Looking for a simple way to determine if a rental property will give you the rate of return you want? This modified annual property operating data may be just what you’ve been looking for. There are many different rates of return that investor’s consider to determine whether a property will generate the yield that they […]
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How Brood X Cicadas May Affect Your Yard
The buzzing Brood X cicadas are now emerging en masse in the Northern Virginia area. For the first time in 17 years, they are coming out of their underground hideaways to live their approximately six-week lives, maturing, mating, and repopulating. Cicadas don’t bite or harm humans in any way. In fact, their only purpose is […]
Is a Home Inventory Necessary?
Most homeowners have insurance on their home that additionally, gives them coverage on their personal property. That is the first level of peace of mind to know that it is available to you if there is an unfortunate need for it from a burglary, fire, or some other insured circumstance. Personal property is handled slightly […]
Don’t Try Home Buying Without an Agent
Home prices are high and likely going higher if inventory remains low, so you may be thinking of trying home buying without an agent in an attempt to save money. But before you put yourself into this situation, keep some important considerations in mind. Why Home Buying Without an Agent is a Mistake You Aren’t […]
3 Home Seller Concerns of 2021
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) If it seems like today’s real estate market is like a hot air balloon just carrying sellers up, up, and away — you might be right. Homes are selling easier, more quickly, and at higher prices in almost every market. And many sellers have been taking advantage, but others […]
5 Fire Safety Tips to Protect Your Home
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) While not as many house fires happen in the summer months as the winter ones, it’s still a major concern, and there is nothing more devastating than losing everything you own to a house fire. With the right fire safety tips, you’ll have less to worry about. So whether […]
Deciding on Whether to Move
Some homeowners feel like they may as well throw a dart against the wall to decide whether to move or not. Other people might invoke a process attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Supposedly, to evaluate the options and bring clarity to the choice, this American founding father would list all the reasons for and against the […]
Do You Need to Be at Closing?
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) So you’ve found a house you love, made an offer, won the bid, and are about to close on your home. Congratulations! But now, whether due to a scheduling conflict or because you are looking to minimize face-to-face contact because of the pandemic, you’re wondering, do you need to […]