How To Deal With Difficult Neighbors
Dealing with difficult neighbors can be stressful and uncomfortable, but it’s important to quickly resolve conflict within your community. Maybe you just moved into a…
Category: Buying
Where Does All That Commission Money Go?
The commission is a sizable expense when selling your home, so it’s natural to be curious about where it goes. You might calculate the commission…
Selling A House With Code Violations
Discovering code violations while trying to sell your home can be extremely frustrating. Minor code violations may not be a big deal, but significant violations…
Waiting for 3% Interest Rates? Think Again
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw…
SMART HOME Technology … Who Wins?
I knew the market analyst in me would surface and come in handy! Here's a question for all of you regarding Smart Home Technology - DIY…
What Is a Cash Offer?
A cash offer can be extremely appealing when selling your home. From 2020 to 2022, cash offers became a popular way for buyers to beat…
Flipping for Value – Power ON!
Investors in #NorthernVirginia have a tough time finding distressed properties as investment "flips" - Why? - They are not distressed enough to motivate a homeowner…
5 Essential Steps to Buying your First Home in 2023
Breaking into the housing market is no easy feat, and it may be especially challenging in 2023. Buying a house is an enormous financial commitment.…
The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction Home
New construction homes can be a great option for buyers, especially those who are struggling to find pre-built homes in a hot real estate market.…
Are the Holidays the Best Time to Buy a Home?
Although the real estate market fluctuates from year to year, there are certain seasonal trends you can expect to see consistently. For some buyers, the…