The Importance of Wellness and Self-Care Now More Than Ever The real estate industry has its ups and downs–long hours, short hours, high sales months, low sales months, etc; it can be an emotional roller coaster. And to add a global pandemic into the mix only increases tension and stress. Real estate professionals have increased exposure to COVID-19 as they are still...

Student Loan Debt is Holding Back Home Buyers Americans hold over $1.7 trillion in student debt, with the average debt held by Virginians now at nearly $40,000. As parents and their seniors are beginning the college application process this fall, it is important to understand how student loan debt impacts life after college.  New research from the National Association of REALTORS® shows that student...

According to the September 2021 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, for the first time in more than a year, sales activity in Virginia slowed in September compared to the prior year. There were 13,079 home sales in Virginia in September 2021, down 2% from September 2020, when sales were surging due to pent-up demand from the abrupt market slowdown during the spring. “While sales are...