News and Resources for the Public
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How happy are area residents? Very happy!
FAAR Releases 2020 Fredericksburg Area Smart Growth Survey In early 2020, FAAR contracted with the National Association of Realtors® to conduct a survey on growth and development attitudes in the Fredericksburg region. The survey was conducted by the firm American...
Local Real Estate Market Surges Despite Significant Restrictions
While continued governmental restrictions shutter businesses and completely change the way Americans operate in their day-to-day lives, the local real estate market bucked national trends and posted increases in volume, sold price, and units sold. While national news...
FAAR Releases 2020 1st Quarter Home Sales Report
How things have changed from January and February! COVID-19 crashed into our market in mid-March and virtually ground life as we know it to a halt, so how did that impact the local real estate industry? The first quarter of 2020 was strong, with increasing volume...
Have at-risk homeowners reaching out for help? NAR has a great resource for you!
A new resource from NAR gives associations and members a tool to help homeowners who are struggling to meet their loan obligations due to COVID-19. The Protect Your Investment brochure offers guidance on working with trusted professionals like REALTORS® and housing...
Want to educate your kids (or yourself!) on budgeting and finances? NSWC has you covered!
Guest blog from FAAR Affiliate Marketing Partner NSWC Federal Credit Union, check out all the cool stuff they are doing these next two days!!! We have a variety of financial education Zoom meetings available no matter what stage you are in. We’ll be going over savings...
New Video Series Launches: “Locked In With Kim” Features Relevant Conversations for REALTORS
Locked in with Kim Episode 1 The Economy After Covid-19: A Local Perspective Public Policy Director Kim McClellan interviews Curry Roberts with the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance.Locked in with Kim Episode 2 Top Mortgage Questions to Keep Asking Public Policy...
Real Estate Market Proves Resilient in the Face of COVID-19
Despite significant concern over the impact of COVID-19 on the local real estate market, March numbers show increases in sold volume, median price and units sold. FAAR Board Member Linda Fosdick remarks, “Our Lake Anna market enjoyed a robust spring. Even at the...
What’s going on with mortgages?
President Drew Fristoe discusses mortgages with Lender Scott Hine in light of the COVID-19 virus.
Spotsylvania Clerk of the Court posts availability of services
Access the below pdf for information on availability of services at the Spotsylvania Courthouse.
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