Question: How was the real estate market for the first half of 2023?

Answer: As we wrap up the first half of the year, the low inventory of available homes for sale continues to be a dominant factor in the local market. Despite the significant pullback in contract activity because of interest rates that edged near 7% by the end of June, home prices in Northern Virginia still rose in June and have risen year-to-date.


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Question: Why wouldn’t the highest price offer win, in a competitive situation?

Answer: Although the local market has cooled somewhat since the height of 2020, it is still a fairly competitive market for buyers right now. One question that I’ve been asked a lot lately is, shouldn’t the highest price offer get the home? It seems so, but it’s not actually quite that simple.


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