(*updated in 2021) What’s the biggest obstacle to homeownership? It’s Down Payment. So, How Much Down Payment Should You Put On Your First Home? According to a recent survey, “saving enough for a down payment” comes at the top of the list. A...
The right real estate professional could mean the difference between moving into your beautiful new home or being homeless. Know how to choose your realtor from the start. How Do I Pick the Right Realtor? In the northern Virginia and DC Metro market, there are many...
2017 Real Estate Market Is Heating Up! If you are looking to sell your home, then three recent developments make this spring a unique moment to do so quickly and at a top price. First, mortgage rates have stabilized. From a low of 3.41% last July, the 30-year fixed...
Have you felt the effects yet of the sizzling red hot real estate market yet? Spoiler alert: You will very soon! The latest numbers are in for the northern Virginia real estate market and they are very hot. Home sellers can rejoice because things are looking up. What...
A Picture Might Be Worth…Full Price! Effectively marketing listings to maximize the exposure to buyers is always the goal when working toward getting a seller’s home sold. One of the most important factors in my opinion are the listing photos. Having...
Should you worry about the recent rise in mortgage rates? If you’re concerned about the recent rise in mortgage rates, I want to reassure you — things are much better than they might seem. Yes, mortgage rates have certainly risen. From a low of 3.44% last...
