2020 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Home
The New Year is almost here making now the perfect time to set a few resolutions. While most of your goals will be centered around work and personal life, don’t forget to set a few resolutions for your home. Entertain More This Year One of the joys of having a home is...
What Type Of Investment Property Is Right For You?
Real estate is an excellent way to diversify your investment portfolio but which type of investment property is right for you? You must consider beyond commercial or residential real estate, to how your investment will help meet your goals and the type of commitment...
4 Things You Might Forget When Winterizing Your Home
Winter is almost here but the weather has already begun to cool down. If you haven’t yet it’s time to get your home ready for the months ahead. Here are a few things you don’t want to forget when winterizing your home. 1. Have Your Home Systems Inspected &...
Does It Seem Like Everyone Is Moving To Northern Virginia?
If it feels like an increasing number of people in the DC area are talking about moving to Northern Virginia or that every time you walk through your neighborhood you see a few new faces—it’s because NoVA is growing at record rates. Here are a few reasons why our...
How To Get Your Home Holiday Ready
The holiday season is an exciting time of celebration with family and friends. You want your home to be beautiful, warm, and welcoming to the guests that visit over the next several weeks. Here are a few tips to get your home holiday ready. Now is the perfect time for...
Is Winter The Best Time To Buy A Home?
If you are in the market for a NoVA home you might be wondering if you should wait a few months for spring or begin house hunting now. Here are a few factors to consider. The NoVA Market Is Competitive Year-Round Some real estate markets, particularly those in cold...
Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter
As the weather cools down outside you want your home to be a cozy place to relax and unwind. Here are a few ways to keep your home warm this winter. Upgrade Now is the time to consider upgrading your windows, doors, roof, siding, water heater, and home heating unit....
Is Hipsturbia The Reason Northern Virginia’s Real Estate Market Is Booming?
While some real estate markets continue to ebb and flow Northern Virginia’s market is steadily on the rise. Many believe Millennial’s growing demand for hipsturbias is a large reason why. Not to be confused with hipsters, it’s about moving to a “hip” suburb. What Is...
5 Ways To Improve Your Credit Score Before You Buy A Home
To be considered for a mortgage you will need a credit score of at least 660, but to access the lowest interest rates you will need your score to be at least 740. For example, a 100 or so point higher credit score saves an average of $60,000 less in interest for a 30...
How To Save For Your Down Payment
Saving for a down payment will take years but with a sound strategy in place, you can speed up the process. Most homeowners want to put at least 20 percent down, which in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties is around $104,000—with the median price in 2019 being around...
Short-Term Living Solutions When In-Between Homes
In a perfect world, your move-in date would perfectly coincide with your move-out date, but we don’t live in a perfect world. Here are a few short-term living solutions if your home sells before you find a new home, or if you have just moved to Fairfax or Loudoun...
How To Select The Perfect Plot Of Land
While most buyers are in the market for a finished commercial or residential space you might be in the market for the perfect plot of land. Buying land comes with a few unique considerations many of which are covered below. What Type Of Land Use Do You Desire? Land...
How To Find Your Dream Neighborhood In Loudoun Or Fairfax County
Before you start looking at houses you must determine what part of Loudoun or Fairfax County you want to live in. Overall our community is safe, our schools rate high, and you have a diverse range of real estate to choose from. However, you still need to find the city...
Does New Construction In Northern Virginia Cost More?
One of the first things you must decide when you begin searching for your dream home is whether you want a home that is newer or older. This decision will be based on a combination of your budget, desired design aesthetic and the built-in amenities. But you might be...
The Cons Of Downsizing Your Home
Whether the kids have moved out, you are ready to retire, or you are trying to save money—there are a few cons to downsizing your home. Yes, there are plenty of benefits but you must be mindful of the impact of your decision to live in less square footage. Less...