepoel writes the Swanepoel Trends Report, a distillation of his perceptions about trends that are influencing and will influence residential real estate.

Members Thank Legislators at Annual Reception

The NVAR Public Policy Committee hosted a reception at NVAR headquarters on May 6 to thank members of the General Assembly and local elected officials for their continued support of Realtor® legislative initiatives.

Should Homeowners Ditch Their Lawns and Go Native?

Studies have shown that replacing turf lawns with native landscaping uses less water and fertilizer, with the added benefit of filtering storm water and reducing erosion and run-off. But will homebuyers be sold on properties that do not have expansive, manicured lawns? Time will tell.

AN INVESTMENT WITH A SIDE OF BACON

Thirty top-tier Northern Virginia/Realtors® Political Action Committee supporters were treated to a special breakfast in May with three members of Congress from Northern Virginia. 

Five Factors that Could Shape Northern Virginia’s Next Real Estate Cycle

Given its proximity to Washington, D.C., its nearly continuous prosperity over time, and its diverse demographics, Northern Virginia is a unique market. For this reason, the factors that will drive future housing supply and demand here will differ from most other places.

Can ‘Personalized Medicine’ Cure Northern Virginia’s Economic Ills?

Gov. Terry McAuliffe thinks ‘Personalized Medicine’ Cure Northern Virginia’s Economic Ills, and he’s putting his personal efforts behind making it happen. Personalized medicine uses the genetic information of each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Reality Check for Local Buyers

It’s helpful to understand what buyers want and expect to find in a given area, in addition to understanding what’s available at various price points in the region. The challenge for Realtors® is finding the right home at the right price for your buyers – before everyone else does.

NVAR Standard Forms Changes

The NVAR Board of Directors has approved a number of forms changes, as proposed by NVAR’s Standard Forms Committee, to address concerns arising from new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

David Charron, CEO

When David Charron took over the Metropolitan Regional Information System in 2001, he made a resolution to transform the multiple listing service into the nation’s most innovative one. His charge is not only to secure its long-term profitability, but to cultivate and ensure its value proposition to the 44,000 MRIS members. 

Preventing Housing Discrimination is a Full Time Job

Fair Housing Luncheon provides a refresher about ensuring equal treatment for all.

NVAR Region 5-Year Look-Back

Infographics illustrate NVAR Region's 5-year look-back

Members Recognized for 2014 Sales Success at Multi-Million Dollar Breakfast

The annual event recognizes first-time members to the sales club, together with anniversary benchmarks at five-year milestones up to 40 years.

NV/RPAC Night at the Ball Park

DPOR Regulations Govern Licensed and Unlicensed Activities

"Ask NVAR" answers your questions about licensed activities.

Stories from the Jul+Aug 2015 Issue