Talking about buying anything except food and supplies is a hard question to ask when there’s an outbreak like this Coronavirus Pandemic. However, in the Northern Virginia real estate market, the quarantine for Virginians (and even Maryland and DC residents), has created an, albeit awkward, opportunity. The first thing is the interest rate levels for … Continued
Has the coronavirus become the biggest disruptor in the real estate market of Northern Virginia? Not necessarily. I watch the market very carefully, and while we are definitely seeing a drop in the number of contracts being written in Northern Virginia for homes on the market – the number of houses coming onto the market … Continued
Q: I am currently in escrow on a house. We had the inspection done yesterday. There are a few major concerns of which we were unaware. The largest is a faulty shower pan, which has been leaking for several years and has caused substantial damage to the sub-flooring. What is the best way to handle … Continued
The FIRST STEP to purchasing a house is NOT to download all the home search apps you can find onto your smartphone and then start swiping through homes. JUST STOP IT! The first step is to actually find out what price range you should be looking for. To borrow a phrase, “What’s in your wallet?” … Continued
I regularly get asked, “How’s the market?” From a Realtor’s point of view, it’s ALWAYS a good market! It just depends on what YOU want to do – buy, sell or invest? In today’s market, it’s actually good for all three classes of clients. Sellers are benefiting from increased home prices; buyers are enjoying some … Continued
For young families, finding and buying the right house can be more complicated and all-around more difficult than it is for, say, a single person or a retired couple. A young couple has to consider not only their own needs and wants, but also the needs of the children they have are going to have. … Continued
When I’m looking at a market to see if it’s leaning toward buyers, sellers — or neither — I look to the absorption rate. This means how long would it take to deplete the inventory at the rate that homes have gone under contract in the last 30 days. (Huh?) Here’s my simple equation — … Continued
Are you working with a local Northern agent to sell your house? Or maybe you’re thinking about it? If so, we’ve collected the top 4 things you need to expect when selling with an agent — to help you navigate this process easily! There are many ways to sell your house and many people choose … Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a house in Northern, and if you’re going to buy one with the help of an agent, make sure you get the service you need. Read this blog post for information about buying a house? Demand these 3 things from your agent in Northern… If you’re planning to buy a … Continued
Are you thinking about selling your Northern house with the help of an agent? There are so many agents out there that it’s hard to know which one’s the right one. That’s why we’re sharing this blog post about how to find the right real estate agent that fits your needs in Northern. Selling your … Continued
Anthony Carr Associates