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

  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Sep 9, 2022, 11:01 by Josh Veverka
    1. Tolled I-66 ‘Express Lanes’ to open on expressed timeline 2. Simulated service for Silver Line Phase Two to begin next month but opening date uncertain 3. Business Coalition urges NOVA Transportation Authority to approve entire TransAction Plan 4. FAQ: NFIP Expires September 30, 2022 5. Draft Reston Comprehensive Plan outlines future of development, but some questions remain
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Sep 2, 2022, 13:06 by Josh Veverka
    1. National Housing Groups Discuss Supply, Affordability Issues 2. Nine miles of new 66 Express Lanes to open around Sept. 10 3. City of Alexandria Seeks Community Input on King Street Pedestrian-Only Zone 4. Northern Virginia leaders move closer to bringing a satellite HBCU campus to the area 5. VRE makes all rides free for September to help Metro riders during Yellow Line closure
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News - August 26

    Aug 26, 2022, 09:00 by Chris Barranco
    1. Hogan’s plan for Beltway and I-270 toll lanes wins key federal approval 2. Plan Now for Fall Metrorail Closures Affecting Alexandria and Surrounding Area 3. Elected leaders press housing, transit, education at regional forum 4. City’s Federal Rating Secures Flood Insurance Policy Discount for Residents 5. City of Alexandria to Host Energy and Climate Action Plan Community Workshop
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  • Be Alert: Health Insurance Scam Targeting NAR Members

    Aug 25, 2022, 14:31 by Grace Parr
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  • From the Ground Up - August, 16 2022

    Aug 16, 2022, 16:39 by Grace Parr
    "From the Ground Up" informs NVAR members ton upcoming projects throughout the Northern Virginia region. Information includes proposed residential and commercial development projects in the news, rezoning applications and site plan amendments coming before local government, affordable housing project news, announcements of new businesses locating in the region and other economic development news.
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