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How homeowners and buyers are unexpectedly impacted by the shutdown

The partial government shutdown is having a negative impact on the real estate market.

Fair Housing Continues To Be An Important Issue For Northern Virginians

Virginia’s Regional Fair Housing Symposium held in Fairfax County featured Senator Tim Kaine as the keynote speaker.

It’s All About the Babies: Williamsburg REALTORS® Help The Area’s Smallest Citizens

Local REALTORS deliver hundreds of boxes of diapers to the Williamsburg House of Mercy.

Need to consult with a housing counselor in Virginia?

Give it a try, as the service is usually FREE! Virginia has many choices of nonprofits with counselors who help Virginia families with their housing budgets and preparations to move. Check out an office near you, and meet a housing counselor who may he …

How Will 2016 Elections Impact Washington Area Home Sales?

In 2015, homeowners in the Washington area enjoyed a steady real estate market. Home prices were stable, and as a result homes sold quickly and the number of homes on the market increased.

About VHDA’s Down Payment Assistance Grant

Qualified first-time homebuyers may receive a percentage of the purchase price to help with the down payment through this program. Read more for details.

Virginia REALTORS® Are Helping Injured Veterans Move Into Mortgage-Free Housing

Virginia is the home of many of our nation’s veterans. In fact, nearly one in ten state residents are either veterans or active members of our nation’s armed forces. And, a great many of these veterans have returned home with life impacting disabilitie …

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