Buying

Oct. 17, 2025

Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say



If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.

The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth.

And sure, it’s …

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Oct. 14, 2025

2026 Housing Market Outlook



After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.

More Homes Will …

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Oct. 9, 2025

Why More Virginia Beach Homebuyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year



There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal.

Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people …

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Oct. 3, 2025

Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat



If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward.

In most places, prices aren’t flat at all.

What the Data Really …

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Sept. 30, 2025

What is The Minimum Down Payment Required to Buy a Home?

Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know. A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment.

The most common answers? 10 or 20%. 

The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%. 

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Sept. 24, 2025

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025



If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025:

“By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may …
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Sept. 4, 2025

Virginia Beach Home Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same.

That’s why more …

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Aug. 28, 2025

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory



You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary.

But here’s what you need to remember: a lot …

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Aug. 25, 2025

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Virginia Beach Home Buyers Finally Have Time Again



If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, …

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Aug. 21, 2025

Virginia Beach Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers



Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.

For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching …

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