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.  

Affordable Housing - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Affordable Housing Programs:

HOME

Rural Housing

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds:

Agency Confirmations - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

FHA Commissioner

FHA Director

Anti-Money Laundering - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Beneficial Ownership Rule

FinCEN Funding

Commercial Real Estate - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Adaptive Reuse Bills

EB-5 Regional Center Program:

Energy Efficiency - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

New Energy Efficiency Tax Credit and Rebate Programs for Property Owners

Fair Housing - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Increased Funding

Federal Tax - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Inflation Reduction Act

Flood Insurance - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Disaster mitigation and flood mapping

National Flood Insurance Program

Housing Finance and Assistance - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Homeless Assistance Program

Housing Counseling

LIBOR Transition

Rental Housing - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

CARES Act Notice-to-Vacate Requirement:

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Rental Assistance Funding

Violence Against Women Act

Small Business - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

SBA Programs

State and Local - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Rent Control

Student Loan Debt - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Fixes to Existing Programs

Relief for Borrowers at Fraudulent For-Profit Institutions

Technology - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Broadband Funding

SECURE Notarization Act

Transportation and Infrastructure - Realtor® Advocacy Wins

Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Funding

Coming soon: Brand New NV/RPAC Live from Richmond Series!

orange line

Government Affairs Blog

2025 Primary Elections: What Realtors® in Northern Virginia Need to Know

Jun 16, 2025, 10:37 by Grace Parr
As we approach the culmination of the 2025 primary election cycle in Virginia, it's crucial for Realtors® in Northern Virginia to stay informed and engaged. While Virginia REALTORS® (VAR) has not yet endorsed any statewide candidates this year, there are several key dates and local races that directly impact our industry and our communities.

As we approach the culmination of the 2025 primary election cycle in Virginia, it's crucial for Realtors® in Northern Virginia to stay informed and engaged. While Virginia REALTORS® (VAR) has not yet endorsed any statewide candidates this year, there are several key dates and local races that directly impact our industry and our communities.

Key Election Dates

  • Primary Election Day: June 17, 2025
  • Special Election Party Primaries for Congressional District 11: June 28
  • Special Election General Election for Congressional District 11: September 9, 2025
  • General Election Day: November 4, 2025

These elections include races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the Virginia House of Delegates, a Special Election for Congressional District 11, and various local offices.

Realtor® Champions in Northern Virginia

VAR has identified several Realtor® Champions running for re-election in Northern Virginia. These individuals have demonstrated a strong commitment to policies that support the real estate industry and property rights.

Comprehensive List of Virginia’s House of Delegates Realtor® Champions on Your General Election Ballot in November:

Del. Patrick Hope*

Del. Adele McClure

Del. Charniele Herring

Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker

Del. Rip Sullivan

Del. Irene Shin

Del. Karrie Delaney

Del. Dan Helmer

Del. David Bulova

Del. Holly Siebold

Del. Marcus Simon

Del. Vivian Watts

Del. Laura Jane Cohen

Del. Paul Krizek

Del. Mark Sickles

Del. Kathy Tran


** Pending Primary

 

Local Races

  • Arlington County Board: Takis Karantonis
  • Falls Church City Council: TBA after the June 17 filing closes

Why Your Vote Matters

Your daily work as Realtors® is impacted by decisions made at the local and state levels. From zoning laws to property taxes, elected officials shape the environment in which you operate. By supporting Realtor® Champions during elections, we advocate for a legislative landscape that not only supports but promotes homeownership. That means supporting policies that advance fair housing, expand access to attainable and affordable properties, and increase housing inventory.

Take Action

  1. Verify Your Registration: Ensure your voter registration is current by visiting vote.virginia.gov.
  2. Learn About the Candidates: Research the Realtor® Champions in your area and understand their platforms on housing.
  3. Vote Early or on Election Day: Mark your calendar with the key dates and make a plan to vote.

Your participation in the electoral process is vital to your business. Let's work together to support candidates who understand and advocate for the real estate profession.