Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite
Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite. Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 1...
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Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now?
Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled...
How Much Earnest Money Do You Need to Buy
How much earnest money do you need to buy a home in Fairfax County?
Buyers in Fairfax County typically put down 1% to 3% of the purchase price as earnest money.
If you're buying a home in Fairfax County, understanding earnest money in Fairf...
Take It or Leave It
Take It or Leave It. Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.
That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are t...
Down Payments Are Smaller Than You Think
Down Payments Are Smaller Than You Think. If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.
In many places...
Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been
Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been. Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right no...
What To Expect from the Housing Market
What To Expect from the Housing Market. If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas ad...
Sell Your Home & Buy Another in Northern Virginia
Can you sell your home and buy another at the same time in Northern Virginia?
Yes. Many homeowners in Northern Virginia successfully sell their current home and buy another at the same time. The right strategy depends on your equity, timeline,...
Should You Wait for Lower Rates?
Should You Wait for Lower Rates? Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” ...
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help. If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.
It may not be something you’...