2012 Local Housing &       Economic Forecast


This event is sponsored by:

 

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Presented by:

 

Dr. David Crowe, Chief Economist & Senior VP

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NAHB provides a national housing & economic forecast twice a year, we thought a local report would be beneficial to our members.  To read Dr. Crowe's resume, click here

This two hour presentation will cover:
  • Design characteristics of new homes 

  • Market share by price range

  • Legal and policy issues affecting home builders

  • Single family attached vs. detached sales

  • The existing resale inventory challenge

  • New home foreclosure closings

  • Employment activity

  • Buyer profile

  • Interest rates & housing starts

     
When:   Wednesday, March 7th
Where:  Fredericksburg Expo &Conference Center
Time:    8:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost:    $20 for members/$40 for non-members
Breakfast provided

Click HERE for a registration form

 

CONTRACT LAW

Eliminate risks and protect against liability with well-written contracts.

Presented by:

David Crump, Jr. ESQ, Director of Legal Research, Office of the General Counsel

Click HERE to read David Crump's resume

 

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Contract matters are consistently the number one issue in the  housing industry.  FABA is proud to present this seminar on Contract Law. 

The presentation topics include:

  • The nature of contracts
  • Fixed price and cost plus residential construction contract provisions including:  deposits, schedule of payments, substitution of materials, change orders, delays, environmental clauses, suspension or termination of work, and mandatory language
  • Remodeling contracts, right of rescission
  • Subcontracts, including specifications, proof of insurance, indemnification, immigration law compliance, and removal from job
  • Warranties, including express limited warranties, waiver of implied warranties, standards of construction, andnotice and opportunity to repair provisions

The presentation includes many other topics including design build and home improvement contracts, statutes of limitations and repose, employment contracts,and volunteer projects.



When:   Friday, March 16th
Where:  Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
Time:    8:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost:     $20 for members/$40 for non-members

Continental breakfast provided

Click HERE for a registration form


 
 

Fredericksburg Area Builders Association

In affiliation with:  

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Site Sponsors:                                                                                         ballantine   

 
Fredericksburg Area Builders Association
Featuring
RCA Recording Artist
JOSH THOMPSON

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And the 3rd Annual King of Wings Contest

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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
12 pm - 5 pm
$20 per person in advance
$25 per person day of the show (under 10 free)

Admission tickets are now available online through EventBrite.com, click here to reserve your tickets!

Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Festival

 


FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS EVENT

 

To SPONSOR  this event, click here for the registration form

To be a VENDOR for this event, click here for the registration form

 MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW

March 23, 24, 25

Fredericksburg Conference & Expo Center

Contact Adrian Silversmith

540-548-5555 x 107


L. BRUCE SHELTON MEMORIAL

GOLF TOURNAMENT

April 20, 2012

Fredericksburg County Club

REGISTRATION FORM

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION


ATTENTION BUILDERS:

Get your updated copy of the Dominion Virginia Power

2012 BLUE BOOK here!

 


 

PARADE OF HOMES

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Upcoming Events

Wed Feb 08 @12:00PM - 01:00PM
BUILDER REFERRAL NETWORK LUNCH CLUB
Mon Feb 20 @08:00AM - 05:00PM
FABA OFFICE CLOSED
Wed Mar 07 @08:00AM - 10:00AM
2012 LOCAL HOUSING & ECONOMIC FORECAST
Fri Mar 16 @08:00AM - 10:00AM
CONTRACT LAW SEMINAR
MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

 Congratulations to our Members of the Month
Design Craft Homes Inc.
4304 Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, VA  22508
540-972-3122 or 800-228-5203
and
The Carpet House
4901 Jefferson Davis Highway
Fredericksburg, VA  22408
540-898-0003
Do business with a member -
it's good business