Tom Shipe Realtor & Associate Broker

10/21/2026

It is important to network and continue to build relationships. I am looking forward to joining 1MillionCups Fairfax. Business owners are a key part of the Northern Virginia economy. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/bySkXKY or 1millioncups.com/fairfax.

10/19/2026

Vote early and avoid the lines! Be sure to check your polling location and registration status. https://loom.ly/rLd-ZcA

10/16/2026

Happy Boss's Day to everyone who's ready to be the boss of their own four walls. Thinking about going from renting to owning in Northern Virginia? Start with three moves: check your credit, get pre-approved, and know your monthly comfort zone. We'll help with the rest. Text or call me at 703-946-4844 to set up a no-pressure planning call. https://loom.ly/-qCF5MA

10/15/2026

Seven out of ten Americans say buying a home this year feels unrealistic. The feeling is strongest among younger generations: about 87% of Gen Z and 62% of Millennials say they can’t afford to buy right now. But at the same time, Gen Z already makes up roughly one in four first‑time buyer mortgages nationally, and buyers under 35 now account for over half of all first‑time homebuyer loans. The takeaway for Northern Virginia? The dream hasn’t died—buyers are just getting more strategic. Call me to discuss: 703-946-4844.

10/09/2026

Eight in 10 Gen Z first-time homeowners received financial help from friends or family to buy their home, compared with 56% of millennials and just 12% of baby boomers, according to a new LendingTree survey. More than 1 in 3 recipients said they couldn't have bought without the help, with 43% saying it helped them qualify for a mortgage and 33% saying it reduced their monthly payments. Read more here: https://loom.ly/eWTwXL0

Gen Z homebuyers are getting a financial boost from family and friends—here's how gifted down payments are reshaping homeownership.

10/06/2026

Today’s Northern Virginia buyers are zeroed in on value and livability: dedicated home offices, energy-efficient systems, EV-ready garages, and modern kitchens with functional layouts are at the top of the wish list. Commute-friendly locations near major corridors, VRE, and Metro are still highly prized, but outdoor living upgrades like composite decks, paver patios, and low-maintenance yards can be the tiebreaker between two similar homes. If you’re prepping your home for sale this year, focusing your budget on these high-demand features can help you stand out without over-renovating. Call to talk through if what you invest in your home is worth the return: 703-946-4844.

09/30/2026

It is important to network and continue to build relationships.Don''t forget, 1MillionCups Fairfax is at Nova Labs today in person. Business owners are a key part of the Northern Virginia economy. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/bySkXKY or 1millioncups.com/fairfax.