Market Updates

Aug. 29, 2024

Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Stafford County Real Estate Market Update: August 21 - August 28

As we transition from the height of summer into the early days of fall, the real estate market in Northern Virginia continues to show a dynamic and varied landscape across Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford counties. Below is a detailed look at the market activity for the week of August …

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Nov. 28, 2023

The Top 3 Housing Market Questions Today



When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. …

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Nov. 21, 2023

People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges



If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks …

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May 16, 2023

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now



Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association …

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May 10, 2023

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash




There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, it’s easy enough to understand why that worry has come up.

But the …

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May 3, 2023

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis



Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, …

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April 28, 2023

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market



Some Highlights

  • With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.
  • You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and …
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April 27, 2023

Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008



You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today.

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April 26, 2023

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today



There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a …

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April 5, 2023

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?



There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying …

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