The Jamil Brothers Blog

Was February a Turning Point for the 2026 NoVA Market?

After a sluggish January that had some observers questioning the region's momentum, February 2026 delivered a striking reversal, and the data behind it is worth paying close attention to. Closed sales jumped 3.9% year-over-year, total sold dollar volume surged 9.7% to over $834 million, and the 30-y

Mortgage Rates Are Creeping Back Toward 7% — What Northern Virginia Buyers Need to Know Now

For a brief period in February 2026, Northern Virginia buyers received some welcome relief when the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped below 6% for the first time since 2022, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That decline improved purchasing power and encouraged some

What Should Arlington, VA Sellers Know About the Condo and Detached-Home Market?

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Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Update — March 2026: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

The spring 2026 Northern Virginia real estate looks noticeably different from the market buyers and sellers faced a year ago. Inventory is increasing, mortgage rates have eased from previous highs, and buyers generally have more time to compare properties. Multiple-offer situations still occur for d