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Pursuant 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 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at White Top Creek Park in Bristol, TN. Election Countdown! Day Hour Minute Second Meet the Candidates The…
Read MoreEconomic Conditions – Virginia’s job base continues to expand, which generates demand for housing. There were approximately 6,900 jobs added to Virginia’s economy between April and May 2023. – The statewide unemployment rate in Virginia was 2.7% in May 2023 (not seasonally adjusted), which is down from 2.9% a year…
Read MoreEconomic Conditions -There were about 3,200 jobs added to Virginia’s economy between January and February 2023. Most regions around the Commonwealth have now fully recovered net jobs lost in the spring of 2020. – Virginia’s unemployment rate was 2.9% in February 2023 (not seasonally adjusted), which is up from 2.7%…
Read MoreEconomic Conditions – Virginia’s job market slowed down recently. The state had about 2,200 fewer jobs in November, compared to October. Despite this dip, the overall job base in the state is now about 4,500 jobs above pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a robust job recovery over the last couple years. –…
Read MoreEconomic Conditions – Virginia’s job market continues to expand. The state added 16,700 jobs between July and August and is now only about 5,300 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels. Most of the growth continues to be in the Leisure and Hospitality sector. – The unemployment rate remains very low. In…
Read MoreBTVAR is happy to announce the winners of the 2021 “Believing In Home Ownership” scholarship essay contest!
Read MoreEconomic Conditions – Virginia’s job market continues to recover from the pandemic-related losses. The state added 6,600 jobs between April and May and is now about 42,200 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels. Most of the growth this month was in the Leisure and Hospitality sector. – Despite growing economic uncertainty…
Read MoreWin a $1000 College Scholarship! High School Seniors will have the opportunity to win a $1000 Scholarship by writing a 500-word essay on WHAT HOME OWNERSHIP MEANS TO ME Five $1000 Scholarships will be awarded. Only one winner per High School. Complete the application below: 2023 Scholarship Application with Essay due…
Read MoreHelp keep someone warm this winter. The 2022 BTVAR Blanket Drive has begun! Below is a list of drop-off locations around the area or just order online from our Amazon Wishlist and the blankets will be sent straight to the BTVAR office! We need blankets for adults and children of…
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 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at The Farm at Pemberton in Bristol, TN. Election Countdown! Day Hour Minute Second Meet the Candidates The…
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