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“Is it legal for a seller to rule out VA‑loan buyers?”
By Jon Haley - April 20, 2026
*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: "My seller does not want to deal with …
Read MoreFrom Service Animals to A.I.: Fair Housing Issues Shaping 2026
By Jon Haley - April 20, 2026
“When using A.I., what’s a key Fair Housing risk to keep in mind?”
By Santiago Montalvo - April 15, 2026
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Government Relations
Halftime Report: 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session
By D.J. Spiker - February 19, 2026
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 as the 75th Governor of Virginia. In …
Read MoreVirginia REALTORS® Supports Governor’s Executive Order Targeting Housing Development Barriers
By Virginia REALTORS® - January 21, 2026
The Election Results Are In… What Do they Mean for YOU?
By D.J. Spiker - November 6, 2025
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Economic Insights
Three Multifamily Market Trends from the First Quarter of 2026
By Sejal Naik - April 15, 2026
Each quarter, through its Multifamily Market report, the research team at Virginia REALTORS® analyzes the trends and changes in the multifamily market. Here, we share the key insights from the most recent report for the …
Read MoreWar in Iran Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
By Sejal Naik - April 6, 2026
Key Takeaways: February 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
By Virginia REALTORS® - March 19, 2026
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Business Tools & Trends
Why YOU Should Consider a .realtor or .realestate Domain
By Leslie J. Frazier - April 15, 2026
In today’s market, your digital presence matters more than ever. Buyers and sellers are searching online first—through Google and AI—and consumers want to know immediately, “Can I trust this person with one of the biggest financial …
Read MoreNavigating Real Estate with Clarity: A Look at NAR’s Consumer Guides
By Leslie J. Frazier - November 6, 2025
New Virginia Housing Programs You Should Know About
By Leslie J. Frazier - October 21, 2025
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Member News
Advancing Legacy, Expanding Opportunity
By Leslie J. Frazier - April 8, 2026
Founded in 1947, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) was established at a time when African American real estate professionals were excluded from industry associations, and homeownership opportunities were systematically denied to Black families. Today, NAREB and its members—Realtists—continue to …
Read MoreVirginia REALTORS® Earn NAR RPAC Triple Crown Recognition for 2025
By Maura Pratt - March 24, 2026
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