With data center development continuing to be a major issue in Virginia, new research from the National Association of REALTORS® offers useful context for REALTORS® and local decision-makers. NAR’s 2026 Data Center Impact Report finds that the effect of data centers...
FAAR has submitted a letter to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors opposing the proposed Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax. Our concern is simple: adding another tax on local businesses increases the cost of doing business in Stafford and...
For buyers struggling with the upfront cost of purchasing a home, the City of Fredericksburg Direct Homeownership Assistance Program may help bridge the gap. The program provides qualifying low- and moderate-income households with $1,000 to $10,000 in assistance...
UPDATE: A public hearing on this issue is expected to occur on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the 6:30pm Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, 22554. Stafford County is considering establishing a Business,...
Louisa County is considering a series of zoning changes aimed at directing more residential development into designated growth areas while preserving rural land, farms, forests, and open space. For REALTORS®, property owners, and buyers, several of the proposed...
The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® (FAAR) is pleased to release the latest housing market statistics to keep our community informed on local trends in home sales, prices, and inventory. Denise Smith, FAAR Treasurer, provides the following comments on the...
