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.

 


  • From the Ground Up
    July 28, 2022

    From the Ground Up - July 28, 2022

    "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.
  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY
    July 15, 2022

    FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    1. County Board Gives Input on Next Phase of Missing Middle Housing Study 2. Housing Providers Send Feedback on Renter Issues 3. Top Four Things Homeowners Should Know about the New Fairfax County Permitting System 4. Supervisors Pass Long-Debated Rt. 15 Plan 5. An early look at plans for new rail, pedestrian bridges over the Potomac 6. A shortage of single-family homes is casting doubt on Virginia’s future growth
  • New laws
    June 30, 2022

    New Laws 2022 – What You Need to Know for July 1

    The 2022 General Assembly Session was an incredibly positive and productive session for the Realtors®. The noted legislation are those bills we have selected as having an impact on your business.
  • From the Ground Up
    June 29, 2022

    From the Ground Up - June 29, 2022

    "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.
  • Missing Middle Diagram
    June 28, 2022

    Realtors® Comment on Arlington Missing Middle Housing Debate

    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.
  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY
    June 24, 2022

    FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    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
  • I-270 Traffic
    June 14, 2022

    Call For Action: Tell TPB to Approve the Visualize 2045 Transportation Plan

    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.
  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY
    June 10, 2022

    FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    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