Metro faces a significant budget shortfall due to a decrease in ridership caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ridership rates are down about 90% on Metrorail and 60% on Metrobus.

Delegate David Bulova (Fairfax City/Fairfax) introduced a Commending Resolution on January 22, 2021 commemorating NVAR's Centennial.

The Alexandria City Council approved a draft zoning text amendment policy allowing for accessory dwelling units in residential areas of the City.

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has fought to protect the interests of Realtors®, their families and the real estate industry throughout the pandemic.

NVAR supports efforts to increase the supply of housing affordable to all income levels and recommends zoning incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices.

With his signature of the revised state budget in November, Governor Ralph Northam directed additional funding to the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) and imposed modified restrictions on the eviction of tenants due to non-payment of rent for 2021.

Effective July 1, the grantors tax in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads will increase.