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Sep+Oct 2014

Sep 1, 2014, 00:00 AM
Year : 2014
Month : Sep+Oct
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Combination Boxes: Not The Lockbox Of Choice

NVAR’s Professional Standards Department clarify local policy regarding the use of combination boxes by members.

Characteristics Of 2013 Northern Virginia Home Buyers

Data from the 2013 national Association of Realtors 2013 profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reveal that area homeowners are almost twice as likely to own investment properties as homeowners nationwide.

Unprecedented Changes in Virginia Congressional Delegation

The congressional hopefuls discussed their positions on issues, ranging from Mortgage Interest Deductions to reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at NVAR Herndon with representatives from the Northern Virginia, Prince William, Dulles and Blue Ridge Associations of Realtors®.

Fred Davis: Lifelong Learner, Longtime Realtor®, Realtor® Emeritus

Davis explained that the relocation of his favorite sculpture, The Awakening, to the multi-billion waterfront project in Prince George’s County, Maryland, prompted him to sign an office lease there. 

Help Wanted: Job Growth Needed to Fuel Commercial Office and Retail Markets

Unfortunately, despite Northern Virginia’s low 5.5 percent unemployment rate, job growth remains flat. Until a stronger local job market takes hold, commercial Realtors® will continue to face strong headwinds.

NVAR Region 5-Year Look-Back: July Activities

NVAR Region 5-year lok-back: July Activity

Get The Skinny On Baby Boomer Clients

Most Baby Boomers will typically communicate what they want from their Realtor®. No matter what, Baby Boomers will tell you how they want to be treated if you just take the time to ask.”

Has the Northern Virginia Housing Market Hit the Wall?

The results are in for the Northern Virginia housing market’s first half of 2014, and the news is sobering. Inventory is up, the sales pace has slowed, prices are flat, and days on market figures are increasing.

Seller’s Choice: Lawyer or Layperson?

The Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act (CRESPA) gives home buyers the right to select the settlement agent who will handle their transaction closing.

Beau Brincefield Honored as First-Ever NVAR Lifetime Affiliate Member

At a July 9 Attorney Roundtable luncheon, NVAR CEO Christine Todd presented the association’s first-ever Lifetime Affiliate Member Award to Beau Brincefield, a member since 1971.

Member, Political Advocate Teddy Goodson Leaves Behind A Rich Legacy

Active in real estate since 1967, Theodora Goodson was a warrior for what she thought was right. A longtime resident of Fairfax, passed away on Sunday July 27 in Houston, Texas with her son by her side. She was 83 years old.

Top Five New Enhancements from MRIS

MRIS is always working to improve and add to our suite of MRIS Core products and services that are included in your MRIS subscription. Based on customer feedback, MRIS has introduced several new tools and product enhancements this year.

NVAR Professional Services Dispute Resolution Recap

Dispute resolution recap infographics

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Stories from the Sep+Oct 2014 Issue