Welcome to the Real Property Section

real property section logoThe Real Property Section addresses all aspects of real property practice and procedure in Virginia. The section regularly advises its members of changes in this area of law, and increases the public's awareness of their rights and obligations related to ownership and transfer of real estate interest. The section publishes a newsletter, Fee Simple, and holds continuing legal education seminars on current real property topics.

The Real Property Section offers exclusive content for members. Ensure that you can read all the great information from the section with no delay by paying your annual section dues on July 1 every year. 

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Section Liaison

Katina Lancaster
[email protected]
(804) 775-0518

Upcoming Events

What's New?

FINCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule Notice

Posted on 3/25/2026
NOTICE: Currently, the FinCEN website contains the following guidance: “In light of a federal court decision, reporting persons are not currently required to file real estate reports with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to ...

Registration Open for the 2026 VSB Annual Meeting

Posted on 3/16/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 VSB Annual Meeting! This year’s meeting takes place June 3–6 in Virginia Beach.

Kevin T. Pogoda Receives 2026 Traver Scholar Award

Posted on 3/9/2026
The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section has named Kevin T. Pogoda as the recipient of the 2026 Traver Scholar Award, given each year to honor a lawyer who embodies the highest ideals and expertise in the practice of real estate law.

What Virginia Attorneys Need to Know About The New FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

Posted on 1/29/2026
Starting March 1, 2026, the Residential Real Estate Rule requires certain professionals to report residential real estate transaction information to the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Sarah Louppe Petcher Receives 2025 Traver Scholar Award

Posted on 4/1/2025
The VSB Real Property Section and Virginia CLE have named Sarah Louppe Petcher as the 2025 recipient of the Traver Scholar Award, which is awarded to attorneys who embody the highest ideals and expertise in the practice of real estate law.