WASHINGTON, D.C. — (August 6, 2026) — The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) today announced the appointment of Leslie J. Frazier, MPA, CAE, RCE, as its next Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new chapter of strategic growth, innovation, and member-focused leadership. A nationally recognized association executive, Frazier brings nearly 15 years of leadership experience in association […]
2027 Board of Directors Applications are Live! Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the real estate profession in the District of Columbia? Step into a leadership role where your voice, expertise, and vision can help shape the future of DCAR and the REALTOR® community. Apply Now > Application deadline: Tuesday, September 15th […]
Get Involved!The 2027 DCAR Committee Application isNow Online! Are you looking to get more involved in DCAR and help shape the future of real estate in the District? Joining a DCAR committee is a great way to use your skills and knowledge to serve your state association and to prepare you to serve DCAR and […]
Legislative Meetings brought our members and friends together from across the country, and the energy carried all week long. The highlight was our YPN Rooftop Reception on June 15, where DCAR YPN, Maryland REALTORS® YPN, and NAR YPN came together 12 stories up at 12 Stories, the rooftop at The Wharf, with the whole city […]
The District changed the vacant property tax rules as of October 1, 2025 under the Vacant to Vibrant Amendment Act, and this is something every DC REALTOR® needs to understand. If a property is vacant, it is still subject to the higher Class 3 tax rate unless the owner qualifies for a specific exemption, and those […]
While temperatures continue to drop, DCAR refuses to flinch. We are too busy fighting for first-time homebuyers. A Bill in front of the DC Council could drastically reduce the recordation tax for first-time DC homebuyers from 1.45%* & 1.1%** to 0.725%. This week, DCAR and individual members testified at hearing urging the Council to pass […]
What did DCAR do for you this year? 2015 moved by in the blink of an eye. This is how it feels when your Association advocates all 365 days of the year for you. Where to begin? How about with TOPA? We kicked off the year with a big meeting connecting our members with top […]
What was accomplished? DCAR’s advocacy efforts continue to make waves in DC’s government and real estate community! DC Councilmembers David Grosso, Anita Bonds and Jack Evans have re-introduced the “First-Time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act of 2015 (Yvette Alexander and Charles Allen co-sponsored),” which would cut the recordation tax rate from 1.45% to 0.725% for […]
The District’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget recently passed with the Council accelerating the Tax Revision Commission’s recommendations to lower taxes in September 2015. Okay, that’s not the most exciting news in the world, but this could be a big deal for DC residents. What’s the big deal? If a DC taxpayer earn less than $500K, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (August 6, 2026) — The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) today announced the appointment of Leslie J. Frazier, MPA, CAE, RCE, as its next Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new chapter of strategic growth, innovation, and member-focused leadership. A nationally recognized association executive, Frazier brings nearly 15 years of leadership experience in association […]
2027 Board of Directors Applications are Live! Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the real estate profession in the District of Columbia? Step into a leadership role where your voice, expertise, and vision can help shape the future of DCAR and the REALTOR® community. Apply Now > Application deadline: Tuesday, September 15th […]
Get Involved!The 2027 DCAR Committee Application isNow Online! Are you looking to get more involved in DCAR and help shape the future of real estate in the District? Joining a DCAR committee is a great way to use your skills and knowledge to serve your state association and to prepare you to serve DCAR and […]
Legislative Meetings brought our members and friends together from across the country, and the energy carried all week long. The highlight was our YPN Rooftop Reception on June 15, where DCAR YPN, Maryland REALTORS® YPN, and NAR YPN came together 12 stories up at 12 Stories, the rooftop at The Wharf, with the whole city […]
The District changed the vacant property tax rules as of October 1, 2025 under the Vacant to Vibrant Amendment Act, and this is something every DC REALTOR® needs to understand. If a property is vacant, it is still subject to the higher Class 3 tax rate unless the owner qualifies for a specific exemption, and those […]
While temperatures continue to drop, DCAR refuses to flinch. We are too busy fighting for first-time homebuyers. A Bill in front of the DC Council could drastically reduce the recordation tax for first-time DC homebuyers from 1.45%* & 1.1%** to 0.725%. This week, DCAR and individual members testified at hearing urging the Council to pass […]
What did DCAR do for you this year? 2015 moved by in the blink of an eye. This is how it feels when your Association advocates all 365 days of the year for you. Where to begin? How about with TOPA? We kicked off the year with a big meeting connecting our members with top […]
What was accomplished? DCAR’s advocacy efforts continue to make waves in DC’s government and real estate community! DC Councilmembers David Grosso, Anita Bonds and Jack Evans have re-introduced the “First-Time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act of 2015 (Yvette Alexander and Charles Allen co-sponsored),” which would cut the recordation tax rate from 1.45% to 0.725% for […]
The District’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget recently passed with the Council accelerating the Tax Revision Commission’s recommendations to lower taxes in September 2015. Okay, that’s not the most exciting news in the world, but this could be a big deal for DC residents. What’s the big deal? If a DC taxpayer earn less than $500K, […]