Town Hall Notes Blog

 
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The Town Hall Notes blog is brought to you by NVAR's Government Affairs department.
Check back often to keep up with latest on real estate issues and legislative actions.

  • February 14, 2024

    NVAR Visits Richmond for 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day

    Thank you to all those who attended and supported our 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day. This year's event was an impactful reminder of the powerful voice Realtors® have in protecting our industry.
  • November 14, 2023

    Making REALTOR® Spirits Bright!

    The 2023 holiday season is here! As you begin to decorate your home or office, don’t miss the chance to show off your Virginia REALTOR® brand with a 2023 Holiday Keepsake!
  • October 26, 2023

    REALTORS® VOTE! More Than 90% of NVAR Members are registered to vote!

    Imagine the possibilities if all Realtors® went to the polls on or before November 7 and voted for our Realtor® Party Champions! It's time to Get out the vote!
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    October 25, 2023

    The NAR Washington Report - October 2023

    The NAR Washington Report covers legislative and regulatory policy activities and is compiled by NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff and published here to give you access.
  • September 06, 2023

    REALTOR® Advocacy Report – September 5

    August is a typically quiet month for lobbyists and government affairs professionals when legislative bodies at all levels (local, state, federal) take a break from the action to go on a vacation, spend time back home with their families, kick off general election campaigns or focus on working in their “real” jobs in the case of part-time legislators.
  • September 01, 2023

    From the Ground Up – July 28

    A look at economic development, planning, zoning, and residential and commercial projects happening in Northern Virginia.
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    July 28, 2023

    REALTOR® Advocacy Report – July 26

    In this installment of the Advocacy Report, we are debriefing about NVAR Government Affairs staff attending the NAR Government Affairs Directors’ (GAD) Institute July 18-20 in Detroit, Michigan. We will also recap NVAR Staff joining Board President Heather Embrey and President-Elect Thai-Hung Nguyen for an exclusive opportunity to meet with several influential elected leaders at a recent event held in McLean. Finally, we will discuss how NVAR Staff and Realtors® helped lead an Arlington County Community Workshop on the Role of Local Government in Homeownership.
  • What is Crossover And Why Does it Feel So Good
    February 08, 2023

    What is Crossover And Why Does it Feel So Good

    February 7, 2023 was Crossover Day in the Virginia General Assembly. This annual day of celebration for some, and sadness for others, marks a sort of halftime in the Virginia legislature.