Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

We are proud to recognize four members of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) — Jonathan Coles, Michelle Doherty, Roger Nakazawa, and Tom Stevens — for achieving one of the highest honors in Realtor® advocacy.

This month’s policy roundup breaks down key updates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and more, with local impact in focus. Stay informed so you can advocate smartly and guide your clients confidently.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.

In Trump's second term, housing policy saw big changes: a Federal Lands Task Force, DOGE cuts impacting housing, tariffs raising costs, tax reforms to boost inventory, and AHPs for cheaper health plans. NVAR is closely tracking the impact.