Three Multifamily Market Trends from the First Quarter of 2026
Post - April 15, 2026
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“When using A.I., what’s a key Fair Housing risk to keep in mind?”
Post - April 15, 2026
New Regulations: Managing Your Own Rental Properties
Post - April 15, 2026
“Can we charge servicemembers an additional deposit to mitigate early termination risk?”
Post - April 15, 2026
Why YOU Should Consider a .realtor or .realestate Domain
Post - April 15, 2026
Section 3H: Appraisals
In this video, Santiago goes over the appraisal section in the new residential purchase contract and the new appraisal addendum. Keep watching. Continue watching this video series here, and get more resources for the new residential purchase contract.
Video - April 15, 2026
Assignment of Contracts
The Legal Team discusses the assignment of real estate contracts.
Podcast - April 14, 2026
Advancing Legacy, Expanding Opportunity
Post - April 8, 2026
“Can agents show property for other agents from other firms?”
Post - April 7, 2026
Time is of the Essence – pt 2
The Legal Team looks at the legal practicalities of time is of the essence and offers a view of how courts might look at them.
Podcast - April 7, 2026
New Real Estate Regulations – Sales Meeting Kit
This sales meeting kit will cover some of the changes that have gone into effect under the new Real Estate Board regulations. Download these materials and share with…
Sales Meeting Kit - April 6, 2026
Exercising Ordinary Care – Legal Case Study – April 2026
The following case study highlights the importance of following the terms of brokerage agreements and sending documents to your client in a timely fashion. The Facts Disclaimer: All…
Article - April 6, 2026 - VAR Legal Team
War in Iran Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
Post - April 6, 2026
What You Need to Know About Referral Income
Post - April 2, 2026
Discovering and Disclosing Adverse Facts
The Legal Team discusses some of the circumstances that require a disclosure about a seller’s property.
Podcast - March 31, 2026
New Real Estate Regulations Are Coming – Webinar with Q&A
In this pre-recorded webinar, Virginia REALTORS® Associate General Counsel, Jon Haley, dives into new real estate regulations that take effect April 1, 2026. He is joined by Mike…
Video - March 26, 2026
2026 Virginia General Assembly Session Recap
Post - March 26, 2026
“Is the possibility of a leaky roof something I should disclose?”
Post - March 25, 2026
Virginia REALTORS® Earn NAR RPAC Triple Crown Recognition for 2025
Post - March 24, 2026
Amendment vs. Addendum
The Legal Team discusses the differences between contract amendments and addenda and when to use them.
Podcast - March 24, 2026
Key Takeaways: February 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
Post - March 19, 2026
New Regulations Vol. 2
Post - March 19, 2026
Sections 15-18: Licensee status, Wire Fraud, Other Terms, and Acceptance
This part of the contract explains the role of the brokers, warns about fraud risks, allows space for additional agreements, and describes how the contract becomes legally binding.…
Video - March 18, 2026
Sections 13&14: Default & Mediation
These sections cover what happens when one of the parties fails to perform under the contract, and the requirement to mediate any issues under the contract before litigating.…
Video - March 18, 2026
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