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Posted August 2nd, 2016 by Scott Reiter & filed under For REALTORS.

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 DC agencies. Our Speaker Series remained a big hit; plus, we hosted a town hall election debate between the District’s At-Large hopefuls. Nevertheless, we remembered to add a little fun to the mix. Read more »

Posted June 23rd, 2016 by Scott Reiter & filed under For Policymakers & Media, For REALTORS.

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 we learned.

Posted June 20th, 2016 by Scott Reiter & filed under For REALTORS.

Did you get a chance to digest everything that happened on Election Day? After what can only be described as a shocker of a Democratic Primary, we’re going to review what happened. Ready to get brought up to speed? Read more »

Posted June 15th, 2016 by Scott Reiter & filed under For REALTORS.

Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans is paying DCAR a visit onThursday, June 16, 2016, for our June edition of the DCAR Speaker Series. We know you have questions. Get the answers from a DC leader who recently celebrated 25 years of service. He’ll be talking about Metro, tax and revenue policy, and the DC Primary. Read more »

Posted June 2nd, 2016 by Scott Reiter & filed under For Homebuyers & Renters, For Policymakers & Media, For REALTORS.

“So 8 may rise!”

In 2014, a rallying cry sparked a movement to bring stability to a part of DC reeling from the passing of its sitting Councilmember and former Mayor, Marion S. Barry, Jr. In the center of this movement was an upstart community organizer with a background in non-profit economic and housing development named LaRuby May. May knew what communities in Ward 8 needed, and those needs were jobs, public safety, services for seniors, and youth advocacy. To LaRuby, what was needed to improve the community was to provide opportunities for people from all walks of life to grow and serve the ward. As a Ward 8 resident for 13 years, LaRuby observed how the Ward could be improved through compassionate policy and a boots-on-the-ground work ethic. Read more »

Posted May 27th, 2016 by Scott Reiter & filed under For Homebuyers & Renters, For Policymakers & Media, For REALTORS.

The DC Council is considering legislation that could impact vacant & blighted properties, construction, and renovations in DC.

The DC government and in particular, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), is focused on finding potentially positive ways to address ‘blighted’ and ‘nuisance’ properties along with faulty construction projects.