Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Your Realtor® Advocacy team works tirelessly to protect the real estate industry. Although not an exhaustive list, check out recent victories that Realtors® can be proud of, including legislative, executive, and judiciary branch wins.  

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Government Affairs Blog

  • From the Ground Up - June 29, 2022

    Jun 29, 2022, 13:30 by Chris Barranco
    "From the Ground Up" informs NVAR members ton upcoming projects throughout the Northern Virginia region. Information includes proposed residential and commercial development projects in the news, rezoning applications and site plan amendments coming before local government, affordable housing project news, announcements of new businesses locating in the region and other economic development news.
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  • Realtors® Comment on Arlington Missing Middle Housing Debate

    Jun 28, 2022, 16:21 by Josh Veverka
    NVAR supports efforts by Arlington County to explore how new housing types could help address Arlington’s shortfall in housing supply and gaps in housing choices. We are concerned however that the study and the resulting draft framework will not deliver the desired outcomes. It requires a hard look at homeownership opportunities, including county programs to incentivize and encourage ownership, as well as the creation of housing types most likely to lead to ownership.
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Jun 24, 2022, 11:49 by Josh Veverka
    1. VRE considering free rides for September 2. Richmond's first 3D-printed home sold 3. Metro takes control of Silver Line extension, starting testing phase 4. Alexandria West Plan Area Community Planning Process to Launch this Fall 5. ‘Missing middle’ proposal prompts intense debate, competing signs at County Board meeting
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  • Call For Action: Tell TPB to Approve the Visualize 2045 Transportation Plan

    Jun 14, 2022, 09:41 by Josh Veverka
    On June 15th, Anti-Road Activists will lobby the Transportation Planning Board to delay critical infrastructure improvements to I-270 & the American Legion Bridge. Take Action to tell them we NEED critical infrastructure improvements in the region's most congested area.
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Jun 10, 2022, 10:48 by Josh Veverka
    1. NAR Applauds FHFA Equity Plan for GSEs 2. Army Corps of Engineers propose changes to prevent Northern Va. flooding 3. PPP Loans Gave Critical Assistance to REALTORS® 4. Metro’s Silver Line extension moves closer to finish line 5. By opposing highway expansions, Maryland politicians risk more than gridlock
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