If you’re thinking about selling your home but worried about lining up your move, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear is: “What if my home sells before I’m ready to move out?” A rent-back agreement (also called a “post-settlement occupancy agreement”) can give you ...
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Why So Many Love Calling This Sterling, VA Community Home If you’re looking for a neighborhood that blends convenience, natural beauty, and a true sense of community, it’s hard to beat CountrySide in Sterling, Virginia. I’ve lived here for over two decades, and after helping more than 70 neighbors buy ...
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New in Countryside! Update: Under Contract as of May 19, 2025. This gorgeous 4 bed / 3.5 bath home is full of updates —beautiful bathrooms, bamboo floors, a gorgeous kitchen, flexible living spaces, and a finished basement perfect for guests or game nights Sip your coffee under the custom covered ...
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13 Mucklehany Lane, Sterling, VA 20165 Join Us at The Open Houses: Friday, January 31 from 5 – 7 PM. Saturday, February 1 from 2 – 4 PM. This is your chance to own a truly exceptional home in the highly sought-after CountrySide neighborhood! This spacious and versatile ...
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Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). ...
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ENTER YOUR HOME HERE Get ready to light up the neighborhood and bring the festive cheer! This FREE and fun contest is for the CountrySide neighborhood in Sterling, VA. This year, I’m thrilled to offer two $100 prizes for the best-decorated homes—one for a townhome and one for a single-family home. ...
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Understanding the Changes to Real Estate Commissions To help explain these new changes, let’s first look at how commissions were paid before August 17, 2024. Before August 17, 2024 When a seller listed their home for sale they would sign a Listing Agreement with their agent. Within the agreement was ...
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When buyers are considering purchasing a home, they typically prioritize certain aspects of the home’s condition. The home does not have to be perfect, but in order to get top dollar for your home, you want it to be in the best condition possible to attract the best offers. ...
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We moved to Countryside in the late summer of 2003, and are still in the exact same house. We love it here and I was curious to see how much prices have changed in the last ten years. The results shocked me a little bit, but it just goes to ...
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