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How Mortgage Rate Movement Is Reshaping Mid-February Activity Across the DMV

Mortgage rates do not move in a vacuum—and across the DMV, even a small change can affect what buyers can afford and how confidently sellers approach the market. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.01% on February 19, 2026, down from 6.

Top Winter Events in Northern Virginia January 2026

Winter in Northern Virginia is anything but boring. While the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the region comes alive with festivals, outdoor adventures, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities that make the most of the season. From ice skating under the stars at Reston Tow

Inside the Most Expensive Listing in Northern Virginia Right Now — Is It Worth the Price?

  Right now, one estate stands alone at the very top of the Northern Virginia luxury market — the undisputed most expensive active listing in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in 2025. Priced north of $20 million, this brand-new, fully custom-built estate just redefined what “ultra-luxury” actually means

Realtor Commission in Montgomery County MD: What Sellers Actually Pay in 2026

If you are selling a home in Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac, or elsewhere in Montgomery County, Realtor commission may be one of your largest transaction expenses—but there is no single rate every seller must pay. Agent compensation is negotiable, and the final cost depends on the servi