Tag Archive: buying a house

Real Estate Fraud #2

The Buying And Selling Of Your Mortgage Loan My last blog post talked about wire fraud scams. If you missed it, you can read it here: Wire Fraud Scams. When you finish signing the closing paperwork on your new home, your settlement packet will include a payment coupon that you ...

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Real Estate Fraud #1

Real estate has it’s fair share of scams and fraudulent activity.  I take great care in educating my clients so that they are aware of potential scams and how to protect themselves.  These criminals can be very sneaky and sophisticated, so the more you know, the better prepared you can ...

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Moving With A Pet

Tips For Moving with a Pet There’s no doubt that pets add another layer of stress and complication to a move, but of course we wouldn’t leave them behind for the world. Here are a few tips to help you transition your pet to the new address. 1. Prepare Your ...

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How To Buy Before You Sell

Have you been thinking about moving, but not sure how you can buy a new home without selling your current home? Good news! There are several financial options that would allow you to buy before you sell.  This is extremely helpful in a market like ours, where inventory is low. ...

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Dream of Homeownership

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely ...

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Can’t Afford To Buy?

The Northern VA housing market is definitely expensive and it can become very frustrating when you don’t think you can afford to buy a home instead of renting. Here are a few ideas to consider and reach out if you’d like to learn more.   ...

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Buying A Home in 2023

Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create a list of desired features, and prioritize them. Let’s ...

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2023 Market Predictions

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023 The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower ...

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2023 Buyer and Seller Consultations

2023 will be here before you know it and we will all have plans to exercise and eat healthy. Before you get busy with your marathon training, let’s put some time on your calendar to talk about your moving plans for next year. In my opinion, it is never too ...

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