(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) With the heat of today’s real estate market, home buyers are looking for any ways they can speed up the process including the willingness to buy a house sight unseen. With demand far exceeding supply, the most attractive homes hitting the market are selling super fast, and usually with […]
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Don’t Fall For Easy Sales Hype From iBuyers
(Photo by Nicole De Khors from Burst) A lot of things have shifted from offline to online, especially over the last 18 months, but one easy scheme that may be too good to be true is the rise in online home buyers that promise to sell your house basically sight unseen. This is known as […]
Oldest Home in Burke for Sale
Have you ever wanted to see inside — or maybe live in — the oldest home in Burke for sale? Well here’s your chance as it just hit the market! Dating back to 1790, this fully renovated idyllic home is currently listed for just under $750,000. A Look at the Oldest Home in Burke for […]
Are You Covered?
A home warranty is a service contract that protects your home’s appliances and some systems from repairs or possible replacements. A convenient benefit of a home warranty is that when you report an item, they will assign a service provider to evaluate whether it should be repaired or replaced without the owner having to act […]
Enjoy Summer Concerts in Your NoVa Neighborhood
(Photo by Brodie Vissers from Burst) Springfield, Braddock, and Burke residents have some summer concerts to look forward to as the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series has returned to county locations this season. NoVa summer weather brings with it the opportunity to take advantage of the area’s parks, lakes, and outdoor attractions during […]
3 Best Places for Fishing In Burke
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) One of the great reasons to buy a home and live in Northern Virginia are the many and varied opportunities to enjoy nature so close to home. One of the most popular recreational activities is fishing in Burke! Right in our area, anglers find some of Virginia’s most popular […]
Title Insurance: Why You and Your Lender Want it
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) Like all insurance, title insurance is about peace of mind. But do you really understand the importance of this insurance? This isn’t a policy that asks you to pay premiums for protection against unforeseen future risks. Instead, it’s a one-time fee that actually saves you from financial loss in […]
Thoughts on Credit and Getting a Mortgage
Credit plays a huge role in getting a mortgage because it is a variable that helps the lender determine the likelihood that the loan will be repaid on a timely basis. Credit bureaus evaluate people’s credit worthiness using a FICO score. The higher the score the better the borrower’s credit. The mortgage rate charged to […]