New Leaf Team Blog

Greetings and welcome to 2024! We know that many of you have questions about what to expect from the real estate market this coming year, so we wanted to give you a brief overview of what we think you can expect. 

To start, interest rates have come back down considerably and are likely to come down a bit more. We are currently seeing 30-year mortgages in the range of 6.5% although this varies depending on credit scores, amount borrowed, and other factors. These rates should be considered normal and rates in the range of 3% are not likely to be seen again. More attractive interest rates will generally lead to more activity in the market for both buyers and sellers.

Many sellers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for buying conditions to improve and are likely to see that opportunity th...

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A snow day is a perfect opportunity to stay indoors and realize just how much clutter you've accumulated. If spending more time inside has made you eager to start spring cleaning ahead of schedule, we've put together some tips to help you make the most of the project. 

Make a Plan
We've all done it. You look at a messy room and think "Today, I'm going to organize this room." You start pulling everything off the shelves/counters and out of closets, you get distracted looking at items you haven't seen before, you take a quick break for lunch, and before you know it, it's the end of the day and you've gotten ver...

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There's no place like home for the holidays. And much like the holiday season, buying a home can be both exciting and stressful. If you've never bought a home before (or if it's been many years since your last purchase), the process can often feel overwhelming. Our holiday gift to you is 12 tips to make your first home purchase the most wonderful experience of your year.

So, grab a cup of cocoa & let's get started!
 

1. Make Your Finances Merry & Bright
   Before you start scrolling through mycaar.com with visions of new homes dancing through your head, you need to know what your finances look like. You'll need to know your credit score, wh...

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To celebrate we put together a list of some of our favorite local vineyards. We stopped ourselves after the first 10, otherwise we'd spend all day debating wine. But in no particular order, here are our 10 Favorite Vineyards in & around Charlottesville.

1. Stinson Vineyards stinsonvineyard...

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