Criminal Background Checks & Fair Housing
The Legal Team discusses how to comply with Fair Housing law when implementing policies involving criminal background checks.
Podcast - March 10, 2026
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Time is Of the Essence
The Legal Team discusses the phrase “time is of the essence” and how it affects the new VAR contract.
Podcast - March 3, 2026
Disclosures
The Legal Team talks required disclosures for you and your clients.
Podcast - February 24, 2026
Is Procuring Cause Dead?
The Legal Team discusses the current state of arbitration in light of the practice changes that have been in effect from the NAR Antitrust Settlement.
Podcast - February 17, 2026
New and Improved Residential Purchase Contract
The Legal Team talks about the new contract that is launching soon.
Podcast - February 10, 2026
Handling Severe Damage to Rental Property
The Legal Team discusses how to proceed when there is severe damage to a rental property.
Podcast - February 3, 2026
Eviction for Criminal Acts
The Legal Team discusses evictions of tenants for criminal acts committed on the property.
Podcast - January 28, 2026
Unauthorized Access
The Legal Team discusses issues of providing unauthorized access to properties.
Podcast - January 20, 2026
General Assembly Primer
The Legal Team discusses the General Assembly process in Virginia in advance of the 2026 session.
Podcast - January 13, 2026
AI Hallucinations
The VAR Legal Team talks about AI hallucinations—why they happen, how to reduce their occurrences, and how to limit your risk. Get the brief but important lesson on…
Podcast - January 6, 2026
What Happens to Clients When Leaving a Firm
The Legal Team discusses what happens with clients when leaving a firm.
Podcast - December 30, 2025
Dealing with Mold as a Property Manager
The Legal Team discusses common mold-related problems faced by property managers.
Podcast - December 29, 2025
New Case Law on Pet Deposits
The Legal Team talks about a new case law surrounding pet deposits and emotional support animals. Read the full case here.
Podcast - December 16, 2025
Deducting from the Security Deposit
The Legal Team discusses some of the nuances around making deductions from a tenant’s security deposit.
Podcast - December 9, 2025
Tangled Up in (Dillon’s) Rule
The Legal Team discusses Dillon’s Rule and how it affects real estate in Virginia.
Podcast - December 2, 2025
The 50-Year Mortgage
The Legal Team discusses the legal issues surrounding the new proposed 50-Year Mortgage
Podcast - November 25, 2025
Predetermination of Criminal History
Can someone with a criminal history obtain a real estate license? The Legal Team discusses a particular new law from July 2025. DPOR Link.
Podcast - November 18, 2025
FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule
The Legal Team discusses the New FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule. Click here for more details.
Podcast - November 5, 2025
HOA and Condo Updates
The Legal Team discusses the 2025 updates to the POA act.
Podcast - October 28, 2025
Reporting Escrow Violations
The Legal Team discusses the importance of avoiding potential escrow violations and the duty of brokers to report escrow misconduct.
Podcast - October 21, 2025
I Read on Social Media…
The Legal Team talks about not believing everything you read.
Podcast - October 14, 2025
Refresher on the VRPDA
The Legal Team discusses the VRPDA and the disclosure requirements of sellers in a residential real estate transaction.
Podcast - October 7, 2025
Advertising Disclosures
The Legal Team talks about advertising disclosures for REALTORS® in Virginia.
Podcast - September 30, 2025
Hot News Clippings
The Legal Team talks about 2 mass mailers that real estate professionals have been receiving. BOI Letter.
Podcast - September 23, 2025
Eviction Diversion Program
The Legal Team discusses the new changes to the Eviction Diversion Program made during the 2025 legislative session.
Podcast - September 16, 2025
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