How is the Northern Virginia real estate market at the start of November? Has Buyer activity lessened in response to the Government Shutdown? The short answer is No. At present, Buyer's have more leverage to get their Home of Choice than in the last 3 years due to the 'Buyer Leverage Trifecta', which is due in part to the continued high Days on Market and Active House for sale Inventory as we move into November towards the Holidays. Let's get the answers through a deep dive look at the...

IN LATE OCTOBER 2025, BUYERS HAVE MORE LEVERAGE TO GET THEIR HOME OF CHOICE THAN IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. This Buyer Leverage Trifecta exists Right Now, which creates an opportunity for Buyers that will likely diminish in early 2026. Why do Buyers have such Leverage? Why right now, but not in early 2026? Check out the current Buyer Leverage Trifecta in the Northern Virginia Real Estate Market. One element of this Trifecta will go away entirely after the New Year begins. How many new...

IN LATE OCTOBER 2025, THE 30 YEAR CONVENTIONAL FIXED MORTGAGE IS AT THE LOWEST RATE IN 1 YEAR. When asking the question, "How is the Northern Virginia Real Estate Market?", part of the answer is to consider the current and future trend of mortgage interest rates. ➡️ As of October 23, Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate survey had the 30 Year Conventional Mortgage Rate at 6.19%, which is the lowest level since early October 2024. ➡️ The 30 Year Conventional Mortgage Rate has dropped about...