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

  • VA Signals Temporary Suspension on Buyer Agent Payment Ban

    May 22, 2024, 13:12 PM by Grace Parr
    Official says the Department of Veterans Affairs will temporarily allow VA buyers to directly compensate their agent.
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    May 16, 2024, 15:36 PM by Grace Parr
    Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy Issues and Headlines. In this Issue: 1. FHFA Confirms GSEs' Guidance on IPCs 2. SCC Hearing Examiner Recommends Denial of Greenway Toll Increases 3. Virginia lawmakers approve bipartisan spending plan 4. ‘Zoning for Housing’ heats up Alexandria City Council debate in Del Ray 5. Metro’s new bus system proposal could eliminate more than 600 stops, rename routes
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  • Realtors® Get Clarification on Buyer Financing and Treatment of Compensation by GSEs

    Apr 19, 2024, 08:26 AM by Chris Barranco
    The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) along with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Federal Housing Authority, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac seeking confirmation that homebuyers will continue to have access to mortgage credit after the proposed settlement in the Burnett et al and Moehrl et al cases is complete.
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  • NVAR Visits Richmond for 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day

    Feb 14, 2024, 10:45 AM by Chris Barranco
    Thank you to all those who attended and supported our 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day. This year's event was an impactful reminder of the powerful voice Realtors® have in protecting our industry.
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  • Making REALTOR® Spirits Bright!

    Nov 14, 2023, 15:41 PM by Chris Barranco
    The 2023 holiday season is here! As you begin to decorate your home or office, don’t miss the chance to show off your Virginia REALTOR® brand with a 2023 Holiday Keepsake!
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