Throughout the D.C. region, low inventory is helping sustain demand for sellers, but buyers may be tapping the breaks a bit as we head into the summer months. With interest rates at about 5.5 percent nationally in the first few weeks of June, new mortgage loan applications dropped to their lowest point in 22 years. “The purchase market has suffered from persistently low … [Read more...] about Interest, Inflation Shifting Buying Habits Buyers cautious on new loans, but seller’s market holds steady.
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Market Spotlight: Waynewood Million-dollar mark becoming quite common is this Alexandria community.
Sellers are reaping rewards in beautiful Waynewood, with the average sale price of homes so far this year at $966,775, based on statistics from BrightMLS, our association’s multiple listing service. For the year, 19 homes have sold. Of those, the three homes that sold in April averaged $1,170,000. Demand continues to outpace supply with buyers competing heavily for available … [Read more...] about Market Spotlight: Waynewood Million-dollar mark becoming quite common is this Alexandria community.
Springtime Sprint for Area Homebuyers Competition still stiff as inflation and economy prompt questions.
Sellers continue to rule the roost throughout the D.C. region, as prices (and inflation) continued to climb in February, while active inventory remained quite low. How low is inventory? Just take a look at last month. Washington, D.C. active listings were down 11 percent compared to February 2021. And most of the region reflected the same when comparing the two months. … [Read more...] about Springtime Sprint for Area Homebuyers Competition still stiff as inflation and economy prompt questions.
Buyer Competition Defines January Market How might rising inflation and higher prices affect the region’s real estate future?
Competition among D.C.-area home buyers remained fierce in January, as the Federal Reserve contemplated interest rate hikes in the coming months. In mid-February, James Bullard, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president, called again for a short-term interest rate hike of 1 percent by July, while other Fed representatives weren’t quite as aggressive. Fueling these … [Read more...] about Buyer Competition Defines January Market How might rising inflation and higher prices affect the region’s real estate future?
Demand, Higher Prices Dominate the May D.C. Real Estate Market Limited inventory continues fueling suburban competition.
Home prices continued their upward trajectory throughout the region in May, but Fairfax, Prince William, Montgomery, and Prince Georges counties are winning the prize as most competitive. With low inventory, stiff competition, and rising prices in May, it’s making a lot of sellers happy but has been a bit frustrating for buyers. A bright spot for buyers—despite rising … [Read more...] about Demand, Higher Prices Dominate the May D.C. Real Estate Market Limited inventory continues fueling suburban competition.