New River Valley Real Estate Resources & Trends
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Adjustable rate mortgages or ARMs, have been making a comeback lately. It’s easy to see why. With interest rates on the decrease but still relatively high, the appeal
It is not every day we see a significant shift in the housing market, but we have officially hit a notable milestone. For the first time since 2022, daily mortgage rates have dipped
If you've ever walked into an old home and thought, "Wow, they don’t build them like they used to," you’re absolutely right. While home prices keep climbing, the quality of
There’s growing discussion around a possible shift in Federal Reserve leadership and what that could mean for interest rates and housing. The focus is on Kevin Warsh
For the past several years, the average age of homebuyers has been creeping upward. Higher prices, rising interest rates and tighter lending standards pushed many
Virginia’s new governor, Abigail Spanberger, has laid out a housing strategy that avoids mandates and instead leans heavily on incentives. Rather than forcing cities
When it comes to determining a home’s worth, assessed value and market value often come up, but they serve different purposes. The assessed value is primarily used
Looking ahead to 2026, the housing market in Virginia is expected to settle into something that feels more balanced than the last few roller coaster years. After the extremes of ultra low rates
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
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
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
President Donald Trump just floated an idea that’s been quietly gaining traction on both sides of the political aisle: stopping massive institutional investors
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