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5 Benefits of Using an Agent when Buying a New Construction Home
You've done everything right. You sacrificed vacations to save for a down payment; you increased your credit score; and you've started researching areas where you want to live. After looking around online, you've come across a new development project in a neighborhood...
Market Update March 2023
Spring Housing Market is here.
How Much Should You Pay for a House?
Real estate specialists often offer homeowners a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine the value of a house for sale. But CMAs are also important to anyone thinking of putting an offer in on a home. It is important information for a home buyer to know how...
How Do I Know the Value of my Home
For most, the home is your most valuable asset. And homeowners often have a preconceived notion of what their home is worth. There is no replacement for a professional calculation. Many real estate professionals are able to assist with calculating the market value of...
Market Update February 2023
As interest rates rise, are falling prices falling in Northern Virginia?
Is This a Good Time to Buy a Home?
These are interesting times for everyone. Speculation about a recession, rise in mortgage interest rates, and low inventory of homes for sale are interesting indeed. And for the person thinking about buying a home, it becomes complicated. There are many factors that...
Home Sale Inspections
Everything You Need to Know You found the home of your dreams. It's in your price range and the lender has provided a preapproval for your mortgage. Your real estate agent has negotiated on your behalf and you are now under contract. It's an important step but there...
Market Update – January 2023
As interest rates rise, are falling prices falling in Northern Virginia?
5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know
Introduction Owning a home is the American dream. According to Keeping Current Matters, "homeownership ranks above other significant milestones, including retirement, having a successful career, and earning a college degree". Once achieved. It's a major accomplishment...
2022 YEAR IN REVIEW AND 2023 FORECAST
As the last article of the year, we prepared a great recap of 2022 and a glimpse into what to expect in the coming year in Northern Virginia. Here is the 2022 Year in Review and 2023 Forecast. 2022 Real Estate in Northern Virginia 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW Frenzied home...