Monthly Archives: February 2015
Why That Fixer-Upper Might Not Be the Right Purchase for You
It’s natural to want a deal and what better deals are out there than fixer-uppers? But does this home purchase make sense for you? Here are some things to consider ahead of time. • I’m handy but not a professional. … Continue reading
Why Use a Realtor® with New Home Construction?
What is the need if the sales representative in the builder’s sales office can write up the offer for me? That’s a legitimate question and an easy one to answer. There are obvious reasons and then not-so-obvious ones. 1. The … Continue reading
Millennial Home Buyers – Downsizing but Detail Oriented
According to a published report by Millennial Marketing, “Millennials are people born between 1977 and 2000. Although, there is not a universal agreement on this definition; There are more than 80 million of them. This makes their generation larger than … Continue reading
Posted in First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyers, Millennials
Tagged First Time Home Buyers, Home buyers, Millennials
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Does Your Realtor Use Professional Photography to Market Your Home?
This is a question that needs to be asked but oddly enough, most times it is never even brought up in a listing presentation! I drive this point home to my sellers. According to the National Association of Realtors statistical … Continue reading
Posted in Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Real Estate Photography, Staging
Tagged home search, internet, marketing, mobile apps, Photography, real estate, Sellers
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10 Terms First-Time Home Buyers Should Know
As first time home buyers prepare for the spring and contemplate whether to purchase or continue renting, this article is an excellent guide to navigating the often confusing language within mortgage lending! As a veteran agent, I still have trouble … Continue reading
Northern Virginia Real Estate Trends To Expect in 2015
There is much to look forward to where the real estate market in Northern Virginia is concerned – but it’s difficult to do so without reservation. After surviving the Great Recession of 2008, we are left a bit hesitant to jump into any … Continue reading
Posted in DC real estate, Fannie Mae, First Time Home Buyers, Freddie Mac, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Lending Institutions, market trends, Military Buyers, Mortgage Lending, Mortgages, Uncategorized
Tagged 2015 Real Estate Trends, Buyers, DC Real Estate, Fannie mae, First Time Homebuyers, Freddie mac, Home prices, Interest Rates, mortgages, Sellers, Underwater
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