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Closed sales of houses and townhouses (no condos), November 5, 2025 to November 4, 2026, in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park: 20,279 sales. Source: Ahmed’s Bright MLS pull of November 4, 2026, “Buyer Financing” field.
Lenders count pay before taxes. Steady pay is the foundation.
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A number from 300 to 850. Higher opens more loans and lower prices.
Debts each month ÷ pay each month. It shows how much room is left for a home.
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Median sold price of homes that closed November 5, 2025 to November 4, 2026 (12 months, Bright MLS)
⚠ few = fewer than 30 homes sold in those 12 months, so one sale can move the median a lot.
The part of the price you pay yourself. The loan covers the rest.
Everything you pay on settlement day, one time.
What the home costs each month, at today’s rate.
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Sam’s example, with your changes.
An estimate, never a loan approval. A loan officer gives your real numbers.