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Virginia's property tax revenues unchanged in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Old Dominion News | Nov 14, 2024

Virginia collected $2 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Regarding University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Old Dominion News | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia on November 14, 2024.

Virginia's combined tax revenues up 4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Old Dominion News | Nov 13, 2024

Virginia collected $8.7 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in Virginia increased by 198.8% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Old Dominion News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 6,699 home loans in Virginia, totaling $3.1 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on device companies in Virginia during Q3

By Old Dominion News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Virginia in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Old Dominion News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 558 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 869 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Virginia increases from 2022 to 2023

By Old Dominion News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Virginia in the fiscal year 2023 was $417,769, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Virginia among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Old Dominion News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Old Dominion News shows that Virginia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Virginia increases from Q2 to Q3

By Old Dominion News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Virginia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $476,182, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Virginia increases in Q3

By Old Dominion News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Virginia during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $456,740, a 9.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Virginia increases from Q2 to Q3

By Old Dominion News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $413,796, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 5,224 home purchase loans in Virginia in Q3

By Old Dominion News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 5,224 VA home purchase loans issued in Virginia in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $2.5 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Virginia ranks 4th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Old Dominion News | Oct 25, 2024

Virginia ranked fourth in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 6,699 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Virginia ranked 10th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Old Dominion News | Oct 22, 2024

With $456,740 in home loans issued, Virginia ranked 10th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 6,699 home loans in Virginia totaling $3.1 billion in Q3

By Old Dominion News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 6,699 home loans totaling $3.1 billion in Virginia during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Virginia experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Old Dominion News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Virginia experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Virginia receives $230.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Old Dominion News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 558 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average cost of college went up for students in Virginia in 2022-23 school year

By Old Dominion News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.1% in Virginia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Property tax revenue up 2,100% from previous quarter in Virginia

By Old Dominion News | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $44 million in property tax revenue for Virginia, a 2,100% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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