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About Realtor® Advocacy

Your Realtor® advocacy team ensures that our members’ voices are heard as decisions are made about the laws and regulations that shape our industry.

Through NVRPAC, NVAR is able to advocate on the local level, ensuring that the interests of Northern Virginia Realtors® are known to lawmakers and representatives and that the magnitude of Realtor® impact on Northern Virginia's economy and communities is recognized. NVAR collaborates with Virginia REALTORS® to advocate in Richmond, along with the National Association of REALTORS®, located steps away from the United States Capitol.

Together, we also advocate on behalf of the consumers — representing the interests of homebuyers, sellers, and renters, and the commercial tenants who are directly impacted by changes in things like affordability, taxation, and ordinances.

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Watch this video for a recap of the 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day in Richmond, VA!

About NVRPAC

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-Realtor® candidates across the United States since 1969. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by Realtors® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests.

These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by Realtors® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry.

NVRPAC results in meaningful local Realtor® advocacy wins such as the passing of Virginia Realtors® Health Insurance Legislation, Federal Homeowner and Rental Assistance Funding, and more.

Latest Advocacy News: Town Hall Notes Blog

FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

Nov 12, 2021, 11:15 by Josh Veverka

1. Watch the Highlights from After Virginia Votes – sponsored by NVAR 2A. Infrastructure measure has $18 billion for Washington region transportation 2B. NAR Statement on the Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill 3. Fairfax Board of Supervisors Consider Expanding Real Estate Tax Relief Program 4. Fairfax County Residents Share Experiences with Flooding 5. Community Input Sought on Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process through Friday, Dec. 10
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

Oct 29, 2021, 10:17 by Josh Veverka

1. Major Housing Investment: Build Back Better framework Includes affordable housing, spares real estate investment from worst taxes 2. Cornerstones launches affordable housing projects in Loudoun, Fairfax 3. FAQ: National Flood Insurance Program Expires December 3, 2021 4. City of Alexandria Receives Urban Land Institute’s Housing Policy Leadership Award 5. Tysons Annual Report Moves to New Online Platform
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Minor Signs Permitted During Active Construction or Alteration on Single-Family Residential Lots

Oct 29, 2021, 09:20 by Josh Veverka

The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has recently issued an interpretation related to minor signs permitted during active construction or alteration on single‑family residential lots. This interpretation clarifies the meaning of “commencement of construction” for the purpose of this provision.
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

Oct 22, 2021, 10:24 by Josh Veverka

1. Housing Stakeholders Join Chairs Brown and Waters to Call for the Inclusion of Housing Provisions in the Budget Reconciliation Package 2. New I-66 express lanes on schedule to open in December 2022 3. REMINDER: Absentee Ballot Deadline Oct. 22, Early In-Person Voting Open Through Oct. 30 for November 2 General Election 4. Arlington’s ARPA Allocation Focuses on Recovery and Equity 5. Richmond Highway BRT Virtual Community Meeting
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REMINDER: Absentee Ballot Deadline Oct. 22, Early In-Person Voting Open Through Oct. 30 for November 2 General Election

Oct 22, 2021, 09:43 by Josh Veverka

Voters wishing to cast a mail-in ballot in the November 2, 2021 elections have until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 22 to request a ballot be sent to them. All registered voters in Virginia are eligible to vote by mail or in person. The deadline to vote early is Saturday, October 30, at 5 p.m. Carefully review the information below to determine applicable deadlines.
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