Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First. If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort. Or do you fix it up a bit first – ...
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2025 CountrySide Holiday Lights Winners! ✨ Thank you to everyone who lit up our neighborhood this season — it’s truly one of my favorite things to see CountrySide sparkle. A huge congratulations to our two winners, each receiving a $100 prize: 🏆 Maria Allen – 26 Millard Ct 🏆 Johanna ...
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Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This. Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not ...
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Voting Opens on December 19th, 2025. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORTES! CLICK HERE FOR LIGHT MAP HOW IT WORKS: Voting will begin on December 19 and run through December 28th. Neighbors and visitors to the neighborhood will be able to vote online for their favorite townhouse ...
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The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 87 during this report period, down from 95 in the previous month. This decline reflects a slowdown in buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 72, demand remains significantly stronger on an annual basis, reflecting a ...
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can ...
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When most people think about selling a home, they picture spring flowers and summer sunshine. But winter can be a surprisingly smart time to sell, and in many cases, it comes with advantages that sellers don’t expect. Less Competition, More Visibility One of the biggest perks of selling in winter ...
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There’s growing talk of 50-year mortgages being introduced in the U.S. — a move that could make monthly payments more affordable but also stretch your loan into a lifetime commitment. So, is it a good idea? Let’s break it down using a real-world example. Comparing 30-Year vs. 50-Year Mortgages Scenario: ...
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Thinking about selling your home in Sterling, VA? The market has changed. For the first time in years, we’re seeing more inventory, homes taking a bit longer to sell, and fewer active buyers than in the height of the pandemic boom. It’s not a bad market — it’s a balanced ...
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