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Key races: Jackson Miller, David Yancey
This Election Day, there are a number of key races for the Virginia House of Delegates that VAR is following closely — these are contests that could have a profound effect on real estate in...
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Study: Virginia most affected by government shutdown
A study by personal finance site Wallet Hub found that Virginia is the state most affected by the government shutdown.Using data from Realtor.org as well as the Department of Education, the Brookings...
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Key races: Tom Rust, Danny Marshall
This Election Day, there are a number of key races for the Virginia House of Delegates that VAR is following closely — these are contests that could have a profound effect on real estate in...
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NAR President testifies on Capitol Hill
NAR President Gary Thomas testifies before Congress on October 29.Speaking in support of the bipartisan “Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013” — which provides for an explicit...
View ArticleBill will postpone flood-insurance rate hikes
Key House and Senate members have reached a bipartisan deal to delay the implementation of major parts of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act. The agreement — which still must be codified...
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Key Races: David Bulova, Dave Albo
This Election Day, there are a number of key races for the Virginia House of Delegates that VAR is following closely — these are contests that could have a profound effect on real estate in Virginia....
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NVAR hosts breakfast fundraiser for Senator Ralph Northam, candidate for...
The Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® hosted a breakfast fundraiser for the campaign of Senator Ralph Northam, the REALTOR-endorsed candidate for lieutenant governor.Approximately 25 people...
View Article2013 Virginia Election Results
Last night, voters in Virginia elected a new governor, Terry McAuliffe, lieutenant governor, Ralph Northam, attorney general and House of Delegates. (As of this morning, the attorney general’s race...
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VAR CEO named to McAuliffe transition committee
Terrie Suit, VAR’s Chief Executive Officer, has been named to Governor-Elect Terry McAuliffe’s transition committee.Said McAuliffe:“The challenges we face require leaders who will put old battles aside...
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REALTOR® Call for Action: Protect the NFIP
Congress provided a 5-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), but severe implementation problems threaten to undermine real estate transactions where flood insurance is...
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NAR discounts Military Relocation Professional certification
To help promote its new Military Relocation Professional certification, NAR’s REALTOR® University is offering a discount on the one-day online core course. Instead of the usual $130, it’s only $97.50...
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Quick look: VAR's 2014 legislative priorities
The VAR Public Policy Committee, composed of 21 volunteer REALTOR® members, works diligently throughout the year to create VAR’s annual Legislative Agenda.Local REALTOR® associations across Virginia...
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VAR’s 2014 Legislative Package
Keep up with VAR's legislative efforts on RealtorsChoose.com. Don't miss the first edition of Capitol Connections, our weekly video update on the General Assembly session featuring VAR's director of...
View ArticleVirginia Supreme Court sides with VAR in important proffer case
VAR has received great news regarding a Virginia Supreme Court case the VAR Strategic Funding Committee supported with Legal Action Funds.VAR’s Strategic Funding Committee administers the Legal Action...
View ArticleCapitol Connections 2014: Episode 3
Keep up with the laws that are going to affect your business with VAR's Heidi Schlicher as she gives her third update on the 2014 General Assembly session. And for more Capitol Connections -- and to...
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REALTOR® Party Convention & Trade Expo
Date: Monday, May 12, 2014 (All day) to Saturday, May 17, 2014 (All day)Location: Washington, DCMay 12-17, 2014REALTOR® Party Convention & Trade ExpoFormerly called the Midyear Legislative Meetings...
View ArticleCapitol Connections 2014: Episode 7
As we've passed the halfway point of the 2014 General Assembly session, our bills look like they're doing well. Heidi provides the update.Categories: GovernmentNews
View ArticleNAR opposes House tax reform proposal
U.S. House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) released a draft tax reform plan today, and the National Association of Realtors® was quick to oppose it.The plan called for limits on both the...
View ArticleCapitol Connections 2014: Episode 9
The General Assembly has ended its session, and VAR had across-the-board success. Heidi explains what we accomplished this year.Categories: GovernmentNews
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