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Verify Details for Membership Directory by Feb. 15
Verify Details for Membership Directory by Feb. 15

AOBA is moving into a new era! No more paper forms to complete/ review for the 2017-2018 AOBA Membership Directory. With our new website, you are in the driver’s seat, once you set up your individual member account! AOBA needs your company's Key Contact to review and update your... Continue Reading

Date posted01/26/2017


2017 Leadership Recognized at Annual Meeting
2017 Leadership Recognized at Annual Meeting

AOBA Announces 2017 Leadership At its Annual Meeting on Jan. 24 at the Park Hyatt Washington, AOBA kicked off its 43rd year by installing the organization’s 2017 Board of Directors. These local real estate industry executives will guide the Association’s policies and programs for the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/24/2017


DC Council Passes Expansive Family Leave Legislation
DC Council Passes Expansive Family Leave Legislation

After a contentious debate, with both sides sparring over the best way to provide paid leave benefits to employees, the DC Council cast its final decision on the “Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015” in a nail-biting 9-4 vote in December, passing one of the most expansive paid family... Continue Reading

Date posted12/29/2016


Tips and Details for 2017 Inaugural
Tips and Details for 2017 Inaugural

Please see the official press release on the 2017 Inaugural activities, and for maps, see this link: https://www.secretservice.gov/events/2017-Inaug/ . Also a good resource is: http://www.inauguration.dc.gov Note: Plan for heavy traffic on THURSDAY evening as the events begin Thursday pm. See... Continue Reading

Date posted12/22/2016


Maryland Members Contribute to our Community
Maryland Members Contribute to our Community

Throughout the year, AOBA members contribute to a wide variety of community outreach progams. At year's end, Scott Management supports the Prince George's County Public Safety Christmas Basket Program. Pictured is Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski presenting a... Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2016


Pepco DC Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Formal Case No. 1139
Pepco DC Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Formal Case No. 1139

The Direct Testimony of Bruce R. Oliver and Timothy Oliver on behalf of AOBA In the Matter of the Application of Potomac Electric Power Company for Authority to Increase Existing Retail Rates and Charges for Electric Distribution Service in the District of Columbia. Direct Testimony of Bruce R.... Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2016


Holiday Party is Festive Success
Holiday Party is Festive Success

Thanks to the approximately 500 members who attended the 2016 Holiday Party and special thanks to our generous Holiday Party sponsors listed below! Also, many thanks to all who donated gift cards so generously for families of the James E. Duckworth School. Nearly $2500 in value was collected and... Continue Reading

Date posted12/12/2016


Have You Created Your Member Account?
Have You Created Your Member Account?

Please Take a Moment to Create Your Member Account To access the entire site and take advantage of all benefits, members will need their own password-protected user account. Note that our Advocacy section is restricted to members only, so please set up your account ASAP. We suggest that you... Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2016


Pepco MD Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Case No. 9418
Pepco MD Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Case No. 9418

The Direct Testimony of Bruce R. Oliver and Timothy Oliver on behalf of AOBA In the Matter of the Application of Potomac Electric Power Company for Adjustments to Its Retail Rates for the Distribution of Electric Energy in Maryland.... Continue Reading

Date posted07/6/2016


Washington Gas DC Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Formal Case No. 1137
Washington Gas DC Rate Increase Request: AOBA Direct Testimony, Formal Case No. 1137

The Direct Testimony of Bruce R. Oliver and Timothy Oliver on behalf of AOBA In the Matter of the Application of Washington Gas Light Company for Authority to Increase Existing Rates and Charges for Gas Service in the District of Columbia. Part I: ... Continue Reading

Date posted07/6/2016