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Virginia Housing Market: Sales Slow, Prices and Rates Rise
Late Q1 2024 saw a 7.3% decline in Virginia home sales yearly. Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, and Richmond Metro Area experienced the sharpest drops in activity.
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Spring House Hunting: A Guide for Savvy Buyers
1. Get Pre-Approved: – Secure mortgage pre-approval to show you're a serious buyer. 2. Inspect Thoroughly: – Spring weather allows for a more complete inspection of the property's condition.
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Happy Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…
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Northern Virginia’s Late-Q1: Prices up, Sales Down!
The avg sold price ↑ 7.4% yearly to $835,575 in Late-Q1 2024. The number of closed sales ↓ 13.8% yearly to 1,191 units.
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Mortgage Rates Push Higher, to 7.17%, While Home Prices Drop
Mortgage rates rose above 7%, impacting homebuyers. Despite the increase, purchase demand remains steady. Home prices fell by over 1% for the week, potentially due to more affordable listings. New listings increased, providing hope for buyers. Homes spent the same amount of time on the market as in the previous year. Continue to full article
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Virginia Court Upholds Tenant Rights
Virginia Court rules on landlord responsibilities. Lease can't override habitability law, and tenant's right to habitable conditions upheld.
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Northern Virginia Home Sales & Prices Soar in Mid-Q1
Home sales experienced ↑ 2.2% yearly, reaching a total sold volume of $841.159M. The homes sold faster than last year, with an avg DOM of 22.
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What’s Hot in Commercial Real Estate
AI Adoption: Real Estate firms are embracing AI for faster decisions and data-driven insights.Operational Real Estate: Investments in properties like hospitals benefit from steady demand.
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The idea that US interest rates will stay higher for longer is probably wrong
The modest increase in US consumer prices has raised doubts about the Federal Reserve's plan to cut interest rates. The US economy is stronger than Europe's, leading to different inflation rates. The Fed may delay rate cuts due to inflation, but high rates could harm the economy. Global factors, such as China's economic struggles, also…
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Eastern Virginia’s Renters’ Rush: 2024’s Prime Markets
Eastern Virginia ranks 15th on the list of the most competitive rental markets. It has a competitive score of 78.7, indicating high demand and low vacancy.
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