Summary answer: Given West Falls Church's genuinely mixed recent price signals — from a significant reported dip to a more modest recent decline — waiting for rates carries a real, hard-to-predict risk profile here, depending heavily on which measurement period you're comparing.
I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Here's how to think through the actual math.
The trade-off, run through real numbers
| Scenario | Rate | Price Assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Buy now | ~6.65% | Today's price, with some genuine negotiating room |
| Wait 12 months | Possibly somewhat lower | Genuinely uncertain given conflicting data |
What you can do regardless of which way rates move
- Buy now with a plan to refinance later
Let's run your actual numbers
Reach out and let's walk through the real trade-off for your specific target price.
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