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Mortgage Rates Predicted Under 6%

Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. ...

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4 Bentmoor Ct, Sterling

Update: Under Contract as of 2.14.2024 The sellers received an incredible, sight-unseen offer before the home was Active.   Welcome to this quiet corner of CountrySide. This home is being sold “as-is,” and with a bit of TLC and imagination, it could easily become the home you’ve always dreamed of. ...

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Mortgage Rate Influencers

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because ...

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Selling Must-Do’s in 2024

3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024 If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and make ...

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Lower Rates = Buying Power

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power If you want to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently ...

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9 Tyler Lane, Sterling, VA

Update: Under Contract as of Jan 7, 2024.  Available for showings starting on January 5, 2024. Offered at $949,900. Your dream home has finally arrived! You will love the layout of this gorgeous 4,500+ sqft home on a cul-de-sac. Enjoy 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a gorgeous walk-out basement. This ...

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There’s Hope For 2024

Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking ...

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It’s A Great Time To Sell

Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were ...

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Oct 2023 Market Update

Here are the numbers from the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® for October. Price growth has moderated in some parts of the county and continues to climb in others. The countywide median price was $665,000 in Loudoun County in October, inching up just 1.5% from the previous year, a $10,000 ...

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