You’ve made the decision to sell your home, and you want to get the maximum possible sale price. So what do you need to do to get it ready? There are a million web sites out there that will tell you the basics on how to prepare it for market, some of them good, some […]

Be aware that Agents are working with “a major broken real estate tool” as the busy season approaches – It’s Not Your Agent’s Fault! Quick, name your Real Estate Agent’s most important “work tool” to help you buy or sell a home. Is it their cell phone, tablet, lockbox, signs, camera, their personal contacts or […]

As agents who live and work in Northern Virginia we recognize that what we do each day has a tremendous impact on the lives of our clients.  Homeownership not only defines the “American Dream,” it’s the place where life happens every single day, and we are proud to be part of that process.  We are […]

You’ve made the decision to sell your home, and you want to get the maximum possible sale price. So what do you need to do to get it ready? There are a million web sites out there that will tell you the basics on how to prepare it for market, some of them good, some […]

Since 1944 the Federal VA mortgage loan guaranty program has helped those who serve our country realize the dream of home ownership. Because VA loans are backed by the government you can buy a home with no down payment, no PMI, competitive interest rates, and it is easier to qualify because there is less risk […]

If you are in the process of buying a home anywhere in Northern Virginia right now we understand your frustration. You may have made offers on a few homes and have gotten “shut out” because there were multiple offers.  Some homes are sold even before you get a chance to actually see them.  Here are […]

Have you noticed that in the close-in counties in Northern Virginia that lot sizes on houses are getting smaller and smaller? Especially in new house communities. That’s because there is little or no land left to build on in the “easy-commuting” locations.  Much of the new building for single family homes is called “in-fill” development.  […]

An early look at factors that may drive the NOVA real estate market in the first half of 2017: Easier MONEY for loans: Fannie Mae is now offering 3% down loans to buyers with credit scores as low as 620! FHA loans can be had with 3.5% down and are also easy on credit dings. […]

  If you haven’t sold a home in Northern Virginia for a long time you need to understand that the residential real estate sales process has changed dramatically! Gone are the days when you could sell it by hiring any local agent who would put a sign in your yard and list it in the […]

Since 1944 the Federal VA mortgage loan guaranty program has helped those who serve our country realize the dream of home ownership.  Because VA loans are backed by the government you can buy a home with no down payment, no PMI, competitive interest rates, and it is easier to qualify because there is less risk […]