In the NVAR region, modestly priced homes are typically either condos or townhomes, and these property types accounted for 93.4 percent of all homes that sold for less than $400,000 so far in 2016.
Customers and retailers are rapidly changing the concept of what a store provides, as retailers downsize and shutter existing establishments, reduce inventories and move more of their inventory online. Realtors® must keep up with the massive changes affecting commercial real estate.
Sign laws are about to change, thanks largely to a 2015 Supreme Court decision. In fact, several Northern Virginia jurisdictions have already begun or completed the process of updating local ordinances.
About 70 percent of recent movers in Northern Virginia are renters. Owning a home requires maintenance expenses. For some movers in this region, the benefit of putting down roots in the Northern Virginia community may be something that they choose to defer.
Snapshot of NVAR Strategic Plan Successes for January - June 2016
Technology has changed the real estate industry and homes themselves, and learning to make the most of new technology can be challenging, but staying on top of tech trends for business and for homes has become an important factor in every Realtor’s® success.
Tom Stevens, becomes the first NVAR member to be inducted by the Realtors® Political Action Committee to its “Hall of Fame” honor roll for industry commitment and an overall pledge of $50,000.
Realtor® Leah Webster of RE/MAX Allegiance in Alexandria, volunteers as the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for her Dumfries community and she encourages other Realtors® to do the same.
Universal design isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach. It’s a design strategy that enables homebuyers to choose homes with the flexibility to adapt as needs change over their lifetimes and to welcome visitors – whatever their age or abilities.
Some mistakenly equate “Universal Design” and “accessibility.” While universal design incorporates many design features that improve access for people with disabilities, the principles focus on common needs and preferences of all people.
An approach to considering the needs of homeowners of all ages and abilities, and making everyone feel equally welcome and able to stay in the home. This is the essence of universal design.
Second Business & Beers Event Raises Funds for Realtor® Party
Suzanne Granoski was a woman with multiple talents and many gifts. A shining light went out when Suzanne left us on August 4. She died in Fairfax Hospital, after a brief illness. Her gift keeps on giving.
NVAR takes our diverse community further
NVAR is working harder to deliver what you need to succeed. As we transition from summer into fall, with cooler (we hope!) temperatures, and back-to-school sales, I’m reminded of the changes occurring in our industry.