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As a REALTOR®, you have so many demands on your time. Between
listing appointments, showings, paperwork to complete and advertising to
place, how can you effectively keep up with real estate issues of
concern that can impact your business and clients? When you present
contracts, the issues discussed at the county government center can cost
your clients hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Each time your
elected officials vote on real estate issues, they either put money into
or take money out of your pockets
Advocacy
July 29, 2010
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Responding to the continued stream of views expressed over the proposed Bay Act regulations, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBOS) agreed to delay consideration of a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Ordinance proposal until Tuesday, September 21st to allow time to conduct outreach efforts in the community. The LCBOS began moving forward with the Bay Act regulation proposal in late in 2008. In response to less-than positive feedback received from the public and Homeowner Associations (HOAs), in particular, at a May public hearing on the issue, the LCBOS will conduct outreach meetings in several communities and with HOAs who were not part of the original stakeholder group on this issue.
July 28, 2010
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In Virginia, there are several types of land conservation tools available to property owners. Mike Kane, Conservation Officer, Piedmont Environmental Council, discussed conservation easements and related tax benefits before a packed audience at DAAR on Monday, July 26th.
July 27, 2010
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DAAR's monthly Lunch Matters: Charting the Changes - Laws Governing HOAs features an update on the regulatory changes related to the 2008 Property Owner Association Act and the Condominium Act legislation (HB 516/SB 301) on Thursday, September 2nd, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the DAAR offices, 803 Sycolin Road, Leesburg, VA. Heather S. Gillespie, Common Interest Community Ombudsman, Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation will discus the development of the new regulatory regime establishing the Office of Common Interest Community Ombudsman. Registration is free for DAAR members, $15 for non-members. Sign-up today!
July 27, 2010
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DAAR cordially invites you to a member-only forum with Congressman Wolf. On Thursday, August 19th, 10-11:30AM DAAR members will have an opportunity to engage in a lively discussion with our Congressman on real estate and community related issues facing the area. Members can attend free of charge but must register by emailing cwindle@dullesarea.com or on-line. Sponsored by Champion Title of Leesburg.
June 28, 2010
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In Virginia, there are several types of land conservation tools available to property owners. Mike Kane, Conservation Officer, Piedmont Environmental Council will discuss conservation easements and related tax benefits. A representative from Loudoun County's Agricultural District Advisory Committee will discuss ways to conserve, protect and encourage agricultural and forestall lands through the production of foods and other products and provide and update on the open space tax deferral program for parcels between 5-19.99 acres under the open space tax deferral program. The event is free for members and $15 for non-members. Sign-up today!
Governor McDonnell recently approved regulations overriding the Loudoun County ban on alternative septic systems and implementing new maintenance requirements for these systems. During DAAR's Public Policy Forum, Bob Lee, Manager, Policy Development and Environmental Research, Loudoun County Environmental Health, discussed this important issue before a full audience on Monday, June 28th. Read the presentation and the new regulations. Special thanks to The SES Companies for sponsoring the event.
June 25, 2010
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NAR is working very closely with key Members of Congress on an extension of the June 30, 2010 deadline for closing contracts eligible for the Homeowner Tax Credit. NAR is pursuing all possible options with senior congressional staff to determine what other legislation may be available for passing a June 30 extension. Each of the possible options face difficult obstacles, but NAR's efforts to clear the way are on going. As reported earlier this week, the extension was included in a large unemployment benefits measure that was defeated by the Senate on Thursday, June 25th.
Each year, on the first of July, the
various laws passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor
take effect. The Virginia Association of REALTORS®, in concert with
several local association of REALTORS®,
including DAAR, had a hand in a number of important pieces of
legislation that affect our members and the real estate industry.
Loudoun County Supervisors heard opposition on the proposed Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
regulations from the majority of speakers who participated in the
Monday, May 24th public hearing on the issue. DAAR launched www.ChesBayAlert.com
and a series of newspaper
ads in the eastern
and western
part of the County designed to raise awareness of the Loudoun Board of
Supervisor's plan to voluntarily implement the regulations which affects every property in Loudoun County.
