NVAR Mourns the Loss of Nathan Booth
On the morning of June 26, 2009, NVAR Past President Nathan Booth passed away peacefully in his sleep. Friends can share photos and sign the "virtual" guest book at the Memorial Web Site.

Please join us in a celebration of life:
Memorial Service for Nathan Booth
Monday, July 20, 2009
10 a.m. to Noon

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Atrium
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court
Vienna, VA 22182
[Click for Map]

Directions to Memorial Service location:
The gardens are located off Beulah Road, between Route 7 and Route 123, south fo the Dulles Access Road. To reach the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens from the Beltway, take Route 7 west towards Tysons Corner. Drive 4.5 miles then turn left onto Beulah Road and drive 2.5 miles to the gardens entrance on the right.

House of Representatives Exempts Existing Homes from Climate Bill Requirements
Thanks to NAR’s lobbying efforts, provisions that would have required each existing home and building to receive an energy rating prior to sale or transfer has been removed from the House version of H.R. 2998, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Click here to read more about these changes and what lies ahead in the Senate. NAR’s full policy on climate issues can be found on realtor.org.

NAR's First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Flyer
Click here to view flyer.

Short Sales and REOs Information
VAR's blog has posted some very useful information on short sales and REOs, including a 30-minute video interview of VAR's Special Counsel Lem Marshall. [Read more]

Federal Tax Report
NAR creates flyer using the first-time home buyer tax credit with FHA Loans. [Read more]

Fannie Mae Confirms Short Sales Commissions Policy & Establishes Appeals Process
Click here to read full story.

New Laws in Effect on July 1, 2009
NVAR is pleased to report that all eight Realtor® initiatives were successfully passed by both the House and Senate and will become effective on July 1, 2009. For details on the passed laws, click here.