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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Better to buy than rent is not a phrase every buyer has been eager to hear over the last few years. With higher home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and affordability concerns, many buyers have been waiting for the market to feel easier. But according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report, the mindset may be starting to shift. For the first time since 2023, more Americans say it is better to buy a home […]
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Every October, haunted houses aren’t the only things scaring people. Real estate myths have been haunting social feeds and open houses for years—and some just won’t die. Let’s put a few of these to rest. Below, we’re separating fact from fiction on some of the most common myths we hear in today’s market. Myth #1: You need 20% down to buy a home Truth: You don’t need a full 20% to buy. The real horror […]
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