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Why is the monthly mortgage payment the same now as compared to six to months ago? What is the importance of home appreciation, building equity and the annual mortgage interest tax deduction as a part of home ownership versus renting? Home prices six months ago were inflated by moderate demand coupled with the historically and… Continue

What to expect during the home inspection process on both the sell and buy sides? As our DC-MD-VA metro market (DMV), more specifically Northern Virginia (NoVA) housing market, moves towards what is normalcy, what should both home sellers and buyers expect of the home inspection process? As a home owner, there are things you can… Continue

Can buyers find some leverage in this continually low inventory market? In this crazy competitive market, what can buyers do to protect themselves and gain some level of an advantage? Here are five main strategies for home buyers in the present market. The DC-MD-VA Metro Area (DMV) and more specifically, Northern Virginia (NoVA) real estate… Continue

Title Company Importance (A Realtor’s Perspective) As Realtors, who attend a lot of settlements on a yearly basis, we’ve seen our share of high quality and disorganized title company work. So, why is choosing the right title company important? Is using a high quality title company important regardless of whether you are buying or selling… Continue

Let’s Talk Value!? As the market has shifted towards normal, buyers are gaining a bit of leverage. What is the value that you get working with a top producing realtor to buy or sell a house? Where are you missing a lot of value when working with discount real estate agents and discount brokerages? Here… Continue

What do homeowners do when they want or need to move to new home, but can’t do so without selling their existing property? What do homeowners do when they want or need to move to another home, but can’t do so without selling their existing property? Adding a contingency on the sale of your existing… Continue

Pinpointing NoVA Housing Market in August 2022 The DC-MD-VA (DMV) counties tracked in this article are: Washington D.C. Metro – Alexandria City, VA; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church City, VA; Frederick, MD; Loudoun, VA; Montgomery, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Washington, DC. We’re specifically focused on the Northern Virginia (NoVA) counties. Will there be a… Continue