Sell, Hold or Renovate? Key Homeowner Decisions in 2026
The 2026 U.S. housing market is shifting to a cautious recovery with modest price gains, increased inventory, and more balanced buyer-seller conditions. Mortgage rates around 5-6% create a new normal, reducing speculative buying. Homeowners face choices: sell in a slower market, hold with low-rate mortgages, or renovate amid high construction costs. Regional trends and personal […]
Sellers Test Market for Spring Homebuyer Surge
US new listings ↑0.5% yearly in the four weeks ending March 8, first ↑ since November. Mortgage rates dipped to 6%, pushing the median monthly payment ↓3.2% yearly to $2,611. Pending sales ↓1.3% yearly, while mortgage-purchase applications ↑8% week over week. More sellers than buyers gives buyers leverage, but more listings and lower payments could […]
Tax Refund Estimation Amid Life Changes
Your refund depends on income, filing status, eligible credits and deductions, plus tax-code changes affecting your situation. A free tax calculator can estimate refunds quickly, highlight needed documents, and surface credits you might miss. Life changes like marriage, divorce, a child, buying a home, job changes, retirement, or relocating can shift taxes. Filing status is […]
Expect Gradual Home Price Increases This Year
National home price growth is expected to slow, not collapse, with Zillow projecting ~1.2% rise. Redfin forecasts roughly 1% growth, reflecting a gradual, predictable market reset. Inventory remains tight, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, keeping competition high. Some markets with more new supply offer buyers modest negotiating leverage. Stabilizing prices create predictability, but dramatic […]
Happy Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, known as Eostre.Examples of Easter traditions include Easter eggs and related games such […]
Key Takeaways: February 2026 Virginia Home Sales Report
Home sales in Virginia rose 7.4% in February with 6,581 closed sales, driven by higher inventory and lower mortgage rates. The median sales price increased 1.6% to $410,000. Sold dollar volume grew 11% to about $3.4 billion. Active listings rose 9.1% to 19,601. Market momentum faces uncertainty due to the Iran war, affecting mortgage rates, […]
Pricing Your Home
Setting the right asking price is crucial in home selling. Overpricing can cause a property to linger on the market and lower its final sale value. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) considers recent sales, property features, and market conditions to set an accurate price. Proper pricing attracts competing offers, potentially raising the final sale price. […]
Virginia sees continued home sales growth in February as inventory improves
Home sales in Virginia rose 7.4% in February with 6,581 homes sold, driven by improved inventory and lower mortgage rates. The median sales price increased 1.6% to $410,000. Active listings grew over 9%, and median days on market rose to 23. Pending sales increased 5%. Despite global tensions causing mortgage rate volatility, buyer and seller […]
Existing Home Sales Rise in Mid-Q1
Existing home sales ↑1.7% in February to a 4.09M seasonally adjusted annual rate. Economists expected a ↓; January was revised to 4.02M, not 3.91M. Yearly sales ↓1.4%; median price ↑0.3% to $398,000; affordability index ↑ to 117.6. Inventory ↑2.4% to 1.29M; 3.8 months’ supply; median days on market rose to 47. First-time buyers were 34%; […]
Happy April Fool’s Day
Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!