Mortgage Rates Top 7.4%: What Northern Virginia Buyers & Sellers Should Do Now
Mortgage rates just spiked past 7.4%. Here's what it costs Northern Virginia buyers per month, whether to lock or wait, and how sellers should adjust now.
Rate Buydown vs. Price Reduction: What Northern Virginia Buyers Should Ask For
A seller-paid rate buydown can save Northern Virginia buyers more monthly than a price cut of the same size. Here's how to decide which to negotiate for.
VA Loan Assumption in Northern Virginia: How It Works & What It Saves You in 2026
A VA loan assumption lets Northern Virginia buyers inherit a seller's 2020-2022 rate as low as 2.5%. Here's how the process, costs, and timeline work in 2026.
Assumable Mortgages in Northern Virginia: How to Buy a Home Below Today's Rates in Fairfax and Prince William Counties
In Northern Virginia, 1 in 15 Fairfax County homes has an assumable VA or FHA loan under 5%. Here's how assumption works and what buyers need to know.