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August 10, 2021
This LIVE training provides in-depth information concerning Virginia Housing's first time homebuyer loan programs and processes. All attendees will receive 2 hours of CE credit and have their name and contact information posted on the "Find a Real Estate Agent" page found on
VirginiaHousing.com. Read more...
The Delta Variant's Effect on Real Estate and the Economy, Explained

Realtor.com Chief Economist, Danielle Hale dives into the week's numbers on employment, mortgage rates, and home prices. Here's what you need to know.
7 Things All First-Time Homeowners Get Wrong—and How To Avoid Those Big Mistakes

Like most major milestones in life, becoming a first-time homeowner comes with quite a few learning curves. Even after you close on the house and it becomes officially yours, there’s still a lot to learn when it comes to taking care of the place—and setting yourself up for long-term success. Read more...
Haven't started GRI? It's not too late to start!
This designation is for the new agents and the seasoned agents. You are never too old to learn! Education is Power, so start taking your career to the next level.
Beat the Stink: 4 Reasons Your Kitchen Sink Smells Awful—and How To Fix It

Stop us if this sounds familiar: You’re sitting in your kitchen, and you notice an icky odor. Maybe it smells like rotting food, or even raw sewage. But how is that possible? You’ve done the dishes. You’ve taken out the trash. Your kitchen, you thought, was clean.
Fairhaven Challenge Deadline
August 31st

We are competing with the entire state of Virginia Associations, help BRAR by completing this interactive platform that takes learners to Fairhaven. Top five local associations with highest percentage of Fairhaven completion will be recognized at the Centennial 2021 Virginia REALTORS® Annual Convention. Read more...
The Year’s Biggest Bedroom Design Trends Are So Dreamy They’ll Make You Forget 2020 Ever Happened

The last year of quarantine had every room doing double duty, but some would say the bedroom bore the brunt of the multifunction trend. That’s because the boudoir was no longer just for sleeping but also for working and learning (or retreating from those in your home who were also working or learning).

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