Advocacy

Website Helps Explain Septic System Mechanics
Feb 21, 2012

Brokers and agents who routinely deal with septic tank issues on behalf of their clients may want to investigate a new website, SepticHelp.org, which is designed to assist homebuyers and homeowners understand how the systems work.

Site operator Erik...

Save the Date!! DAAR 50th Anniversary Celebrations.. Sponsorships Available
Feb 20, 2012

Did you know that in 1962…….

Median price of a home was $17,000.
Average annual household income was $5,556.00
Average cost of a new car was $3,125.00.
Gas per gallon was 28 cents.
President John F.

A Message from DAAR's Communications Chair: Write Your Way to More Business!
Jan 27, 2012

By: Holly Weatherwax, Momentum Realty, LLC, Chair, DAAR Communications Committee

If you were told that you could get free advertising, reach thousands of people, have a chance to shine in a public forum and all you would have to invest is about an hour, you...

Lunch Matters – Septic Regulations: What You Need to Know - March 7th, 12PM
Jan 25, 2012

You’re invited to attend our monthly Lunch Matters:  Septic Regulations: What You Need to Know on Wednesday, March 7th, 12-1:30PM at DAAR, 21720 Red Rum Drive, #177, Ashburn, VA 20147.  Join us for a discussion on approved state regulations on...

REALTORS Appointed to County Commissions, Boards and Committees
Jan 23, 2012

DAAR is pleased to announce that the following members and staff have been nominated and/or confirmed to the following Loudoun County Boards and Commissions:

Loudoun County Eliminates Volunteer Sign Collection Program
Jan 18, 2012

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted to disband a volunteer group charged with collecting signs in the rights-of-way due to concerns over liability and instances of selective enforcement.

In early 2009, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors authorized the...

Public Policy Forum: Loudoun County's Environmental Overlay Districts - January 27th, 10AM
Jan 11, 2012

Do you represent clients who want to purchase property in one of Loudoun County’s overlay protection districts?  Join us for a discussion on the purpose and compliance provisions related to the mountainside, airport impact and quarry notification districts. Featured speakers are...

USDA Rural Housing Loan Processing Experiencing Delays
Dec 17, 2011

Byron W. Waters, USDA Rural Housing Programs Director, Rural Development Virginia State Office recently announced that  changes related to their loan processing infrastructure and early staff retirements has led to a delay in processing USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing home loans. In an email to lenders, he states “We are asking you to allow up to 30 days processing time from the date of receipt by RD for...

FHA Loan Limits Reinstated; Flood Insurance Extended
Nov 21, 2011

The U.S. Congress voted to reinstate the loan limit formula and maximum cap for Federal Housing Administration-insured loans for two years.  The provision, within a spending bill passed by the House and Senate on Thursday, November 17th  and signed by the President, reinstates the FHA loan...

2011 General Election Results: 14 out of 16 DAAR/RPAC-Endorsed Candidates Win!
Nov 9, 2011

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® (DAAR) is pleased to announce that the majority of DAAR/REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) endorsed candidates for the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and select open seat state offices representing parts of Loudoun...