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Sterling, VA Market Update – Nov 2025

The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 87 during this report period, down from 95 in the previous month. This decline reflects a slowdown in buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 72, demand remains significantly stronger on an annual basis, reflecting a ...

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The Lock-In Effect Is Starting To Ease

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can ...

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How Rent-Backs Work: Sell Now, Move Later

  If you’re thinking about selling your home but worried about lining up your move, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear is: “What if my home sells before I’m ready to move out?” A rent-back agreement (also called a “post-settlement occupancy agreement”) can give you ...

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Living In CountrySide, Sterling, VA

Why So Many Love Calling This Sterling, VA Community Home If you’re looking for a neighborhood that blends convenience, natural beauty, and a true sense of community, it’s hard to beat CountrySide in Sterling, Virginia. I’ve lived here for over two decades, and after helping more than 70 neighbors buy ...

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Buying A Home In Winter

  The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in the Off-Season When most people think about buying a home, they picture spring and summer — the “peak” real estate seasons. The weather is warm, lawns are green, and inventory is high. But what about fall and winter? While often ...

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Mortgage Rate Forecast

  Mortgage Rate Forecast: Don’t Expect a Big Drop Anytime Soon Published July 2025 If you’re waiting for a big drop in mortgage rates before jumping into the housing market, you might be waiting longer than expected. According to projections from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Wells ...

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Shifting Market Expectations- 2025

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s ...

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28 Griswold Court, Sterling, VA

SOLD for $1,100,000 Welcome to 28 Griswold Ct in Sterling, VA! This exceptional home offers a bright and spacious layout designed for both comfort and functionality. Step inside to a sunlit foyer that sets the tone for the inviting atmosphere throughout. The heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen, ...

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Overpricing Pushes Buyers Away

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually ...

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