As the real estate market shifts into a quieter gear, many homebuyers are wondering what the slowdown means for them, especially those considering a move in places like Fairfax County and Northern Virginia. The national headlines are full of cautious outlooks, with some analysts suggesting the market could remain in this slower, stagnant state well […]
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Shifting Toward a Buyers Market: How Agents Can Adjust and Succeed
As the real estate market enters a new season, more signs are emerging that suggest a slow but steady move toward buyer friendly conditions. After years of sellers holding the upper hand, buyers are beginning to gain leverage in negotiations and that shift means agents may need to update their strategies to stay competitive. On […]
Weaker U.S. Dollar Gives International Homebuyers a Competitive Edge
Foreign Buyers Get More for Their Money As the U.S. dollar continues to decline, international real estate shoppers are finding themselves in a more favorable position. A new report from Redfin reveals that several global currencies have strengthened relative to the U.S. dollar, effectively giving many international buyers a discount on American homes. Russian, European, […]
Why Baby Boomers Are Holding Onto Their $19 Trillion Real Estate Wealth And What It Means for Younger Buyers
Since the start of the pandemic, few groups have experienced a greater financial windfall in the real estate market than baby boomers. This generation typically between the ages of 60 and 80 has seen its housing wealth skyrocket, solidifying its dominant position in the U.S. real estate landscape. A recent analysis from Realtor.com reveals that baby boomers […]
Summer 2025 Real Estate Slowdown: What It Means for Northern Virginia Buyers & Sellers
Hi, I’m Elizabeth, your trusted local REALTOR® at LIST WITH ELIZABETH®, based right here in Alexandria, VA. I work with buyers and sellers every day who are navigating one of the trickiest housing markets we’ve seen in recent years and the latest Redfin report just confirmed what many of us in the industry have been […]
Court Dismisses Antitrust Case Against NAR and Major Brokerages Here’s What That Means for Real Estate
By Elizabeth Ann Kline, REALTOR® | LIST WITH ELIZABETH In a legal win that many in the real estate industry were watching closely, a federal judge has officially dismissed an antitrust lawsuit that accused the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several large brokerages of conspiring to block out a flat-fee competitor. As a full-time […]
Rising Inventory and Buyer Demand Could Reshape the Housing Market by Year-End
After several years of steadily increasing home prices and a slowdown in transactions, the U.S. housing market might finally be headed for a shift. Industry experts are signaling that as the second half of the year unfolds, the market could experience a noticeable change. The key? A steady rise in available homes for sale combined […]
What Is a Home Buying Consultant and Do You Need One?
Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial and emotional commitments you will ever undertake. Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading to your next, the experience can be daunting—riddled with contracts, inspections, negotiations, and money decisions. That’s where a home buying consultant enters the picture. A home purchasing consultant is an individual […]
