At the invitation of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Immediate Past President Thomas Daley and other DCAR representatives attended an open house on April 10 for prospective first-time homebuyers. The event highlighted the Bowser administration’s funding in her FY ‘24 Fair Shot budget proposal that will support Black homeownership for D.C. residents. The proposed FY ‘24 budget… Read more »
On November 2, the DCAR Public Policy Committee and DCAR Affordable Housing Subcommittee hosted “Vision Forward: Molding the Future of Housing in The District.” Watch highlights of the event: The event included a “fireside chat” with At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds and an informative roundtable discussion featuring the following organizations: African American Real Estate Professionals… Read more »
On December 14, we installed our 2023 DCAR leadership team, with Tony Mancuso as our 2023 president. Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting & Installation and helped make it a success! We are proud to present your 2023 leadership team: Executive Committee President: Anthony Mancuso President-elect: Stacey Barton Secretary: Sam Medvene Treasurer:… Read more »
Do you have a passion for public policy? Or a desire to work with local policymakers to consider measures that make a difference in your community? Now is your chance to apply to serve on the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®’ Public Policy Committee! The Public Policy Committee works with the DCAR Government Affairs team… Read more »
All 10 candidates endorsed by the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® are projected to win.* DCAR supported the following candidates: U.S. Congress: Eleanor Holmes Norton, PROJECTED WINNER Mayor: Muriel Bowser, PROJECTED WINNER Attorney General: Brian Schwalb, PROJECTED WINNER Council Chairman: Phil Mendelson, PROJECTED WINNER Council At-Large: Anita Bonds, PROJECTED WINNER Council At-Large: Kenyan McDuffie,… Read more »
Frederic Bates served as DCAR’s 2021 president and has served on the Executive Committee since 2018. He was a principal broker with eXp Commercial & eXp Realty in Virginia and is licensed to practice real estate in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Fred has been active in DCAR for many years, having served on… Read more »
Recently, DCAR board member Jean Poitevien testified before a D.C. Council committee on the implementation of a 2020 law that established the Department of Buildings (DOB) and went into effect on Oct. 1. The law is the result of the Council splitting the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) into two separate entities: the… Read more »
We are honored to announce the candidates for our 2023 DCAR Board of Directors! In compliance with Article IX, Section 1 of our District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) bylaws, the DCAR Nominating Committee has nominated the following individuals to offices on the 2023 board, as indicated, subject to their election by the membership. The election will… Read more »
Mayor Muriel Bowser, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson among endorsed candidates for Nov. 8 general election WASHINGTON, D.C. – The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) has endorsed Mayor Muriel Bowser and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for re-election, Brian Schwalb for D.C. Attorney General, as well as six candidates who… Read more »
In a win for REALTORS® and the public, the D.C. Council passed legislation on July 12 that allows public notaries to certify paper copies of electronic records and to notarize documents virtually. During testimony at the bill’s first hearing in March 2022, DCAR emphasized the need for flexibility and access to individuals seeking notarial services… Read more »