Home price cuts are reaching record levels, and sellers in Northern Virginia and West Virginia should pay attention. According to Redfin, 22% of active home listings had a price reduction during the four weeks ending October 11, 2026, the highest share recorded since tracking began in 2021. Does that mean you should lower your expectations? Not necessarily. But it does mean your pricing strategy matters more than ever. Here are six ways to position your […]
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Selling your home in spring 2027? You may be planning to wait until warmer weather to list, but that doesn’t mean you should wait to prepare. For homeowners in Northern Virginia and West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, fall is a great time to get ahead of repairs, pricing decisions, and marketing preparations without the last-minute scramble. Here’s why getting started now could make a difference when spring arrives. Is Spring Really the Best Time to Sell? […]
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Mortgage rates above 7% may be sticking around longer than homebuyers hoped. According to the latest forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), significant rate relief may not arrive anytime soon. But that doesn’t necessarily mean buying a home should be off the table. What Are Mortgage Rates Expected to Do? The MBA’s October 2026 forecast predicts: As of October 15, 2026, Freddie Mac reported an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7.40%, compared to […]
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Waiting for lower mortgage rates can sound like a smart strategy. After all, a lower rate can reduce your monthly payment and borrowing costs. But there is one problem: the rate you might get later is only one part of the equation. While you wait, home prices, inventory, competition, your savings, and your own financial situation can change too. A recent AD Mortgage study looked at 23 years of housing data to see what historically […]
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Protect your housing budget before rising mortgage rates change what you can comfortably afford. Mortgage rates reached about 7.5%, and for buyers planning a move in the next several months, even a relatively small rate change can make a meaningful difference in monthly payment and buying power. The good news? You do not have to predict where rates are going. You need a budget that can handle some movement. Buying Within a Year? Plan for […]
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The best time to buy a home in 2026 may be coming this fall, but the date depends on where you’re shopping. Realtor.com named September 27 through October 3 the best week to buy nationally, based on a combination of inventory, prices, buyer competition, days on market, new listings, and price reductions. For buyers in Northern Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia, the local sweet spot comes a little later: October 11 through October 17, […]
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Is the housing market crashing? If your social media feed is any indication, you might think the answer is an obvious yes. The actual housing data tells a much more complicated story. Home prices are still rising nationally, but real estate has become increasingly local. Some markets are posting strong gains. Others are cooling or even seeing prices decline. So rather than asking whether the housing market is crashing, the better question is: What is […]
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The ROAD to Housing Act is now federal law, but here’s the important part if you’re buying or selling a home: most of these changes are not going to transform the housing market overnight. The law became effective July 11, 2026, and includes more than 50 provisions aimed at increasing housing supply, improving financing, and addressing affordability. For buyers and homeowners in Northern Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, a few pieces are […]
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Housing market numbers for sellers provide more useful information than most national headlines ever will. Homeowners usually do not need another sweeping prediction about what the housing market might do. They need practical answers: No single statistic can answer every question. But these five local market numbers can give you a much clearer picture of what is happening and how your home may fit into it. 1. Inventory: How Much Competition Is Out There? Inventory […]
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Real estate is the best long-term investment, according to more Americans than any other option in Gallup’s 2026 poll. That does not mean everyone should rush out and buy a house. It does show that, even after years of affordability concerns, changing mortgage rates, stock market swings, and growing interest in cryptocurrency, Americans continue to trust real estate as a long-term wealth-building tool. What Americans Chose in 2026 Gallup asked Americans which investment they believe […]
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