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Legal
“The CIC board says my client may only put a ‘For Sale’ sign in their window…”
By Ryan Leonard - March 31, 2025
*Please note: Any questions regarding Legal Hotline Spotlights should be submitted via the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline. Our attorneys are unable to respond to questions through our comments section. Q: I am the listing agent for a home …
Read More“Can my landlord charge a second security deposit on a lease renewal?”
By Jon Haley - March 25, 2025
Navigating Fair Housing Law: When A Prospective Tenant is a Sex Offender
By Ryan Leonard - March 25, 2025
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Government Relations
VAR’s Legislative Success from the 2025 General Assembly
By D.J. Spiker - March 27, 2025
Great news! With Governor Glenn Youngkin's deadline to sign, amend, or veto all passed legislation now having passed, the Virginia REALTORS® legislative agenda is nearly complete. The Governor signed the following bills: Deed Fraud Advisory …
Read MoreBill Spotlight: Transfer Fees
By Virginia REALTORS® - March 20, 2025
Bill Spotlight: Rent Control
By Virginia REALTORS® - March 13, 2025
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Economic Insights
Key Takeaways: February 2025 Virginia Home Sales Report
By Virginia REALTORS® - March 25, 2025
Key Takeaways There was a pullback in closed sales in February. There were 6,129 homes sold statewide this month, down 9% from last February, a reduction of 604 sales. Some of this was likely due …
Read MoreMarch Madness Meets Market Madness: Construction Trends in Virginia’s College Towns
By Abel Opoku-Adjei - March 18, 2025
See It, Want It, Buy It: Single Female Homeownership
By Dominique Fair - March 11, 2025
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Business Tools & Trends
Get Ready for Realist Week 2025
By Leslie J. Frazier - March 31, 2025
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)’s annual Realtist Week will be held Sunday, April 6th – Saturday, April 12th, 2025. Each year, the week is full of activities around fair housing, advocacy, health …
Read MoreBoost Your Property Value with Some Spring Curb Appeal
By Stephanie Flynn - March 20, 2025
Top Paint Color Trends for 2025
By Stephanie Flynn - January 29, 2025
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Member News
Virginia REALTORS® Appoints Rick Lugg as New Chief Executive Officer
By Robin Spensieri - January 17, 2025
Virginia REALTORS® announced today that Rick Lugg, the association’s longtime Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Virginia REALTORS® (previously known as the Virginia Association of REALTORS®) …
Read MoreRinging in the Favorites of 2024
By Virginia REALTORS® - December 20, 2024
Virginia REALTORS® Vote to Finalize 2025 Board of Directors
By Virginia REALTORS® - November 7, 2024
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