Tag Archive: #JulieBowman

2022 – 4th of July Celebrations

Click the links for more info on each event.  June 24 and 25 Fireworks at George Washington’s Mount Vernon July 1st Star Spangled Sterling July 2nd Bike Parade and Puppet Show – Franklin Park  July 4th Leesburg Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Ol’ Time 4th of July Celebration – Claude ...

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Recession and Housing

What Caused the Housing Crash 15 Years Ago? Back in 2006, foreclosures flooded the market. That drove down home values dramatically. The two main reasons for the flood of foreclosures were: Many purchasers were not truly qualified for the mortgage they obtained, which led to more homes turning into foreclosures. ...

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20 Darian Ct, Sterling

SOLD for $645,000 on July 6, 2022. This home had 6 offers and the sellers were able to get great terms! Update: 20 Darian Ct is under contract as of June 6, 2022.  We had lots of showings and six strong offers on this property.  Despite the higher interest rates, ...

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Countryside Expert

I am beyond grateful that I have been able to help over 50 families buy and/or sell a home in our Countryside community. My mission is to help you successfully navigate our ever-changing real estate market with ease. If you are ready to talk about selling and/or buying, call or ...

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Buying With Today’s Mortgage Rates

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment ...

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46545 River Meadows Ter, Sterling

 Under Contract as of May 9, 2022 and SOLD on Jun 8 for $645,000!  Ready to Show, Thursday, May 5, 2022 Offered at $595,000 This end-unit, brick-front, Cascades townhome is beautiful and move-in ready! 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on three finished levels with an amazing deck backing to a ...

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140 Peyton Rd, Sterling, VA 20165

UPDATE: SOLD for $830,000 as of May 27, 2022 Welcome to this beautiful Countryside home with perennial garden beds. Enjoy 4 spacious bedrooms on the upper level, 3.5 baths, finished basement, a gorgeous three season room, 2 car garage and a fenced-in backyard. It has everything you have been looking ...

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Dealing With Rising Mortgage Rates

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you ...

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Housing Bubble?

Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned ...

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