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Open House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask

An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel ...

Credit Score Myth

The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans ...

Sterling, VA Market Update – Dec 2025

The Northern VA market experienced a typical holiday season market, with not a lot of inventory. Surprisingly, we saw higher than usual buyer activity. This is a promising sign for a balanced, and healthy spring market. The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 67 during ...

Should You Sell “As-Is”?

Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First. If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort. Or do you fix it up a bit first – so ...

Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...

Winners – CountrySide Let It Glow Contest

2025 CountrySide Holiday Lights Winners! ✨ Thank you to everyone who lit up our neighborhood this season — it’s truly one of my favorite things to see CountrySide sparkle. A huge congratulations to our two winners, each receiving a $100 prize: 🏆 Maria Allen - 26 Millard Ct 🏆 Johanna Finch - 6 Awsley ...

Worried About Home Values?

Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This. Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling ...

Start the Home Selling Process this Month

If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...

CountrySide Holiday Light Contest

Voting Opens on December 19th, 2025. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORTES! CLICK HERE FOR LIGHT MAP HOW IT WORKS: Voting will begin on December 19 and run through December 28th. Neighbors and visitors to the neighborhood will be able to vote online for their favorite townhouse and their favorite single family home. ...