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

  • Virginia SCC Releases Opinion on Split Settlements

    Feb 4, 2022, 16:47 by Josh Veverka
    On February 4, 2022, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance issued a bulletin regarding so-called "Split Settlements." Your associations are seeking further guidance and clarification on this issue and will provide an update as soon as one is available. This is just a clarification of existing law and will not necessitate any change in the NVAR Residential Sales Contract. In the meantime, here is what you need to know regarding the selection of Settlement Agents and the current state of the law:
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  • The Richmond Report: Realtor® Advocacy in Action at the General Assembly

    Feb 3, 2022, 16:05 by Josh Veverka
    Closing out the third full week of session, the Realtor® state legislative agenda is faring well.
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  • From the Ground Up - February 3, 2022

    Feb 3, 2022, 15:01 by Chris Barranco
    The new "From the Ground Up" report enables members to be informed on upcoming projects throughout the NVAR footprint. Information will include, but is not limited to: 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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  • Realtor®Lobby Day in Richmond 2022: NVAR Takes the Interstate to Richmond

    Feb 2, 2022, 09:29 by Monir Awad
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Jan 28, 2022, 12:56 by Josh Veverka
    1. Fairfax Considers Regulations on Running Bamboo 2. City of Alexandria Revised Noise Ordinance in Effect 3. Fairfax County Housing Symposium [Sponsored by NVAR!] 4. Public Comment Invited as Loudoun Board Refers Three Draft Redistricting Plans for Review 5. Loudoun's development plan is still not working out as planned 6. Arlington County Board Debuts Community Podcast
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