Market Updates
March 21, 2026
VA Appraisal Changes Could Make It Easier for Veteran Buyers This Spring
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March 9, 2026
How Financing Conditions Shape the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Housing Market
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The Bottom Line: Financing factors like mortgage rates and VA loan availability directly dictate buyer power and inventory levels in the Hampton Roads real estate market.
The housing market is shaped by many moving parts, but one of the most influential factors is financing conditions.
Mortgage rates, lending …
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Oct. 18, 2025
Market Update 2025: The Cost of Waiting & The Myth of Perfect
Market Update 2025: The Cost of Waiting & The Myth of Perfect
As 2025 winds down, new data from Fannie Mae, ICE, and NAR show encouraging signs for buyers — but also a cautionary tale for those waiting for “the perfect rate.” Mortgage rates have eased to around 6 …
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July 29, 2025
The Tale of Two Housing Markets: What’s Really Happening in Hampton Roads Real Estate?
The Tale of Two Housing Markets: Why Local Real Estate Conditions Matter More Than Ever
If you're wondering whether it's a good time to buy or sell a home in Hampton Roads—Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and beyond—the answer really depends on where you’re looking. Across the country, we’re …
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May 20, 2024
What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?
If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move now, or better to wait it out.
The only …
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