DCAR Encourages Each of its Nearly 3,000 Members to Vote Early or On Election Day for the 2016 General Election Voters started lining up at One Judiciary Square on October 22nd to make their vote count in the 2016 General Election. Over 7,000 votes have been tallied for an election that holds tremendous weight on… Read more »
This month’s Speaker Series covered the perils of mold, radon and lead contamination. Mold, radon and lead contamination can often hide in plain sight, and there are ways to protect your homes. This month’s Speaker Series had all the information our members needed. If you couldn’t make it, we’ve provided resources for you. DCAR hosted the… Read more »
Public Hearings Scheduled For October 19 Recently, the DC Council passed a rental late fee bill that we successfully amended on a number of fronts. The legislation caps late fees at 5% or less and standardizes a five-day ‘grace period.’ DCAR worked with Councilmember Anita Bonds (I-At Large) on both issues to scale the framework… Read more »
Defend Yourself! You shiver and shake at the thought of mold, radon, lead and all the horrible things affecting your quality of life and the resale value of your homes. Next week DCAR is holding an all-inclusive Speaker Series with the District’s experts on the environment for your protection.
Apply Today For DCAR’s Public Policy and Communications Committees Act Now: Click here to complete your application today. Read further for detailed committee information. This is your chance to become an influential leader for your State REALTOR® Association. You have seen our advocacy efforts on issues like TOPA, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, and regulatory reform. This email… Read more »
The Numbers Pointed Upwards All Summer – Here’s Our Take Gimme Shelter! – That’s the phrase homebuyers were telling their REALTORS® all season long. With temperatures shattering all-time records, the DC housing market followed the trend. Of course, this newsletter features our summer market breakdown. The only thing beating the temperature outside was the heat of… Read more »
Storm of the Century: Residents in several West Virginia Counties remain in perilous conditions as a state of emergency continues after floods ravaged the area in June. Massive rainfall on June 23 killed 24 people along with endangering countless lives, destroying homes and businesses, and damaging vital infrastructure. In the initial days of the floods,… Read more »
The Old Ball Game – Nothing completes the summer season like a night at the ball game. Our friends at GCAAR, our Local Association, are selling tickets for the Battle of the Beltways on August 24th. However, we have a great offer for DCAR members.
What A Heatwave – Two-thirds of the summer are in the books and that means it’s time to chill out for a mid-year review. Our year of advocacy went the distance. From taxes to vacant properties, we covered many policies and regulations. We also worked to connect you with fellow colleagues and heads of top… Read more »
Ward 2 Councilmember and current Metro Chair Jack Evans paid a visit to DCAR and its members to discuss the latest happenings in DC. We covered a range of topics from the Democratic Primary to DC’s stadiums and plans for Metro. There was so much to talk about and we can’t wait to share what… Read more »