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Summer Isn’t Over in the Real Estate Market
September proved another active month in the local real estate market with double digit increases in total sold dollar volume and units sold and a modest increase in median price compared to last September. Total sold dollar volume came in at...
August Market Continues to Sizzle
The summer market continued to sizzle with an active August that posted gains in total volume, median price, and units sold with a large decrease in days on market. Total sold dollar volume increased nearly 13%, going from approximately $191.2 million in...
There’s a LOT you don’t know about Caroline County Public Schools…
Sell in Caroline County? Then this is a great tool for people coming into the County who want to know more about the school system. FAAR hosted Caroline County Public School Superintendent Dr. Sarah Calveric on Monday, July 22 at the Bowling Green Town...
July Housing Market is a Scorcher
July proved a hot month for both the weather and the local housing market. “The July real estate market started with a bang and was hot all month,” states FAAR Board of Director Cindy LeBrun. Total sold dollar volume increased nearly 18%, coming in at...
FAAR Signals Strong Support for Broadband Deployment
The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) recently authored a letter of support for a Stafford County grant intended to expand broadband in unserved parts of the County. 2019 FAAR President Drew Fristoe stated, “As 2019 President of the...
June Housing Market Posts Strong Numbers Despite Fewer Sales in Key Localities
June posted strong numbers despite a double-digit sales reduction in market leader, Stafford County. Total sold dollar volume increased 5.8%, settling at approximately $236.8 million in June of this year, compared to $223.9 million in June of 2018. Units...
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...
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...
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...
FAAR Hosts Legislative Reception with Chamber
FAAR and the Chamber hosted a joint legislative reception on Wednesday, April 17 at the 718 Venue in downtown Fredericksburg. Several legislators were in attendance including Senator Bryce Reeves, Delegate Bob Thomas, Delegate Buddy Fowler, and Delegate...
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