After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With ...
Continue ReadingDownsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on ...
Continue Reading9/29/25 Update: UNDER CONTRACT! We were happy to have 21 showings over just two days and the seller received multiple offers over the list price. Preparation and presentation make all the difference. MOVE-IN READY!!! Meticulously Maintained Home in CountrySide, Sterling, VA. This beautifully cared-for 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers space ...
Continue ReadingMortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since ...
Continue ReadingWhat Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. ...
Continue ReadingIs It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates ...
Continue ReadingThis brick-front beauty in sought-after Westmoore offers the perfect blend of style, space, and convenience. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, and a 2-car garage, you’ll have room for everyone and everything. Inside, the open-concept main level shines with hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a showstopper ...
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think) Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound ...
Continue ReadingMortgage Rate Forecast: Don’t Expect a Big Drop Anytime Soon Published July 2025 If you’re waiting for a big drop in mortgage rates before jumping into the housing market, you might be waiting longer than expected. According to projections from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Wells ...
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