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How Much Home Should You Buy?

You were just pre-approved for $420,000 for a mortgage.  Does that mean you should spend $420,000 on a new home?  I say absolutely not.  Everyone knows that there are lots of expenses that come with owning a home and being “house poor” is no way to live.  Of course you ...

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Buy for Your Future Self

The average time a person stays in a home was seven years.  Now, it is more like ten years.  So, when you are out shopping for a home, you will want think about how the home will fulfill your needs and wants in the future. For example, if you would like ...

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Not a Salesperson

I love working with buyers.  The excitement and anticipation of finding a new home is something I get caught up in with each and everyone one of my clients. Believe it or not, it is just as exciting for me as it is for my buyers.  And it is not because ...

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Buying a Fixer Upper? There’s a Loan for That

Did you know that there are loan programs that allow you to finance repairs or updates to a home that you want to purchase or refinance?  This is great for buyers who are considering a property that will need some work but they don’t have the cash on hand for the ...

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Homebuyer Seminar – FREE

Homebuyer Seminar October 20, 2016 Please join us in One Loudoun for a no pressure, no sales pitch seminar where you can learn from industry experts about the home buying process. This FREE seminar is a great way to ask questions of lenders, REALTORS, and Settlement agents to gain insight ...

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Tips for Moving Into a New Home

It’s no secret that moving into a new place is stressful and physically demanding.  Here are a few things you may not have thought of and are highly recommended when you move into your new home.   ALL POWERED UP Make sure electricity is on and that all of your ...

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Ikea + Baseball = Summer Perfection

Every year we go to at least one minor league baseball game and it is a ton of fun. We are still hoping that we will get a stadium here in Loudoun County but until then, we like going to the Potomac Nationals in Woodbridge, VA.  Here is a routine that ...

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Why Do I Have to Sign That?

Buyer Agency Agreement – Virginia Law You’ve been browsing for homes online for awhile and now are ready to buy.  One day while you are looking at properties online, you see one that you REALLY want to see in person.  So you call a real estate agent from the website and ...

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Loudoun County Winery Tours

It’s time to plan a trip to some of the beautiful wineries in Loudoun County.  Why not make a full day of it and have someone else do the driving?  There are several companies that will take you on a day trip so that you can visit one or several of ...

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