RVAR's Board of Directors has announced the following leadership openings for 2018: President-elect, Vice President and 3 Director positions. The process for applying for a Director or Officer position has been greatly streamlined. The deadline for candidate applications is Monday, October 2nd.

The Board of Directors is a hardworking body of 12 REALTORS® who set policy for RVAR and the MLS. The group meets 10 times each year to ponder issues, solve problems, set direction and manage the Association and MLS funds. If you are interested or have any questions about the requirements and benefits of serving on the Board, please contact President This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or CEO This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Click here for more information on the candidate application process, including the application form. 

Roanoke County received the designation as a top 10 mid-sized community in the nation for 2017 through the Fourth Economy Community Index.

Roanoke County was cited especially for its vibrant outdoor recreation economy, short commute times to work, strong average wages, housing and transportation affordability and healthy talent base. Roanoke County's ranking was based on an analysis of 19 different categories. Harrisonburg was also cited in the top 10 list of mid-sized communities.