Local FAAR Members Give Their 2012 Predictions

December 29, 2011

Bill Freehling, business reporter for the Free Lance Star, has profiled area business leaders and their predictions for the 2012 economy.  Five FAAR members were included in his profiles and each brings a unique perspective to what will happen next year.  Click the link below to be connected to each member’s prediction.  Alex Long, Weichert [...]

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Spotsylvania County wants to hear from those with earthquake damage

December 19, 2011

Spotsylvania County has been approved for federal disaster assistance, but currently only the local government and certain private, non-profit organizations are eligible to receive this funding.  Individual homeowners are currently NOT eligible for any disaster assistance, but since this aid is largely based on reported damage totals, it is important that each homeowner and business [...]

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VAR Day on the Hill Set for Feb. 15th

December 16, 2011

VAR’s Legislative Advocacy Conference is set for February 14-16, 2012 at the Omni Richmond Hotel.  The conference includes opportunities to earn CE credit, hear exciting speakers, learn more about what’s going on in the General Assembly, and meet with your elected officials.  Members can sign up for the whole conference or just come down for [...]

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VDOT to hold public hearings on area road projects

December 14, 2011

The following Free Lance Star article details two upcoming VDOT meetings about the expansion of the commuter lot off Rt. 610 in Stafford County and the possible new exit and connector road off I-95 near Rt. 3.    Public meetings will detail VDOT projects December 14, 2011 12:10 am BY SCOTT SHENK The Virginia Department [...]

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What happens without a congressional super committee deal?

December 6, 2011

NAR offers up the following perspective about what happens next in the absence of a super committee deal.  Is MID still in play?  Will Congress and the President actually allow massive cuts to defense spending and social programs?    No Deal from Super Committee: What Next? By Robert Freedman, senior editor, REALTOR® Magazine The first [...]

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Upcoming FAAR events: General Assembly Meet and Greet and Changing of the Guard

November 30, 2011

Don’t miss two great events happening next week!  Register now for the FREE General Assembly Meet and Greet and the Changing of the Guard event honoring incoming FAAR President Chip Taylor.  General Assembly Meet and Greet Monday, December 5, 2011 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm FAAR Board Room and Classroom Light refreshments will be served Attendance [...]

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