Should You Buy a Home in Northern Virginia Now—or Wait for Prices and Rates to Drop?

Posted by Chris Colgan on September 9th, 2026

Should You Buy a Home in Northern Virginia Now—or Wait for Prices and Rates to Drop?

By Chris Colgan | Chris Colgan Team

Research checked: Sep 7, 2026

 

If you can comfortably afford the home at today’s rate, have stable income, and expect to stay for at least five years, buying now can make sense. If you may move in two or three years, your job is uncertain, or the payment only works if you refinance, I would lean toward renting or waiting.

 

You do not need to predict the bottom of the market to make a sensible purchase. You do need a plan that works if prices stall and rates stay elevated.

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Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

Posted by Chris Colgan on September 1st, 2026

DMV Homebuyer Strategy

Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

If you’ve been waiting for a better opportunity to buy a home in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., or the broader DMV, the next several weeks could be worth watching closely.

A new analysis from Redfin and Home Economics found that late September is historically the “sweet spot” for homebuyers looking to score a deal in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The research found that discounts from original asking prices tend to increase in late summer and early fall as sellers who listed earlier in the year become more willing to reduce prices or negotiate.

And based on what we are already seeing across…

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