by Denise Fuller | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog
Presently, mortgage interest rates on a 30-year fixed loan are down to around 6.8%. This is a big difference from just one month ago when rates were closer to 7.8%. This is great news for anyone thinking of buying a home as they can expect to be able to afford more....
by Denise Fuller | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog
Interest rates started increasing in March 2022 and hasn’t stopped since. Rates went from below 3% to above 3% in June 2022 to 5% in May 2023. This month, September 2023, interest rates are hovering around 7%. Northern Virginia has been affected. Here’s...
by Denise Fuller | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog
Are Home Prices Going Down in Northern Virginia? All the talk is about inflation. Gas prices, electricity, food are all going up in costs. The stock market is taking a serious blow. Inflation is now at 9.1%, an all time high in 40 years, according to Forbes. And the...
by Denise Fuller | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
Mortgage interest rates continue to rise and the cost of goods and services also increase. Many buyers have backed off from shopping for a home. There are several signs the housing market is slowing. Agents are reporting less showings, less offers and more days on the...
by Denise Fuller | May 31, 2022 | Blog
Inventory is still low and it remains a seller’s market. Compared to last year, less homes are being sold. Still, buyers are not doing the same. There are less showings, less offers, and more contingencies in contracts. The days of multiple offers, $100,000 over...
