The Jamil Brothers Blog

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 February Data Tells Us About Northern Virginia's Spring Market

February is often when the Northern Virginia housing market begins revealing what the spring season may look like. New listings increase, buyers return to weekend showings, and contract activity provides an early indication of demand. In 2026, those signals matter even more because buyers are respon

Northern VA’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods (and Why Buyers Love Them)

Northern Virginia may be known for its suburban communities and convenient access to Washington, D.C., but many buyers now want something more specific: a neighborhood where everyday life does not require getting into the car. Being able to walk to coffee shops, restaurants, parks, grocery stores, s

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.