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 »
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DCAR Public Policy Committee application open now through Dec. 8
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 »
DCAR-endorsed candidates sweep D.C. elections
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 selected as DCAR’s 2022 REALTOR® of the Year!
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 »
DCAR testifies before Council committee on new agencies replacing DCRA
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 »
DCAR announces candidates for 2023 Board of Directors
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 »
D.C. Association of REALTORS® announces 2022 general election endorsements
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 »
D.C. Council passes remote notary bill
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 »
DCAR leaders receive 2023 NAR committee leadership appointments
NAR First Vice President/2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell and 2023 NAR First Vice President Tracy Kasper have appointed four DCAR members to serve in NAR committee leadership roles:
DCAR announces 2022 primary election endorsements
State REALTOR® association endorses Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), four Democrats in June 21 Council primaries; no endorsements in two contests The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) has endorsed Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) for re-election, as well as four candidates who are competing in primaries for the D.C. Council’s June 21 election. The selected… Read more »