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As a Realtor ® , I know that being within walking distance of key businesses can make a difference in your homes value. One of the first questions I'm asked is always about how close is the shopping, hospital, doctors and churches? What about...
My mailbox has been hit lately with all kinds of ads for a Biweekly Mortgage Program. Because I haven't spent that much time as a Realtor studying this particular issue, I decided to investigate and see if this is really a good deal or perhaps a lot...
The main reason you are probably reading this blog today is you are interested in buying a house, perhaps in the Northern Virginia Real Estate market. The fact is, with prices having fallen in some markets, combined with low interest rates for qualified...
Many people are inquiring, "Should I purchase my home now, later, or just plan to rent for awhile? These are good questions and certainly deserve some serious research. There is no doubt about the fact we are in a buyers market. In some parts of...
A while back, while managing a Real Estate office in another state, I had a phone call from a man who had owned a vacant lot for about 35 years in an aging subdivision. He was originally attracted to this lot because he liked the homes that were going...
Falling head over heals in love with a house can be dangerous. It can cause purchasers to often ignore or fail to realize potential serious problems of what could later be haunting obstacles blatantly starring them in the face. A lady phoned me a while...
Homeowners, it isn’t as hard as you think to fix up your house. In fact, with just a little cash, time and energy, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. One of the key things to remember is you don’t want to put so much money into your home that...
Many consumers understand they have a Credit Score. What they don’t know and recognize is how the score works, how it is assembled and the overall value it has in qualifying them to buy a home, car and other large ticket items. Your score actually has...
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the internet is not a substitute for an experienced Real Estate Professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise, have knowledge of local laws and market conditions, make judgments, or most importantly, understand...
I have some friends who live in another state that recently purchased a house. During the home inspection process a fairly large water leak was discovered in the ceiling over the garage. In all probability the leak was the result of a frozen pipe that...
Every buyer has their own style when it comes to looking for a house. Some begin the process of buying a year or two in advance, long before they are actually ready to purchase. Others wait until they have a major deadline looming in front of them causing...
I have always felt that in Real Estate knowledge can be and often is Power! The more you know about buying and selling, the more prepared you will be for any transaction that comes your way. Unfortunately, many people plunge into Real Estate contracts...
Ask for a written CMA - A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is an analysis of comparable homes in the neighborhood. This study shows you the sale prices of comparable homes in the neighborhood, along with asking prices of other homes in the area currently...