What is This Market Shift? The real estate market has shifted. As mortgage interest rates rose, potential home buyers backed away. Six months ago when a buyer could get an interest of 3% is long gone and it affects their buying power. For example, the monthly mortgage...
5 THINGS YOU CAN START DOING NOW While spring is traditionally the best time of year to sell a home, the fall season cannot be ignored. As mortgage interest rates hover over 7%, many buyers are getting over the initial shock. Lenders are doing their part offering...
NORTHERN VIRGINIA There is a lot going on right now in the real estate market in Northern Virginia. Inflation is at a record high with consumer prices 9% higher than they were last year and the highest rates in 40 years. Home prices remain high and inventory remains...
9 INDICATORS OF A MARKET SHIFT In hindsight, the market has shifted. As recession looms and mortgage interest rates spiked, many home buyers were no longer eager to find a home and many decided to give up all together. Still, homeownership is the dream of many who are...
Deciding to buy a home is a big step. Most people who start searching for homes online eventually want to start touring in person. When this happens, they are often faced with the dreaded question, “Do you have a pre-approval letter?”. Oftentimes, it...