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Interest rates have been a hot topic in the housing market, with many prospective buyers wondering if now is the right time to purchase a home. Realtor Mark Worrilow provides insight into the history of interest rates, their impact on homeownership, and why buyers shouldn’t be discouraged by the current rates.

A Historical Perspective on Interest Rates


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The Northern Virginia real estate market is experiencing an increase in home listings, with notable changes in pricing and inventory levels across Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties.

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Mark Worrilow, District Director at Fathom Realty, shared insights into the local real estate market. Worrilow highlighted the resilience of Virginia’s real estate market in 2024, surpassing earlier expectations. Despite a slowdown in 2022 and 2023, the market is witnessing a steady pace of home sales.

Worrilow attributed the previous slowdown to a rapid interest rate surge, causing buyers and sellers to exercise caution. With interest rates now stabilizing, there is a renewed sense of optimism in the market. The potential for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates further could stimulate activity by attracting more investors and influencing mortgage rates.


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Prince William Association of Realtors: “Bright MLS, Smartcharts, a leader in real estate data and insights, has unveiled its August 2023 market report, delivering a comprehensive overview of the local real estate landscape. This report delves into key trends that have shaped the market throughout this period.”

“Key findings from the report indicate significant shifts in various real estate metrics compared to the previous year. Notable data points for August 2023 include a substantial 37.02% decline in new listings, with only 529 new listings recorded, as opposed to 840 in August 2022.”


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The NRP Group has broken ground on Lake Pointe, a market-rate apartment community in Woodbridge, Virginia. The 15-acre site [at 2580 Caton Hill Road, Woodbridge] will be transformed into five four- and five-story buildings comprising 355 units.

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Virginia REALTORS: “According to the June 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, at the end of June, there were 16,246 active listings on the market throughout the state. This is 3,129 fewer listings than last year, more than a 16% reduction.”

“The supply is tight in most parts of Virginia and fewer sellers are listing their homes. New listings in June fell 25% from last year to just 12,135, the lowest June level in more than ten years. The largest decline in supply occurred in Northern Virginia, the Fredericksburg region, and parts of the Richmond Metro Area.


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