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The 30-Minute Walk Test: A Simple Trick To …

The 30-Minute Walk Test: A Simple Trick To …

Location is one of the most important factors when buying or renting a home. The community you land in can…

Buying A Home With Friends Or Family, Smart …

Buying A Home With Friends Or Family, Smart …

As housing costs continue to rise, buyers are looking for creative ways to achieve homeownership. In recent years, more and…

Two Billionaires Are Fighting Over Your Listing. Neither …

Two Billionaires Are Fighting Over Your Listing. Neither …

Inside the Zillow–Compass lawsuit, the quiet birth of a National MLS, and the one small rule that started all of it.This entire…

How Noise Impacts Property Value More Than You …

How Noise Impacts Property Value More Than You …

When assigning value to a property, the location and surrounding environment is just as important as the home itself. One…

What Appraisers Actually Look For During A Home …

What Appraisers Actually Look For During A Home …

The appraisal can be a nerve-wracking step in the home buying process. Just because the buyer and seller settle on…

The Truth About Open Concept Living (Pros Buyers …

The Truth About Open Concept Living (Pros Buyers …

Open concept floor plans are a controversial topic in today’s real estate market. Some homeowners love open concept layouts, and…

Who Pays and Who Profits: The Financial Impact …

Who Pays and Who Profits: The Financial Impact …

What 812 Fairfax County Tax Records Reveal About Developer Profit,Homeowner Equity Loss, 93 Underwater Families, and the Trade Fairfax County…

306 Condos Was the Headline. The Commercial FunZone …

306 Condos Was the Headline. The Commercial FunZone …

Reston National Golf Course: What the Filed Engineering Drawings Reveal About 306  Condos, Night Lights, Driving Range, 612 Residential Cars,…

Should You Buy The Worst House On The …

Should You Buy The Worst House On The …

Buying the worst house on the best street is classic advice in real estate, but does this strategy really pay…

Reston National Golf Course: Three Applications the Press …

Reston National Golf Course: Three Applications the Press …

306 Units, Not 288. Three Zoning Cases, Not One. A November 4th Hearing Scheduled. Here's What's in the Filed DocumentsEditor's…

The Inventory Illusion: What the Headlines Miss About …

The Inventory Illusion: What the Headlines Miss About …

Realtor.com and Zillow both dropped their February reports naming the "best week to sell," both landing on the week of…

Your Neighborhood Is Worth $576 Million What Does …

Your Neighborhood Is Worth $576 Million What Does …

The number that broke the internet this week and the irony of that phrase will make sense in a moment.…

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Buying A Home With A Private Well: Water Testing, Maintenance, And Questions To Ask

Before making an offer on any home, it’s incredibly important that you do your due diligence…

A Better Plan. The Same Question.

The plan keeps changing. The question at every presentation does not. Here are the options, what eac…

What Stays With The House When You Move? Fixtures, Appliances, And Personal Property Explained

During a home sale, it’s not always clear what items belong to the seller and what items stay…