Town Hall Notes Blog

 
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The Town Hall Notes blog is brought to you by NVAR's Government Affairs department.
Check back often to keep up with latest on real estate issues and legislative actions.

  • What is Crossover And Why Does it Feel So Good
    February 08, 2023

    What is Crossover And Why Does it Feel So Good

    February 7, 2023 was Crossover Day in the Virginia General Assembly. This annual day of celebration for some, and sadness for others, marks a sort of halftime in the Virginia legislature.
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    February 06, 2023

    Dead Bills Show Strength of Realtors®: Protecting the Industry from Harmful Legislation

    Each year we block numerous policy proposals that would harm the industry. Most of these bills are not ill-intentioned or targeted at harming Realtors®, but they do present a threat to the industry through over-reaching regulations or unintended consequences.
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    January 30, 2023

    Commission to Study Future of Short-Term Rentals in Virginia; Realtor® Bills Advance

    Our Short-Term Rental bill go to the Virginia Housing Commission where we can work with all stakeholders to study the proposals and return to the 2024 General Assembly with recommendations.
  • NVAR members present during a legislative session in Richmond
    January 13, 2023

    Welcome to Richmond! Virginia's 2023 General Assembly Begins

    The 2023 General Assembly session kicked off Wednesday, January 11 for an odd-year short (46 days) session. Each year our local and state Public Policy Committees review legislative proposals and approve a slate of legislation to proactively push in the General Assembly. This is the Realtors® Statewide Agenda.
  • From the Ground Up
    October 26, 2022

    From the Ground Up - October 26, 2022

    A look at economic development, rezoning, and residential and commercial projects happening in Northern Virginia.
  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY
    October 21, 2022

    FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy Issues and Headlines. In this Issue: 1. NAR Urges Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction and Ending Life of Loan Requirement 2. Metro says Silver Line to Dulles could be ready by Thanksgiving if cars return to service; AND D.C. Metro makes case for federal funding 3. As housing prices soar, a wealthy county rethinks the idea of suburbia; AND Missing Middle debate continues amid dueling rallies at County Board meeting 4. 5 Things To Know About New Running Bamboo Ordinance, Effective Jan. 1 5. Amid climate change pressures, Virginia reexamines septic regulations
  • ADVOCAY WINS
    October 21, 2022

    NAR Advocacy WINS in 2022!

    NAR’s federal advocacy team worked tirelessly in 2022 to protect the real estate sector and make progress on several priorities. Although not an exhaustive list, check out the victories that REALTORS® can be proud of, including legislative, executive and judiciary branch wins.
  • From the Ground Up
    September 14, 2022

    From the Ground Up - September 14, 2022

    A look at economic development, rezoning, and residential and commercial projects happening in Northern Virginia.