Eric Thompson - Realtor

05/27/2026

If you’re watching the market, this is important.

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/26/2026

Thinking about selling this year? Here’s something important to know 👇

Curious what your home could sell for in today’s market? Send me a message for a free value estimate.

05/20/2026

If you’re watching the market, this is important.

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

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.

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

05/13/2026

If you’re watching the market, this is important.

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

Foreclosure filings may be rising, but they're still low. And the equity most homeowners are sitting on today is a key reason this looks nothing like 2008.

05/06/2026

If you’re watching the market, this is important.
The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market
Today's housing market rewards the right strategy. Because even in a slower area, the homes that are priced realistically and positioned well are still selling – sometimes faster than you may expect.

Let’s connect if you’re ready to make yours one of them.

Eric Thompson
REALTOR® with Samson Properties.
Phone: (540) 222-2654
Email: [email protected]

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast.

05/06/2026

If you’re watching the market, this is important.

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

Today's housing market rewards the right strategy. Because even in a slower area, the homes that are priced realistically and positioned well are still selling – sometimes faster than you may expect.

Let’s connect if you’re ready to make yours one of them.

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast.

04/29/2026

If you’re watching the market, this is important.

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here.

Some people stay and make updates. Others move to simplify things. Either can be the right choice. The goal isn’t to pick one today. It’s to understand your options early, so when the time comes, you feel confident instead of rushed.

And if you ever want a sounding board to think through what the future could look like for you, let’s connect.

At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up...