While Spring is traditionally the best time of year to buy a home, I think we can all agree that "tradition" is not our new normal. The last two years have been devastating times for many. The future holds few certainties. The talk now is about the great resignation as record numbers of Americas ... » Learn More about 5 Facts to Know if You Need to Buy a Home This Fall
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Where is the Real Estate Market Heading?
Market Update - October 2021 Home sales in Northern Virginia continue to fall month over month. While inventory levels remain low and favor sellers, this overall slow down is causing some homeowners concern. The numbers do show that the housing market is giving way to a more balanced market. But ... » Learn More about Where is the Real Estate Market Heading?
Most Inspirational Companies
Blanka Hrabe - Berushka's Cleaning Services This is the first series of Home Estate Realty's videos "Inspirational Companies" Series. This month, I interviewed Blanka Hrabe, Founder, Owner, and CEO of Berushka's Cleaning Services. It's an amazing story of one woman who went from cleaning homes ... » Learn More about Most Inspirational Companies
Market Update – September 2021
Summer has officially ended. The kids are back in school and more employers are allowing staff back into the office. The new COVID-19 pandemic variants are still a reason for major concern across the country. Still, the housing market has not halted, especially in Northern Virginia. Though the real ... » Learn More about Market Update – September 2021
Real Estate Market Update for Northern Virginia
AUGUST 2021 Statistics The real estate market in Northern Virginia remains in favor of the sellers. Still, there are signs that the market is softening. Here is your Real Estate Market Update for Northern Virginia for August 2021. Using figures from MarketStats by ShowingTime, month's ... » Learn More about Real Estate Market Update for Northern Virginia
Amazing Interest Rates
Clients are reporting amazing interest rates under 2.4% One of my past clients are refinancing their primary home and getting 2.12% on a 15-year conventional loan with cash back. I think this is an extremely good rate and wanted to share the good news with everyone. These are amazing interest ... » Learn More about Amazing Interest Rates
Latest News in Northern Virginia Real Estate
This summer has been described as "crazy" for everything from weather to the real estate market. According to the latest figures published by the Northern Virginia Realtors Association, the numbers show that it continues to be a seller's market. Still, there are changes suggesting a definite shift ... » Learn More about Latest News in Northern Virginia Real Estate
Take Advantage of the Low Mortgage Interest Rates
Sadly, it seems low mortgage rates are slowly starting to go away. According to Chief Economist for Freddie Mac Sam Khater, "As the economy progresses and inflation remains elevated, we expect that rates will continue to gradually rise in the second half of the year." So what does this latest trend ... » Learn More about Take Advantage of the Low Mortgage Interest Rates
Real Estate Market Update for May 2021
Since last month, a lot has been going on. People started hoarding gas after a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline. The price of lumber also rose higher than ever. What hasn't changed are great mortgage interest rates and people wanting to buy now. Here is the real estate market update for ... » Learn More about Real Estate Market Update for May 2021
Mortgage Rates Drop This Week
May 11, 2021 A discussion on the current real estate market can't occur without mentioning historically low mortgage interest rates. This week, the rates fell and now everyone is watching. Here's what you should know about the current trends and what the future has in store for us as mortgage ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Drop This Week
