If you’ve ever purchased a home or have been perusing the market for a while, chances are good that you’ve encountered the term “contingency.” But just what is a contingent contract? A contract with a contingency on it means that…
Is moving day coming up soon for you? I bet you’ve got lists for everything and a plan for moving day to ensure you leave nothing out! In your planning, have you made a special one for your pets? There’s…
Prince William County has seen many changes over the years. But one thing has stayed strong and steady — our school system! You don’t have to search too hard to discover that PWC features some of the best schools in…
First, just what is RESPA? Does it stand for the very popular group Really Educated and Sporty People Assembling? OK. That’s a pretty easy “false” answer; consider it your freebie. RESPA stands for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, but…
Some people hear statistics and tune them out. I think it’s important (and exciting!) to stay on top of what’s going on in the real estate markets around us. Lucky for us, I’ve got pretty positive stats to share about…
It’s vacation season! Family and friends all around me are planning their summer getaways. If you have a week or more, it’s usually no problem to travel as far as you like. But if you have only a few days…
Sometimes in the real estate industry, we throw around acronyms and terms average folks aren’t familiar with. I’m trying to clear some of those up for my clients and readers, so you can feel empowered and informed when it comes…
So maybe I can’t make it a complete cinch, but I can certainly help you get organized for a successful move! Whether you’re moving out of state or five miles down the road, relocating an entire household and family is…
When we start to talk about mortgages and lending, there are a lot of terms that pop up like ARMs, interest rates, fixed rates, conventional, equity, closing dates, etc. Then there are a few names tossed around, too – Fannie…
In the real estate business, we’re as bad at tossing around acronyms as they are in the military! There are ARMs and CMAs, MLS and FSBOs. Since I’ve recently been focused on the various types of mortgages, let’s stick to…
