Reminder – You’ll Miss Out On A Leadership Opportunity

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Click here for a video of the Committee Application Rundown. The NAR committee application process allows members to enter committee applications and endorsements online. The process is a little different this year, which means we will walk you through the process. The good news is it’s all online-based, which saves you loads of time in… Read more »

A Stunning Recordation Tax Increase Could Hit Montgomery County!

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  As a DC REALTOR®, you know how damaging recordation and transfer taxes can be to a real estate deal. GCAAR, our Local Association, is fighting a drastic increase in the recordation tax proposed by the Montgomery County Council. This Tuesday, May 10, GCAAR will load up a fleet of buses with members to march on… Read more »

This Friday: 4 Reasons DCAR Members Can’t Miss it!

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Here’s Your At-Large Debate Primer THIS Friday’s Debate: Do we have a REALTOR® Champion? Date: 4/29/2016 | Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Location: 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 12th Floor Vincent Orange is the incumbent with innovative plans to address affordable housing in DC. Robert White, a community leader, sees 2016… Read more »

Did You Hear Who’s Coming to DC?

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Celebrate REALTOR® Advocacy in DC! The upcoming REALTOR® Party Convention (A.K.A. Midyear) is bringing a lot of excitement to the DC area as real estate professionals from around the country will attend NAR’s Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in May. You also have an opportunity to apply for an NAR committee position. REALTORS® from across the country will be in… Read more »

Death, Taxes, And No Say – You Don’t Have To Take It Anymore!

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Tax Season can really get a REALTOR® down if they’re not prepared. Let us help you out! As DC residents, you are often left with the short end of the citizenship stick when you are forced to pay taxes and expected to accept taxation without representation. Why not join  us at the DC Tax Day Protest? However,… Read more »

Slicing The Pies – A Meeting With Budget Director Matthew Brown

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Balancing DC’s Budget is far from simple, but Budget Director Matthew Brown illustrated how it could be most easily understood at our recent Speaker Series. Speaking of money, Of course, we are talking about pie charts, specifically the DC Budget chart that adds up to over $11 billion. How does one jurisdiction handle a number like… Read more »

DC REALTORS® Braved The Chill For First-Time Homebuyers

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While temperatures continue to drop, DCAR refuses to flinch. We are too busy fighting for first-time homebuyers. A Bill in front of the DC Council could drastically reduce the recordation tax for first-time DC homebuyers from 1.45%* & 1.1%**  to 0.725%. This week, DCAR and individual members testified at hearing urging the Council to pass… Read more »

A Night To Remember!

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Who Is DCAR’s New President & Board Of Directors? DCAR is confident that our future lies in the capable hands of the 2016 Board of Directors. Lead by President Angela Jones, the Board will guide DCAR’s advocacy efforts throughout the year. Your Board also includes Immediate-Past President Ed Wood, President-Elect Colin Johnson, Secretary Chris Suranna,… Read more »