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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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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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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