News Updates
Proposed Bylaws Changes You vote on these, as BTVAR members! Important Motions Made at the 7/21/26 Board Meeting Motion to Approve Bylaws Changes as presented for membership vote at the annual meeting in September. Second. Motion passed. Motion to Amend Policies & Procedures recommendation to remove specific month…
Read MorePursuant to the Bylaws of the Bristol Tennessee-Virginia Association of REALTORS®, Inc., the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28th, 2026 at The Bristol Hotel (115 Country Music Wy, Bristol, VA 24201) Election Countdown! Day Hour Minute Second Meet…
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Market Activity: Closed and pending sales increased for the fourth straight quarter, reflecting strong demand in the market. Home sales grew 6% resulting in 184 total sales in the area, 10 more than the year before. All local markets experienced an increase in activity with Scott County (+11%) and Wise…
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Market Activity: There was a lot of variability within the local markets this quarter. Regionwide, sales rose 4% in the BTVAR footprint, bringing the total to 141 closed sales in the region, five more than a year ago, representing the third consecutive quarter of growth. There was no change in…
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BTVAR is happy to announce the winners of the 2021 “Believing In Home Ownership” scholarship essay contest!
Read More78th Annual Awards & Installation Wow, what a night we had on Saturday Thank you to all who came out to celebrate Congratulations to all of our award winners, Board members, and Anthony M. Farnum Thank you to our Program Committee, volunteers, and all who jumped in and helped when…
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Economic Conditions • There were approximately 4.27 million jobs in Virginia as of November 2025, this is about 8,600 more than the October 2025 totals, but down about 800 jobs from the start of 2025. • The unemployment rate in Virginia jumped to 3.9% in November (not seasonally adjusted), up…
Read MoreBoard Of Directors Seat Open This position is a Director’s seat that will be active thru December 31, 2027. If you’ve ever considered joining the Board of Directors, please fill out the following form.: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGT32H7ifyQUtNMt_2EdGiti0HugPuRVPJyqm4fqVwIPab6w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105410600868656459123 Application form is only open thru January 6th!! Now is the time
Read MorePins & Friends – 12-12-25 We laughed, ate, and bowled the evening away thank you to all who came out to play! Congrats to our High Score winners: 1st place – Brett Tiller 2nd place – Gerald Jones Both guys won 2 tickets to Rhythm & Roots Thanks Chip at…
Read MoreHelp keep someone warm this winter. The 2025 BTVAR Blanket Drive is up and running! Share the gift of warmth by purchasing new blankets and dropping them off in one of our blanket boxes, or at the BTVAR Office, November 3rd – December 12th Below is a list of drop-off…
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