Priority Issues

Priority Issues

Read about NVAR's work on several legislative and regulatory policy goals, including current priority issues, on-going issues, standing Public Policy Positions and recent Realtor® Advocacy Wins. Make your voice heard by submitting feedback for the annual NVAR Legislative Program, submitted every spring. 

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2023-2024 NVAR Legislative Agenda

Download the 2023-2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
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On-Going Issues

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NVAR Legislative Program

Legislative Program

Every spring, NVAR compiles legislative and regulatory policy goals for the coming year into a document called the NVAR Legislative Program.

The Legislative Program is developed over several months based on feedback given by NVAR members. The process begins in March, when NVAR committees and forums are asked to submit issues to the NVAR Public Policy Committee for consideration. Individual Realtors® may also submit issues to the committee. A task force researches these issues and recommends pertinent ones for inclusion in the Legislative Program.

Once a draft program has been developed, the Public Policy Committee reviews it and sends a final draft to NVAR’s Board of Directors for consideration. Following approval by the Board, NVAR forwards the program to the Virginia Association of Realtors® for inclusion in the statewide list of legislative priorities.

An important component of the issues we look at is your voice. If you have suggestions for items we should be looking into please email us at govaffairs@nvar.com OR fill out this quick form.

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Town Hall Notes Blog

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    Dec 17, 2021, 09:48 AM by Josh Veverka
    Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy Issues and Headlines 1. 2022 Virginia conforming and FHA loan limits by county 2. Loudoun receives $17.5 million grant in support of county broadband initiative 3a. Arlington County, Amazon Partner to Preserve 1300+ Affordable Homes 3b. Virginia needs at least 200,000 more affordable rental units, report finds 4. NAR President Rouda Smith Testifies on Problems Utilizing VA Financing 5. Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act Included in 2022 Defense Authorization Bill Passed by Senate
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Nov 19, 2021, 09:49 AM by Chris Barranco
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  • Accessory Dwelling Opportunities Across Northern Virginia – A Comparison

    Nov 17, 2021, 11:47 AM by User Not Found
    Increasing the supply of affordable housing is a challenge for localities across Northern Virginia and throughout the region.
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Nov 12, 2021, 11:15 AM by Josh Veverka
    1. Watch the Highlights from After Virginia Votes – sponsored by NVAR 2A. Infrastructure measure has $18 billion for Washington region transportation 2B. NAR Statement on the Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill 3. Fairfax Board of Supervisors Consider Expanding Real Estate Tax Relief Program 4. Fairfax County Residents Share Experiences with Flooding 5. Community Input Sought on Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process through Friday, Dec. 10
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Oct 29, 2021, 10:17 AM by Josh Veverka
    1. Major Housing Investment: Build Back Better framework Includes affordable housing, spares real estate investment from worst taxes 2. Cornerstones launches affordable housing projects in Loudoun, Fairfax 3. FAQ: National Flood Insurance Program Expires December 3, 2021 4. City of Alexandria Receives Urban Land Institute’s Housing Policy Leadership Award 5. Tysons Annual Report Moves to New Online Platform
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