Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children
Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children. If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over ti...
Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?
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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate? If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding yo...
Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back
Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back. Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you're wondering:
D...
Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions
Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions. Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In ...
What Is My Fairfax County Home Worth?
What Is My Fairfax County Home Worth? A Guide by Cristina Dougherty
What is my Fairfax County home worth?
To find out what your Fairfax County home is worth, you'll need to look at recent sales in your neighborhood, evaluate your home's con...
Why Are Split-Level Homes Harder to Sell in Fairfax, VA?
Why are split-level homes harder to sell in Fairfax, VA?
Split-level homes can be harder to sell in Fairfax because buyers often prefer more traditional layouts. Limited open space and stairs between levels may not align with current buyer p...
Home Projects That Boost Value
Home Projects That Boost Value. Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you m...
Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions
Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive.
What Are Concessions and Incentives?
Today, some of the most common ones are:
Help with closing costs
Mortgage rate ...
How Do I Sell My Home Fast in Fairfax County, VA?
How Do I Sell My Home Fast in Fairfax County, VA?
Cristina Dougherty Shares Expert Tips (more…)
Housing Market Forecasts Second Half of the Year
Housing Market Forecasts Second Half of the Year. From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is ...