New River Valley Real Estate Resources & Trends

New River Valley Real Estate Resources & Trends

Straightforward insight into how real estate actually works in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford. Built from local experience, covering market conditions, housing news and real world practices that buyers and sellers run into every day. NRVreal - Doug Veit - REALTOR©

Blacksburg Outlines Path
Doug Veit
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Feb 2, 2026
Blacksburg Outlines Path

As Blacksburg’s mayor begins a new term, the message coming out of town leadership is one of continuity mixed with careful forward planning. The focus isn’t on sweeping

Waiting For Low Rates
Doug Veit
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Jan 28, 2026
Waiting For Low Rates

For anyone holding out hope that mortgage rates will magically drop back to historic lows, it’s time for a reality check. A lot of people think they’re being smart

Crawl Spaces Uncovered
Doug Veit
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Jan 21, 2026
Crawl Spaces Uncovered

Caring for a crawl space isn’t glamorous, but it’s one of those “out of sight, out of mind” things that can cost you big later if neglected. In summary, I’d say it’s

Institutional Homeownership Ending?
Doug Veit
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Jan 15, 2026
Institutional Homeownership Ending?

President Donald Trump just floated an idea that’s been quietly gaining traction on both sides of the political aisle: stopping massive institutional investors

Rates Briefly Slip Under 6%
Doug Veit
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Jan 11, 2026
Rates Briefly Slip Under 6%

Daily mortgage rates briefly fell below 6% this week for the first time since 2022, drawing attention from both buyers and homeowners.

First Time Buyer Ages Increasing
Doug Veit
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Jan 7, 2026
First Time Buyer Ages Increasing

The age at which people are buying their first homes is climbing, and it's reached a record high. According to a report from the National

Robot Mowers are Here
Doug Veit
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Jan 2, 2026
Robot Mowers are Here

Smart home tech has officially escaped the house and rolled into the yard. Robot lawn mowers are no longer quirky gadgets, they’re legitimate

Christmas Chimney Magic
Doug Veit
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Dec 25, 2025
Christmas Chimney Magic

Every year around Christmas, the same assumption quietly slips into the conversation: Santa comes down the chimney. It’s a familiar image, warm

Official Bedroom Counts
Doug Veit
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Dec 16, 2025
Official Bedroom Counts

It’s a common situation in real estate. A seller insists their home has three bedrooms, but when you walk through, you see two upstairs and one downstairs

Nov. 2025 Market Indicators
Doug Veit
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Dec 3, 2025
Nov. 2025 Market Indicators

U.S. sales of existing homes rose 1.2% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.10 million, according to the National Association

Ownership Costs at 17 Year High
Doug Veit
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Nov 20, 2025
Ownership Costs at 17 Year High

Owning a home is now more expensive than it has been in nearly two decades, with housing costs consuming about 35 percent of the average American’s

Baby Boomers Reshape Trends
Doug Veit
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Nov 11, 2025
Baby Boomers Reshape Trends

As the Silver Tsunami continues to shape the housing market, real estate professionals who understand the evolving needs of baby boomers and

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