Market Updates

Dec. 1, 2025

The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season



Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.

Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident …

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Nov. 4, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Virginia Beach Housing Market



There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?

The short answer? No.

The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are …

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Posted in Market Updates
Oct. 23, 2025

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All



We get asked this question A LOT!!

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even …

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Posted in Market Updates, Selling
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 going to vary by …

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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 Sell

With …

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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 are jumping …

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Posted in Buying, Market Updates
Oct. 6, 2025

Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move



These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost …

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Posted in Market Updates, Selling
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 Shows

While we’ve …

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Sept. 27, 2025

Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year



You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?

Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year …

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Posted in Market Updates
Sept. 21, 2025

Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash



If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to:

More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while …

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Posted in Market Updates, Selling