So far, 2018 has been a positive year in terms of the housing market — and that trend looks to continue for the rest of the year. We’ve recovered from the economic recession of a few years ago, and the…
When it comes to real estate, it helps to understand the terminology being used. That’s true whether you’re buying or selling a house. I work with clients all the time to help them understand interest rates and how they affect…
If you’ve been looking for a new home, you already know we’re in a tight housing market here in Northern Virginia. Because the inventory of available houses — not just in our area, but nationwide — is down, the price…
The world of real estate has its own language. And just like in many industries, people assume you know what they’re talking about. But ARMs, contingencies, PITI and PMI aren’t common language for everyone. If you’re launching into the world…
Whether you’re a numbers person or not, if you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, these numbers should interest you. This month I’m reporting on recent market statistics for Prince William County. I’ve got numbers for how…
There aren’t too many things more American than purchasing land and building your dream home upon it. If you are one of the millions of Americans who want to choose their plot before building their home, this blog is for…
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…
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…
