Rule Change for VA Loans

Rule Change for VA Loans

On June 11, 2024, the Veterans Administration (VA) announced a temporary local variance to allow VA borrowers to pay buyer broker fees. For the rule to apply, the home needs to be in an area where cooperative compensation through the MLS is not permitted OR...
How your membership dues help you to succeed

How your membership dues help you to succeed

How your membership dues help you to succeed Education Williamsburg REALTORS® provides a rich curriculum of CE courses, Lunch & Learns, and professional development classes, as well as, identifies talented leaders and offers members an opportunity to assume...
Triannual Code of Ethics Training

Triannual Code of Ethics Training

The current 3-year period for mandatory Code of Ethics Training ends 12/31/2024. All REALTORS® are required to have Code of Ethics Training complete by December 31st, 2024. You can check your Code of Ethics status here. List of Code of Ethics training options:...
June is Homeownership Month

June is Homeownership Month

7 Great Reasons to Own A Home 1. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had long-term, stable growth in value and served as a good hedge against inflation. Census data shows the median price of a home jumped from $172,900 in Q4 2000 to $417,700 in Q4 2023....
NAR Settlement Update

NAR Settlement Update

Our leadership team had a productive discussion about NAR Settlement, and created a video update for Williamsburg REALTORS® members, providing valuable insights on what to expect and how to navigate the industry changes. Follow the link below to watch the video. Click...