Double Digit Home Sales Growth in Second Quarter

2016-07-20T09:12:13-04:00July 20th, 2016|

Central Virginia Regional MLS Report Shows Double Digit Home Sales Growth in Second Quarter Richmond, Va. – Home sales growth in the region was 10 percent higher in the second quarter this year than in the same period last year, according to a Central Virginia regional housing market report just released by the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service. The report cites regional job growth as a contributing factor. The region added 24,000 new jobs from May 2015 to May 2016—more than 3 times the annual job growth over the last 25 years. Annual job growth of 3.7 percent over the [...]

Cleared for Takeoff

2016-06-22T16:07:31-04:00June 22nd, 2016|

Cleared for Takeoff:  New FAA Regulations Pave the Way for Realtors® to Use Unmanned Aircraft for Aerial Photography This week, the Federal Aviation Administration released new operational rules for the use of small commercial drones.  The new regulations take effect in late August 2016 and will create new opportunities for drone use in real estate. Top 8 rules that you need to know before you fly: Drones must stay below 400 feet Commercial Drones must weigh LESS than 55 pounds. Drones must stay within the sight of the operator (or an observer who is in communication of the operator). Pilots must be at [...]