If you’re like me, holiday gatherings come with great food, warm conversations, and plenty of holiday real estate questions. As your Northern Virginia Realtor, I want to help you feel confident when these topics come up. Here are clear, simple answers to the three most common questions people are asking this season.

1. “What’s going on with home prices?”

Home prices continue to rise in most areas — including Northern Virginia. While the increases are more moderate than during the pandemic, values are still trending upward. Because of this, both buyers and sellers benefit from a stable, growing market.

To explore local price trends, take a look at
🔗 Northern Virginia housing data (NVAR): https://www.nvar.com/realtors/news/market-statistics

2. “Are mortgage rates going down?”

Rates were higher earlier this year, but they’ve begun to ease. As inflation cools, experts expect more rate stability in 2026. Meanwhile, buyers have smart tools available today, such as:

• rate buydowns

• seller concessions

• lender incentives

• long-term rate locks

To learn more about national trends, visit:
🔗 Mortgage Rate Insights – Freddie Mac: https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms

3. “Is now still a good time to buy or sell?”

Yes — if it’s the right time for you. Life changes don’t follow market cycles. Right now:

• Buyers face less competition

• Sellers benefit from serious, motivated shoppers

• Negotiation opportunities have increased

Whether you’re buying or selling, the current market still offers real advantages.

⭐ Let’s Talk Strategy

If you’re thinking about making a move this winter or planning for 2026, I’m here to help you cut through the noise and make confident choices.

Explore homes for sale:
🔗 https://samsellsnova.com/listings/my-active-listings

Learn more about national buying trends:
🔗 Keeping Current Matters (source inspiration) — https://www.mykcm.com/shareable-content/blog/the-3-housing-market-questions-coming-up-at-every-gathering-this-season/