Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Your Realtor® Advocacy team works tirelessly to protect the real estate industry. Although not an exhaustive list, check out recent victories that Realtors® can be proud of, including legislative, executive and judiciary branch wins.  

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Government Affairs Blog

  • 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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  • Minor Signs Permitted During Active Construction or Alteration on Single-Family Residential Lots

    Oct 29, 2021, 09:20 AM by Josh Veverka
    The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has recently issued an interpretation related to minor signs permitted during active construction or alteration on single‑family residential lots. This interpretation clarifies the meaning of “commencement of construction” for the purpose of this provision.
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  • FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy News

    Oct 22, 2021, 10:24 AM by Josh Veverka
    1. Housing Stakeholders Join Chairs Brown and Waters to Call for the Inclusion of Housing Provisions in the Budget Reconciliation Package 2. New I-66 express lanes on schedule to open in December 2022 3. REMINDER: Absentee Ballot Deadline Oct. 22, Early In-Person Voting Open Through Oct. 30 for November 2 General Election 4. Arlington’s ARPA Allocation Focuses on Recovery and Equity 5. Richmond Highway BRT Virtual Community Meeting
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