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NVAR April data is out- sales were down but prices are up from last year. NVAR.com/marketstats

Regional Housing Sales Cool but Still Hot Compared to Pre-Covid, Reports NVAR

April Housing Sales Down but Prices Up from Last Year

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February 2022 Northern Virginia market statistics are now available online.

Market Statistics: February 2022 NVAR releases monthly market statistics to deliver local market data for the cities and counties in the NVAR region. Every month, we release a press release, infographic and video that you can share and include in your client presentations. Also in each issue of RE+View magazine is a "Market Metrics...

More rate increases are coming. If you're thinking about selling and/or buying now is the right time! Contact me for a no obligation consultation.

Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years to fight inflation, forecasts six more hikes in 2022 The Federal Reserve raised rates to battle inflation that's at a 40-year high. It forecast six more hikes in 2022.

New edition out today February 28, 2022 read my free online Monthly Realty News. IN THIS ISSUE-

The New Rules of Home Selling: 5 Secrets To Fetch a Price Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

Buying a Home? Don’t Forget to Ask These Questions!

Existing-Home Sales Surge 6.7% in January

The Five Biggest Turn-Offs For Homebuyers

How Bad Will It Be? Why the Spring Housing Market Will Be ‘Miserable’ for Homebuyers

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Steve Singleton's Realty News By now, everyone has heard hushed stories from starry-eyed sellers of just how quickly their modest homes recently sold—for way over asking price. Maybe this unprecedented seller’s market has you hoping you can cash in on your home, too.

With interest rates on home loans climbing it’s now “go big or go home” time. We can help you make your best move. Contact me with any questions and to learn more.

5 Secrets To Succeed in a Red-Hot Housing Market The market has changed so much in the recent past that the old rules of buying a home no longer apply. Here are five new rules of homebuying.

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5 Kitchen Trends to Watch From countertops to flooring to colors and beyond, see what styles are hot this year in kitchen design.

The Federal Reserve Board left interest rates unchanged today but changes are coming. Traders are pricing in nearly a 95% likelihood of a rate increase at the March meeting, and additional moves during 2022 as needed. Read more at https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/23/inflation-surge-could-push-the-fed-into-more-than-four-rate-hikes-this-year-goldman-sachs-says.html

Planning to buy or sell a home soon? Don't wait! Contact me today 571 237-9185 to schedule a free no obligation consultation or visit www.besthomesbysteve.com.

Home prices are expected to keep climbing in 2022, but at a slower pace than what we saw over the last 12 months.

What does this mean for you?

If you’re a buyer who’s been waiting for prices to drop, you may be out of luck. Even if home prices dip slightly (and most economists expect them to rise), any savings are likely to be offset by higher mortgage rates.

So if you’re considering buying a home, you still need to act fast. Start by reading our blog post on other housing market trends to expect in 2022.

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And remember, we’re here to help. We can help you get the most for your money in today’s market. Contact us to schedule a free consultation!

Steve Singleton, REALTOR
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Is a return to “normal” on the housing market horizon? Industry experts agree there will be some significant changes this year, and we want to keep you in the loop!

In a fast-paced industry, we keep tabs on the local real estate trends so you don’t have to. And we’re here to guide you through the issues that are likely to drive home values.

If one of your goals for 2022 involves buying or selling a home, contact us to schedule a no obligation consultation and develop an action plan.

Steve Singleton, REALTOR
Direct/Text 571 237-9185
[email protected]
www.besthomesbysteve.com

Last year, home prices soared nationwide by a record 19.9%! 😲 As we embark on a new year, you may be wondering… what’s in store for the U.S. housing market in 2022? Here’s what industry experts are predicting:
🏠 Mortgage rates will increase
⚖️ The market will become more balanced
💰 Home prices will continue to increase, but at a slower pace
📈 Rents will continue to rise
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in 2022, check out our latest blog post to learn more about where the real estate market is headed this year.

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Thinking about selling your home? Don’t get cold feet, because Winter is a great time to do so. Read more about it here.

Why Now is a Great Time to Sell a Home With the arrival of winter and recent news of upward pressure on interest rates expected throughout 2022, if you’re thinking about selling, here are a few reasons why now is a great time to do so.

We are still seeing multiple offers just not at the same frenzied rate we saw a few months ago. If you are ready to sell contact me to receive a free no obligation consultation.

How can you sell your home?

Real Estate Today's current real estate forecast, seller strategies, and staging advice will prepare you to get the maximum profit from your home sale.

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Our local experience throughout Northern Virginia and proven marketing plan will put more walkaway money in your pocket at the settlement table. Contact me to schedule a no obligation consultation. Visit my Selling Help page at https://tinyurl.com/y2fb8fls

Don’t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own - an Agent Can Help If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional.

If you are seriously planning to sell your home in 2022 you need to pay attention to the Fed raising interest rates throughout the year and move earlier if possible to maximize your sale potential. We can help you with a proven winning strategy to walk away with the most net cash at settlement. Contact me to learn more.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/markets-brace-for-the-possibility-of-four-fed-rate-hikes-this-year-201246876.html

Markets brace for the possibility of four Fed interest rate hikes this year Goldman Sachs, Evercore ISI, and Deutsche Bank are now among the Fed watchers forecasting four interest rate hikes this year.

2022 is shaping up to be another great year for sellers. See how the Northern Virginia real estate market is currently performing and which areas may have better buying opportunities.

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Ryan McLaughlin, the CEO of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR), also does not expect a drop in prices. "I don't see any sort of crash in the near future. No way."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/housing-correction-2022-two-years-130132394.html

We will help you walk away with more net cash at settlement. Contact me if you are thinking about selling your home.

Will there be a housing market correction in 2022 after two years of 'hyper-growth'? With one of the craziest stretches in real estate history continuing to spark demand for more housing, experts examine if a correction is on the way.

Our checklist to get sellers from ratified contract to successful settlement is 170 items long. We also have available the leading expert at NVAR for reading and advising regarding contracts. Contact me to learn more.

Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here's Why You Still Need an Agent Found a buyer on your own? We've broken down the home-selling process into steps to see what an agent could help you with after accepting an offer.

Wishing you a very safe, happy, healthy and prosperous 2022!

Steve Singleton, REALTOR
Long & Foster Real Estate @ Fairfax Mosaic
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We wish you a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas!

Steve Singleton
Long & Foster Real Estate @ Fairfax Mosaic

"Overall, prices of homes in the NVAR region will continue to rise, but at a more moderate pace than seen in the past 12 to 18 months."

https://www.nvar.com/realtors/news/blogs-multimedia/default-blog-page/real-estate-news/2021/12/16/2022-nvar-region-forecast

2022 NVAR Region Forecast The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR), in conjunction with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University (GMU-CRA), issues a consensus forecast for the NVAR region’s housing market.

Great article aboiut why Automated Valuation Model (AVM) reports are simply inaccurate and unreliable. If you're thinking about selling mesasage me to request a free no obligation RPR analysis of your Northern Virginia home.

AVMs and the RVM®—The “REALTOR®” Makes all the Difference One of, if not the most, talked about subjects in real estate right now is AVMs (automated valuation models). More specifically, how Zillow’s AVM and their reliance on it within their “Zillow Offers” iBuyer program caused them to fold the service entirely. If you’re unfamiliar with this tren...

My December 2021 real estate newsletter is available online with current articles to help keep you informed and make great decisons. For a free copy click https://www.besthomesbysteve.com/news.html

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Steve Singleton's Realty News Worried you missed your window when it comes to selling your home this year? It’s true that spring and summer are the hottest (literally) seasons of the year, with more buyers out there looking to purchase a home and get settled before school starts. Also, there is some recent data out there that ...

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When you are ready to take the first step toward getting your property sold, just PM me here or call me at 571-237-9185 and let's get started! This could be the best move of your life!

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Why Letting Go of a Property Can Be So Hard—Even When You Could Make Big Bucks If you have a deep emotional attachment to a home, it can actually affect the progress of your sale or even keep you from getting your best price.

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Now is a GREAT time to sell- before rates start to increase next year. Contact me to get started.

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Mortgage Applications Tumble as Interest Rates Spike NAR says the era of mortgage rates below 3% likely is over.

My current monthly newsletter is out. For a free digital copy send me a PM or email at www.besthomesbysteve.com/contact_me.html

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If you're thinking about selling your home you need to understand this about brokerage fees- it's a pass thru fee from the purchaser and you are not the one actually paying for it. Contact me if you have any questions.

Who Pays the Real Estate Agent? Commission and Fees, Explained Buyers and sellers during the home-buying process wonder who pays for the services of the real estate agent. Here's the scoop on who pays realtor fees.

August 2021 Northern Virginia Housing Market Statistics are now out. Check out the lastest numbers directly at www.nvar.com/realtors/news/market-statistics/market-statistics-august-2021.

You can also view the same NVAR monthly data in detail on my Selling help page at www.besthomesbysteve.com/centreville_va_sellers.html. Scroll down page click on green box under 'Market Trend Reports'.

4 Things People Say About Selling a Home Today That Just Aren’t True- Full story at https://tinyurl.com/yhjmmmws

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4 Things People Say About Selling a Home Today That Just Aren't True Today's seller's market is wilder than it's been in years, but not everything you hear is true. Here are some home-selling myths to beware.

Most prospective homebuyers know they have to save enough for a down payment but may not realize they’ll need even more money to get through the homebuying process, furnish their new home and keep up with potential repairs.

Here’s an overview of costs you need to prepare for before and after you purchase a home.

Here’s How Much To Save For A House Most prospective homebuyers know they have to save enough for a down payment but may not realize they’ll need even more money to get through the homebuying process, furnish their new home and keep up with potential repairs. Here’s an overview of costs you need to prepare for before and after you

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Home prices and, for the most part, sales, have continued to rise in the Northern Virginia market in the last year, even despite the pandemic, but the unanswered question is: what will happen in the future?

New report forecasts what’s next for Northern Virginia housing market | WTOP A consensus forecast report from the Center for Regional Analysis and George Mason University and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors says the upward price trends will continue.

Current March 30, 2021 Realty Newsletter for Northern Virginia is now online. https://www.besthomesbysteve.com/news.html

February market stats are out for Northern Virginia.

February market stats are out. What's happening in your neighborhoods? We'd love to hear what's trending from our members in the trenches! https://www.nvar.com/realtors/news/market-statistics/market-statistics-february-2021