It used to be that moving to the suburbs meant getting away from the city but the proximity to a major metropolis is precisely why Millennials are moving to second-city suburbs like Loudoun and Fairfax County. The Best Of Both Worlds Millennials want to maintain their...

The alternative home trend is still in full swing and continues to grow at a rapid pace. However, some of the early adopters of the tiny home movement are ready to return to a more traditional living space. Here’s what to do if you have outgrown your tiny home,...

As of 2017, the average age of first-time buyers was 32 years old. While there is no right or wrong age to buy, the reasons to buy have shifted drastically for the younger generations. Here are what those in their 20s and 30s must consider before buying. Are You...

We are in a DIY day and age where we can head online and learn just about anything our heart desires. As a homeowner or real estate investor you might be tempted to sell your home, investment property or commercial space yourself. Here’s what you need to know first....

Having a home that is paid in full is something we all dream of which is why it might be a surprise that many Baby Boomers with fully or almost paid-in-full homes are selling their family homes, not just to downsize to a smaller place—but to become renters. Here are...

For many, condos aren’t just starter homes but long-term real estate investments. No, you won’t have a yard the kids can play in—but that also means no landscaping. Here are just a few of the advantages of buying a condo. Amenities And Common Area Maintenance The...

For many, Airbnb began as a way to rent out the spare room in your home or your vacation rental while not in use. However, the earning potential has led many to consider purchasing property as an Airbnb investment. Here are just a few things to consider beforehand....

There is a hot new trend in luxury real estate in large cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York—white-boxing. This is the process of stripping a home before you place it on the market providing buyers with a clean slate to design the home of their dreams....

You’ve been saving up for your down payment for years. Now that you have found the perfect home you are likely to end up spending a bit more than you had initially planned. This goes beyond the lumped fees for closing costs, homeowner’s insurance and appraisal and...

If you are thinking of purchasing real estate as an additional revenue stream or as a long-term investment—consider investing in land instead of just property with an existing home or building. The reasons to invest are many. They Aren’t Making More Of It Land is not...

If you own a home in northern Virginia, odds are that your outdoor living space is substantially larger than your indoor square footage. Even if your patio or deck is small your yard is a wide-open space. One of the fastest growing trends in home upgrades is to turn...