5 Things to Consider When PCS’ing to NOVA Every Permanent Change of Station (PCS) presents three basic options for military personnel with respect to living arrangements and Military Housing in Northern Virginia: Seek base housing, rent, or buy in the new location. When you are considering Military Housing in Northern Virginia, that is a big decision, but it’s […]
Real Estate Investing in Springfield, VA for Pros & Beginners
If you’re a fan of HGTV shows like Flip or Flop, Fixer Upper, or Property Brothers, then you may have considered becoming a real estate investor. And why not? It can be a very lucrative career or side gig. But is it still possible to become a real estate investor in this crazy market? The […]
FREE IN-HOME COVID-19 TESTS
Getting a free pack of 4 COVID-19 In-Home tests is very quick and very easy. The U.S. Post office has a webpage devoted to quickly getting the free test kits to you. Simply click the link below which will take you to the US Post Office official website. All you have to provide is your […]
The Valentine “Val” Grodis Collection
A collection of artifacts and documents related to Sgt. Valentine “Val” Grodis and his service in the US Army 9th Infantry Division through World War II. Valentine “Val” John Grodis was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1919 and served 5 years with the U.S. Army. He entered the service on October 16, 1940 and […]
A Lesson from a Pro
A well-known professional home stager, recently, decided to sell the 4,000+ square foot home which she lived in with her husband. It was certainly well maintained and by most standards, could have gone on the market immediately. However, she still went through a full staging effort before she listed the home. The work included painting […]
Equity, Price and the Agent You Select
A Seller’s equity in their home is the difference between what the home is worth and what they owe. At any point in time, it is an estimation because value is a very subjective term. If the seller thinks the home is worth more than an actual buyer will pay for it, the estimated equity […]
Rising Rents – Music to Your Ears?
Rents going up may not be pleasant to hear for tenants, but it could be music to your ears if you are an investor. The recent CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index, April 2021, showed a 5.3% increase in national rent year over year which doubled the increase experienced in April 2020. This is the largest annual […]
Homeownership Cycle and Inventory
An interesting homeownership cycle begins with a starter home and progresses to larger and smaller homes throughout a person’s lifetime. Within a few years after purchasing their initial home, they might move up to a little larger house. The reasons could be that they simply want a larger home and can afford it, or their […]
