Summary answer: Given Chantilly's genuine recent price cooling (essentially flat in 2026 after a sharp 2025 run-up), waiting for rates carries less price-appreciation risk here than in a market still climbing fast — though the area's genuine "most competitive" rating means good listings still don't linger.
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The trade-off, run through real numbers
| Scenario | Rate | Price Assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now | ~6.65% | Today's genuinely flat price |
| Wait 12 months | Possibly somewhat lower | Genuinely uncertain, but recent trend has cooled |
What you can do regardless of which way rates move
- Buy now with a plan to refinance later
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