When you compare the cost of building a home to buying an existing new(er) home, the biggest question that arises is which option makes the most economical sense?
February 8, 2026
When you compare the cost of building a home to buying an existing new(er) home, the biggest question that arises is which option makes the most economical sense?
February 8, 2026The Federal Reserve met for the first time since the turn of the year and announced it would leave rates unchanged for now.
February 1, 2024There has been a lot of talk about what to expect for interest rates in 2024. If 2023 was the year for rate hikes, most experts are hopeful that 2024 will be the year for easing, and eventually rate cuts.
January 18, 2024Here at NDI, we have spent considerable time helping homeowners navigate the rising interest rate environment.
June 19, 2023At NDI, we watch the trends and shifts in the real estate market and recently, data shows building a new home, vs buying an existing home, is gaining popularity.
June 1, 2023The Federal Reserve did it again in May. They raised rates when many experts were betting that hikes were done for 2023.
May 14, 2023The Federal Reserve delivered some much-needed relief to the financial markets. There was a buildup of anxiety that another significant rate hike was coming, that the banks would be put under further pressure, and that mortgage rates would rise and weigh on the housing market.
April 3, 2023All eyes and ears have been focused on the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). This is the first bank to fail since 2008 and everyone wants to know if this is an isolated case and what it means for the economy—including mortgage rates.
March 27, 2023Economists and the media have been predicting that a recession is on the horizon month after month for far too long.
March 20, 2023If you are thinking about building a custom home, especially if you’re considering tearing down the home you’re living in, understanding the value of new homes in this market is very important.
March 13, 2023If you are ready to start building a home in Northern Virginia, you are likely monitoring the news about a recession.
March 6, 2023If you are thinking of building a new home in Virginia, you may be having a difficult time evaluating the impact of inflation in this market.
February 27, 2023If you’ve been thinking about building on your lot in northern Virginia, you are likely aware of the volatility the building material market has experienced over the last two years.
February 20, 2023When it comes to the real estate market, most of the headlines you see are probably based on national data.
February 13, 2023Everyone is talking about interest rates, and specifically when the Fed will ease increases, and what impact that will have on mortgage rates.
January 25, 2023Happy New Year! I hope this finds you and yours well and enjoying 2023 so far! After saying "See ya later 2022!", we were all very happy to ring in the new year.
January 23, 2023
