Key Takeaways: July 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
Post - August 20, 2026
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Escalation Clauses
In this video, Ryan goes over the basics of escalation clauses and how using them could be beneficial to your clients. Have legal questions? Get answers with our Legal Hotline.
Video - August 20, 2026
“What Happens If My Tenant is Imprisoned?”
Post - August 19, 2026
A Generational Look at Virginia: Where Residents Live and How Much They Earn
Post - August 19, 2026
Off-site Adverse Facts
The Legal Team discusses a unique scenario involving the disclosure of material adverse facts.
Podcast - August 18, 2026
What’s a Resident Agent?
Post - August 18, 2026
“When should a listing agent disclose representation?”
Post - August 18, 2026
“I received a counteroffer but no new expiration date. Is the original date still valid?”
Post - August 13, 2026
BPOL Tax and Real Estate Brokers
The Legal Team talks about the Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) tax and what it means for real estate brokers and agents.
Podcast - August 11, 2026
Virginia Real Estate Board: Meet the Board that Shapes Your Practice
Post - August 6, 2026
Broker Self-Audits in Virginia
Santiago walks through what broker self-audits are, what changed as of April 2026, what you’re required to review, and what happens if you find a problem. Have legal…
Video - August 6, 2026
HUD Update: What REALTORS® Can Say About School Data
Post - August 5, 2026
Military Ground Installations
The Legal Team discusses the addition of military ground installations to the “buyer beware” list.
Podcast - August 4, 2026
“Is it legal to list ‘TBD’ as the Escrow Agent in an offer?”
Post - August 4, 2026
Offers v Counters – Sales Meeting Kit
What agents and clients need to know about offers and counteroffers. Share these materials at your next sales meeting. See all sales meeting kits.
Sales Meeting Kit - August 3, 2026
What the New Federal Housing Law Means for Virginia Real Estate Professionals
Post - August 3, 2026
Unconfirmed Representations – Legal Case Study – August 2026
Do Not Trust Unconfirmed Representations The following case study highlights the importance of verifying material facts rather than relying on unconfirmed representations from a cooperating agent. Particularly, a…
Article - August 3, 2026 - VAR Legal Team
REALTORS® Across Virginia United to Give Back
Post - July 30, 2026
One-Click Rule: Gone but Not Forgotten
Post - July 30, 2026
Key Takeaways: June 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
Post - July 22, 2026
2026 VRLTA Updates
The Legal Team discusses the 2026 changes to the VRLTA and how they affect property managers.
Podcast - July 21, 2026
“Can you tell me about the new law impacting maintenance fees?”
Post - July 20, 2026
“Can a tenant pay 10% each month based on the Eviction Diversion Program?”
Post - July 15, 2026
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