DCAR statement: Harassment, discrimination & NAR transparency You have likely seen or heard about the recent New York Times article detailing a culture of sexual harassment and lack of transparency at the National Association of REALTORS®. The president of the association, Kenny Parcell, has resigned his position and President-Elect Tracy Kasper has been elevated to president, effective […]
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The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®‘ (DCAR) leadership recently had a conversation with the deputy mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to discuss its concerns regarding the recent funding issues for the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP). DCAR received the following information […]
On July 26, DCAR President Tony Mancuso, along with GCAAR President Avi Adler and GCAAR DEI Committee Chair Ileann Jimenez, served on a panel at a State of the Economy summit hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). They discussed the importance of DCAR and GCAAR and how they can help NAHREP […]
Earning this distinction from your state-level association is an honor that will make you stand out among your colleagues and potential clients. Nominees must be Primary DCAR members who have clearly provided continuous, dedicated service to enhance the quality of the profession. Submit entries using the DCAR entry form. Be sure to download the form […]
Hi, everyone. Sorry to add to your inboxes right before the holiday weekend, but we know this issue is time sensitive and we want you to understand that we are aware and working on it. On June 26, many DCAR members received a letter dated June 23, 2023 from the DC Department of Housing […]
At the invitation of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Immediate Past President Thomas Daley and other DCAR representatives attended an open house on April 10 for prospective first-time homebuyers. The event highlighted the Bowser administration’s funding in her FY ‘24 Fair Shot budget proposal that will support Black homeownership for D.C. residents. The proposed FY ‘24 budget […]
On November 2, the DCAR Public Policy Committee and DCAR Affordable Housing Subcommittee hosted “Vision Forward: Molding the Future of Housing in The District.” Watch highlights of the event: The event included a “fireside chat” with At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds and an informative roundtable discussion featuring the following organizations: African American Real Estate Professionals […]
On December 14, we installed our 2023 DCAR leadership team, with Tony Mancuso as our 2023 president. Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting & Installation and helped make it a success! We are proud to present your 2023 leadership team: Executive Committee President: Anthony Mancuso President-elect: Stacey Barton Secretary: Sam Medvene Treasurer: […]
Do you have a passion for public policy? Or a desire to work with local policymakers to consider measures that make a difference in your community? Now is your chance to apply to serve on the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®’ Public Policy Committee! The Public Policy Committee works with the DCAR Government Affairs team […]