So you need to sell your house before the new year, whether for tax benefits or a job relocation or whatever reason. The new year is fast approaching so selling your house in Northern VA may seem like a daunting process at this point. The market at this time of year usually isn’t very hot, … Continued
The holiday season, which is basically November through January, is generally considered one the worst times to try to sell your house in Northern VA. It’s not as bad as many people would have you believe, though, especially when you have a good real estate agent in your corner. During the holiday season, there may … Continued
With historic low interest rates and a continued strong real estate market around the Nation’s capital city, home sales continue their push forward this summer. And prices are following right along. In Northern Virginia, prices are up, new home listings are up (though the overall inventory is down), and closings are — you guessed it … Continued
It’s August 2020 in Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland suburbs – listings are moving up, buyers have not stopped their search for a good property, and mortgage interest rates are the lowest in recorded tracking history! So how’s the market? The short of it is the Northern Virginia Real Estate Market during COVID SHRANK — … Continued
Tired of the Starbucks, Peets and Dunkins of the world? Drink your java local by clicking the coffee image map below to go to my Google map of local or little known coffee shops and roasters in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties. Many of these folks not only serve local … Continued
(DISCLOSURE: I am not an attorney nor accountant – neither have I ever played one on TV; for ironclad advice on this topic, contact an attorney or accountant in good standing or at least one who is not serving time in jail!) Did you just receive real estate through a divorce proceeding or inherited the … Continued
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
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