Ellen Riddoch- Farm & House Chik, Pearson Smith Realty

06/14/2026

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

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Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

06/12/2026

Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it's important to understand what you may gain by moving now too – that way you have the full picture before you decide.

If a 2026 move is on your radar, let’s connect and talk about what matters most to you. Depending on your priorities, Summer could be your moment.

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Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."

06/09/2026

Moving this Summer? Whether you're buying or selling, you probably have questions.

My new Summer Buyer & Seller Guides have the answers.

Inside, you'll find out what higher inventory means for you, what’s going on with affordability right now, what strategies for buying or selling are actually working this season, and more.

Stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence. DM or drop a comment with "BUYER" or "SELLER" below to get your free digital copy.

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Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

06/07/2026

The housing market hasn’t rebounded as quickly as experts originally hoped. But that doesn’t mean it’s stalled.

Higher inflation and lingering economic uncertainty caused economists to revise their forecasts for this year. But importantly, when those two things settle down, many experts believe the market will regain its momentum.

So don’t see this revision in forecasts as a sign of trouble. See it as a temporary reaction to overall conditions and uncertainty.

If you want to know what’s happening in our local market, and what it could mean for your plans for the rest of this year, let’s connect.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

06/05/2026

Inflation is still above where the Fed wants it, and that means mortgage rates are likely to stay elevated for a while. But for people who need to move, strategy matters far more than trying to perfectly time the market.

Wondering what this means for your specific situation? Reach out today. Let's cut through the noise together and make a plan that actually works for you.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

06/02/2026

Still deciding whether to buy your first home now or wait? Here’s something you’ll want to consider.

Buyers who get into their first home around age 30 build about $119,000 more in net worth by age 50 compared to those who wait until their 40s.

So, every year you spend saving for the "right" moment could quietly chip away at your future wealth.

That doesn’t mean buy before you’re ready. But it does mean, if you’re ready and able to buy now, it may be a better strategy than waiting.

DM me and let's map out what timeline fits your situation and our market. You might find that a head start matters more than waiting to save the "perfect" down payment.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

05/31/2026

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/29/2026

VA home loans can put homeownership within reach, and a trusted lender can help make sure you understand the details before you move forward. If you’re active duty, you’ve served, or know someone who has, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through whether you’d qualify and what the VA benefit offers. You may be able to buy a home sooner than you thought.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/26/2026

Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right away, they sit. And that delay will cost you.

The longer a house is on the market without any offers, typically the lower the eventual sale price.

So, how do you know that right number to list at? You lean on a pro.

The best list price depends on your neighborhood, and what buyers are actually paying right now. That’s where I can help.

DM me and let’s talk about a realistic strategy that’ll get your house sold for as much as possible (and as quickly as possible). Because overpricing may actually leave money on the table.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

05/24/2026

Record mortgage debt makes for a scary headline. But context matters.

Equity is near an all-time high, home values have surged, and the vast majority of homeowners are in a position of real financial strength. The conditions that made 2008 a crisis simply don't exist right now.

If you're wondering what all of this means for your situation, whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market, reach out anytime. No pressure, just answers.

📲 Contact me for more details!
Ellen Riddoch, ABR® your go-to Realtor®! 🏡✨
Licensed in VA
Farm and House Chik | Realtor®
Pearson Smith Realty LLC
📍 43777 Central Station Dr. Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147
📱 Cell: 703-505-2714
☎️ Office: 571-386-1075

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.