Summary answer: Given the City of Falls Church's genuinely strong recent price appreciation (one measure showing 32.5% YoY growth), waiting for rates carries real price-appreciation risk here — the city's genuinely tiny inventory and top schools have kept demand strong even amid broader market softening.
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The trade-off, run through real numbers
| Scenario | Rate | Price Assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now | ~6.65% | Today's price |
| Wait 12 months | Possibly somewhat lower | Genuinely uncertain, but recent trend has been upward |
What you can do regardless of which way rates move
- Buy now with a plan to refinance later
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