Tag Archive: #JulieBowman

Too Many New Homes?

Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to ...

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More Inventory Available

As of today, June 13, there are 101 homes in Loudoun County under $950,000 that have been on the market for more than 14 days.  With end of the school year activities and graduations, homes have not been selling as quickly.  If you put your search on hold, now is ...

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Protect Your Car Key Fob

In our modern world, technology has made our lives more convenient in many ways, including how we access and start our vehicles using keyless entry systems and car fobs. However, with these advancements comes a potential risk: criminals can intercept the signals from your car fob, gaining unauthorized access to ...

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10 Years of Countryside

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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Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down?

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing ...

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Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and ...

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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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Commission Changes Part 3

As a seller, you have options when it comes to deciding how you want to market your home. With the pending changes coming, let’s talk about the pros and cons regarding a seller offering buyer agent compensation. Benefits of Offering Buyer Agent Compensation Enhanced Visibility and Increased Showings Lead to ...

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Commission Changes Part 2

The day that the new broke on the headlines, I recorded this quick 2 min video explaining what these changes are and what it may mean.  However, nothing is finalized and changes won’t be effective until later this summer. Of course the headlines are not quite accurate, and many details ...

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