May Sees Continued Strength in Local Real Estate Market

May posted strong numbers indicating that the spring selling season is well underway.  Total sold dollar volume increased 15%, settling at approximately $224.5 million in May of this year, compared to $195.2 million in May of 2018.  Units sold increased nearly 9%,...

April Brings Strong Start to the Spring Selling Season

The lackluster first quarter start to the 2019 real estate market gave way to a stronger April, notes FAAR Board of Director Phillip Blake.  “Lower interest rates have helped push buyers off the fence and into the market, with some consumers choosing to purchase a...

NEW PRODUCT! Q1 Fred Area Home Sales Report

FAAR is debuting an exciting new product this quarter…our very first Virginia Home Sales report specifically for the Fredericksburg region!  Compiled by the new Chief Economist at the Virginia Realtors®, Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, this report is packed with...

March Sees Increasing Sales, Decreasing Prices

The start of spring usually ushers in the high season for the local real estate market.  March numbers did not disappoint, providing a strong foundation for the market that will hopefully continue into April and beyond.  “The spring market is in full swing,” states...

February Picks Up the Pace in Local Real Estate Market

While February statistics tracked fairly closely to 2018 numbers, pending sales indicate a warming in the local real estate market.  Total sold dollar volume increased 2.4% in February, coming in at $106.4 million compared to nearly $103.9 million in February of...

January Ushers in a Sluggish Start to 2019 Real Estate Market

The 2019 real estate market kicked off with mixed results.  Total sold dollar volume fell 14.5% in January, coming in at $88.961 million compared to over $104 million in January of 2018.  The number of units sold decreased year-over-year over 13.7%, going from 342...

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