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Home Price vs. Household Income in Virginia
3/2/2026 10:46 AM
Affordability constraints are talked about often when discussing the housing market situation in Virginia. Potential first-time home buyers, especially, have been in a tough spot as they look… The post Home Price vs. Household Income in Vi...Read More
 
Key Takeaways: January 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
2/23/2026 12:07 PM
Key Takeaways There was a modest uptick in sales activity statewide to start the year. There were 5,881 home sales in Virginia in January 2026, outpacing last January… The post Key Takeaways: January 2026 Virginia Home Sales Rep...Read More
 
Introduction to VAR’s New Residential Purchase Contract
2/23/2026 11:55 AM
Often times, change can be frustrating; however, sometimes change can be for the better. In that spirit, during their February meeting, the Virginia REALTORS® Standard Forms committee approved… The post Introduction to VAR...Read More
 
Building Permit Trends and Impacts on Housing
2/20/2026 8:59 AM
Before housing construction begins, a project must go through a complex permitting process in the local area. While permits may seem like a routine step, builders nationwide have raised concerns about how complex and time-consuming this process is. Delay… The post Read More
 
Halftime Report: 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session
2/19/2026 5:26 PM
Here in Richmond, time has flown by! Shortly after the start of legislative session, we saw the inauguration of Virginia’s first female Governor, Abigail Spanberger, being sworn in… The post Halftime Report: 2026 Virginia...Read More
 
Migration to Virginia: More People Moving In
2/18/2026 1:24 PM
Each year since 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau determines whether respondents of its surveys lived in the same residence a year ago. If people have moved, then the… The post Migration to Virginia: More People Moving In appeared first on...Read More
 
“What can I do if a tenant refuses access to their home for mold remediation work?”
2/18/2026 12:50 PM
*Please note: Any questions regarding Legal Hotline Spotlights should be submitted via the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline. Our attorneys are unable to respond to questions through our comments section. Q:… The post Read More
 
Lead and You: Property Manager Lead Awareness
2/18/2026 12:39 PM
The VAR legal team occasionally receives questions from property managers regarding lead in rental dwellings. Who is responsible for any lead exposure that the tenants may have? What am I responsible for in the home? What am I responsible for outside of… The post...Read More
 
“When an agent moves firms, who keeps the clients?”
2/18/2026 11:14 AM
*Please note: Any questions regarding Legal Hotline Spotlights should be submitted via the Virginia REALTORS® Legal Hotline. Our attorneys are unable to respond to questions through our comments section. Q:… The post “W...Read More
 
“Why Are They Selling?” Protecting Client Confidentiality
2/10/2026 2:13 PM
The Code of Ethics imposes a clear and continuing obligation on REALTORS® to protect the confidentiality of their clients’ information as a core element of their duty to… The post “Why Are They Selling?” Protec...Read More




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