Tag Archive: #SterlingRealEstate

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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Selling In Winter Has Its Perks

When most people think about selling a home, they picture spring flowers and summer sunshine. But winter can be a surprisingly smart time to sell, and in many cases, it comes with advantages that sellers don’t expect. Less Competition, More Visibility One of the biggest perks of selling in winter ...

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Is a 50-Year Mortgage a Good Idea?

There’s growing talk of 50-year mortgages being introduced in the U.S. — a move that could make monthly payments more affordable but also stretch your loan into a lifetime commitment. So, is it a good idea? Let’s break it down using a real-world example. Comparing 30-Year vs. 50-Year Mortgages Scenario: ...

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3 Things to Know Before Selling Your Home in Sterling, VA

Thinking about selling your home in Sterling, VA? The market has changed. For the first time in years, we’re seeing more inventory, homes taking a bit longer to sell, and fewer active buyers than in the height of the pandemic boom. It’s not a bad market — it’s a balanced ...

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Top 5 Pizza Places in Sterling, VA

If you live in or around Sterling, VA and you’re looking for great pizza these are five local spots worth checking out. Sterling has a nice mix of wood-fired, New York–style, and family-friendly pizza — here are the standouts. 1. The Don’s Wood-Fired Pizza (Southbank St) This is the “I ...

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Buying A Home In Winter

  The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in the Off-Season When most people think about buying a home, they picture spring and summer — the “peak” real estate seasons. The weather is warm, lawns are green, and inventory is high. But what about fall and winter? While often ...

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