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…
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…
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…
Oftentimes when people hear “reverse mortgage” their thoughts turn negative. But for some, reverse mortgages can be an excellent choice. Here are the top seven things I think you need to know about reverse mortgages in order to make an…
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…
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…
You may have heard that real estate investment is a smart area to explore. It can generate a mostly passive stream of income, provide a variety of tax breaks, offer long-term financial gains and diversify your portfolio — you don’t…
Last month, we started talking about mortgages by learning the details of adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs. I went into a lot of detail about the pros and risks of these types of mortgages, but we didn’t get into the…
With a warmer than normal winter, the spring market has gotten off to an early start. The early months’ statistics are pointing to a successful year in real estate for our area. With high levels of sales, we’ve got good…
Once you’ve decided to buy or sell a home, your next decision is whether or not to work with a realtor. The majority of Americans choose to have a realtor handle real estate transactions because realtors are experts in the…
