Last November, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce launched Blueprint Virginia, a year long initiative to develop a strategic plan that will improve Virginia’s competitive position in the global economy and ensure a prosperous and sustainable … [Read more...]

Virginia commercial Realtors are invited to attend a free webinar to learn the core functions of RPR Commercial: Searching properties/viewing property details, in-depth market analysis, and mapping/reporting. When: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Time: … [Read more...]

The Virginia Association of REALTORS® thanks Governor McDonnell and the members of the General Assembly for working together to pass a sustainable transportation funding plan, resulting in HB 2313. “We know the importance of an adequate, efficient … [Read more...]

April 2013 marks the 45th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibited housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. Every April, REALTORS® … [Read more...]

Showing houses in Northern Virginia this weekend? 495 Express Lanes announced Monday that all drivers can travel for free on the Express Lanes from April 6 to 7. The 495 Express Lanes are high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes that operate on the … [Read more...]

Add to the never-ending List of Things That Caused the Housing Market Collapse: zoning. Specifically, zoning for too many large, expensive, single-family homes. That kind of policy, according to a paper in the journal Housing Policy Debate, left … [Read more...]