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Worried About Home Values?

Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This. Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not ...

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CountrySide Holiday Light Contest

    Voting Opens on December 19th, 2025. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORTES! CLICK HERE FOR LIGHT MAP HOW IT WORKS:  Voting will begin on December 19 and run through December 28th.  Neighbors and visitors to the neighborhood will be able to vote online for their favorite townhouse ...

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Sterling, VA Market Update – Nov 2025

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 87 during this report period, down from 95 in the previous month. This decline reflects a slowdown in buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 72, demand remains significantly stronger on an annual basis, reflecting a ...

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The Lock-In Effect Is Starting To Ease

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can ...

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Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2026

A new year always brings fresh opportunities—and in real estate, it also brings new trends, shifting market dynamics, and emerging buyer and seller priorities. Below is a breakdown of the major real estate trends to watch in the new year, along with actionable insights to help you navigate them. Why ...

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