In addition to an excellent lineup of articles addressing substantive industry issues and regional economic conditions, this issue of RE+VIEW highlights the important advocacy work that NVAR accomplishes on our behalf.
The Virginia General Assembly passed a number of measures affecting Realtors® and their clients during the 2016 legislative session. NVAR and the Virginia Association of Realtors® (VAR) worked to pass several measures on behalf of members.
Forty top-tier Northern Virginia/Realtors® Political Action Committee (NV/RPAC) supporters were treated to a special breakfast at the Tower Club in Tysons on April 8 with Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-10) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11).
The NVAR Public Policy Committee welcomed representatives from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) to discuss the regulation of Common Interest Communities (CICs). Forum Speakers Outline a Process for Resolution.
The Boys & Girls Club of Washington D.C., Fairfax County Chapter journeyed to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® for an action-packed 2016 spring break field trip.
In an unexpected development, Governor McAuliffe and the legislature reached a bi-partisan agreement about the future of I-66 inside the Beltway. Environmental work will begin immediately to add a third I-66 eastbound lane from the Dulles Connector Road to Ballston.
During 2015 and early 2016, closed sales picked up and new listings did not always keep pace. Also, during the winter months, the number of active listings increased in the NVAR region but at a slower pace than in prior months.
With new regulations in place allowing the operation of drones beyond 15 miles of Washington, D.C., Realtors® should be aware of current drone photography rules and practices.
NVAR is pleased to announce an expansion of the affiliate membership program, to incorporate new benefits and opportunities to participate.
In a perfect world, every real estate transaction would fall into place like an alignment of dominoes, with each closing date perfectly in sync with the next so that buyers smoothly sail from one home to the next without a glitch.
Economic development gurus regularly warn Northern Virginia Realtors® that our local economy relies too heavily on the federal government, and future prosperity rests on diversifying the local job market into areas such as medical research, hi-tech or tourism.
But if anyone questions the benefits diversity brings to our communities, perhaps they should ask the Realtors® at NVAR!
When employment growth is strong, the housing market does well, right? So when there is fast job growth in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia regions, strong sales activity, more multiple contracts, and escalating prices should follow. And when job growth slows, expect rising inventories, longer days on market and slower price growth.
NVAR’s inaugural Realtor®-Builder Series presenters spoke about new home financing, design, sales, construction, and contracts, presenters offered valuable tips for the Realtor® attendees interested in better serving their clients interested in new home construction.
With the advent of “Smart” technology, the phrase “Internet of Things” has become part of our lexicon. In its simplest form, the Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the connection of everyday devices to the Internet, allowing them to send and receive data.
From bed bugs to brokerage relationships, NVAR’s inaugural Property Management Day is designed to deliver the information that every successful Virginia property manager needs.
Newly licensed agents no longer need to wait a year to take continuing education courses for credit. On March 17, 2016, the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) approved the VREB Education Committee’s recommendation for CE carryover credits earned by new licensees in the last six months of their first licensure period.
This past March, NVAR members received a 32-question emailed survey to measure the effectiveness of delivering on NVAR’s strategic plan goals and overall member satisfaction with programs, products and services.