Virginia cities gain new tools to increase affordable housing supply
Virginia law lets every locality adopt voluntary inclusionary zoning, density bonuses, ADUs and trust-fund fee options.
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Virginia YIGBY bill puts Spanberger housing agenda on the line
Spanberger faces pressure from local governments and a small but vocal group of civic organizations to veto the bill, extending the fight after they failed to stop it in the state’s General Assembly.
Spanberger unveils Virginia housing affordability plan
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through, she rolled out a housing agenda that leans heavily on preservation of existing affordable homes, empowering localities to add more, and rebuilding state-level tools.
Dwight Schar, founder of NVR Inc., has died
Dwight Schar, NVR founder and former executive chairman, has died. He was key to NVR’s growth and was also once a minority owner of the Washington Commanders NFL franchise.
Coalition presses for stronger federal flood response, eyes ROAD to Housing Act
Leaders said the coalition began forming after the catastrophic July 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia.
Northern Virginia real estate leaders speak on recent inventory surge
The region recorded 8,194 active listings in October, up from 5,877 annually — a level of supply that hasn’t been seen in several years.
Compass welcomes RealTrends Verified Van Volkenburg Virginia-based team
The team is led by Dianne Van Volkenburg, who has recorded more than $100 million in annual sales and over $1 billion in career volume.
Charlottesville sellers accelerate price adjustments as inventory builds
Charlottesville housing market sees 41.5% of listings reduce prices as inventory rises to 3 month supply with median list price at $609,890.
Washington, D.C. housing market steady as sellers keep edge
Washington, D.C. home prices hold steady as demand keeps the market slightly in seller territory, HW Data shows.
Realtor association tools driving member success
Leadership from Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors told HousingWire their focus is on delivering simplicity, integration and education.