Welcome Michelle Caldwell Thompson to the FAAR Board of Directors

The Board of Directors elected Michelle Caldwell Thompson to serve as a Director when another Director needed to step down from the position.  Michelle is the broker/owner of CTI Real Estate. Michelle brings a wide breadth of expertise including significant volunteer...

Local Real Estate Market Sees a Strong Start for the Spring Market

March kicked off the spring market with a strong showing, despite the challenging economic and workforce headwinds facing the region.  Median sold price was up nearly 6% year-over-year, coming in at $475,325 in March of 2025 compared to $449,949 last year.  Total sold...

Update on King George Downzoning

The King George County Board of Supervisors appointed a subcommittee, the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Committee or ZOTAC, to review options for managing growth in the County including the Board’s original proposal for a drastic downzoning in the County that...

Local Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise Despite Uncertainty

The February real estate market continued the trend of increasing prices paired with varying demand across the local footprint. The regional median price soared nearly 6% in February of 2025, coming in at $460,000 compared to $435,000 last year. While prices remained...
3 Ways to Wow Buyers

3 Ways to Wow Buyers

What separates a good real estate agent from a great one? The quality of client service. That’s why it’s so crucial not just to meet your buyer clients’ needs, but to exceed their expectations. Bright MLS makes it easy to deliver top-of-the-line service that will help...

FAAR Sends Letter of Concern on King George Septic Issue

It has recently come to our attention that Stafford County is no longer accepting wastewater from King George County, forcing local citizens to pay higher costs to have their septic systems pumped or inspected.  Since there is no wastewater processing capacity for...

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