Categories for First Time Buyer

Buyer Agent Commission

Debunking Myths: The Invaluable Role of Real Estate Agents Recent headlines have led many to believe that real estate agents will now be working for free or close to it. Unfortunately, this is not the full story and what it means for the industry going forward. Contrary to popular belief, ...

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No Crash and Prices Are Up

Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up. ...

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Do You Need Title Insurance?

Title insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects property owners and lenders from financial loss due to defects in a property’s title or ownership rights. When a property is bought or refinanced, a title search is conducted to uncover any potential issues with the title, such as unpaid ...

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Mortgage Rates Predicted Under 6%

Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. ...

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Video Your Home Inventory

Let’s start with why you should document your spaces. As homeowners, we cherish our spaces and the belongings within them. But have you ever considered the importance of documenting what you own? Enter the video inventory—a simple yet powerful tool that offers peace of mind and practical benefits in various ...

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4 Bentmoor Ct, Sterling

Update: Under Contract as of 2.14.2024 The sellers received an incredible, sight-unseen offer before the home was Active.   Welcome to this quiet corner of CountrySide. This home is being sold “as-is,” and with a bit of TLC and imagination, it could easily become the home you’ve always dreamed of. ...

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Mortgage Rate Influencers

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because ...

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2024 Housing Market

2024 Housing Market Forecast Some Highlights Thinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market? Experts forecast home prices to end this year up 2.8% and to rise another 1.5% in 2024. And climbing prices help make homeownership a good investment. Plus, home sales are projected to increase in 2024. That’s good news because it means ...

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How’s The Market?

The housing economy headlines you see on the news may not necessarily reflect what is happening in our local market. But those stories can be scary, especially if you were effected by the crash in 2006-2008.  But if you’ve lived in the Northern VA area for awhile, you know that ...

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