In the past year, the housing market has seen some exceptional activity. It has also seen a lot of people reevaluating just what it is they are looking for out of a home and homeownership. Real estate came out of the pandemic as a ... Read More
Buying a New Home
Should You Wait to Buy a Home?
With the state of the market today, some buyers are wondering if it doesn’t make sense to wait things out and see if the future brings more inventory and better prices while still offering advantageous mortgage rates. Deciding on the right time to a ... Read More
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 to find and buy a home without a real estate agent in an attempt to save money. But before you put yourself into this situation, keep some ... Read More
Are Open Floor Plans In or Out?
Open concept homes are nothing new. The floor plans started to dominate in the 1970s with a trend toward more contemporary styling and by the mid-90s it was hard to find any new construction that didn’t boast about its open floor ... Read More
Understanding the Escalation Clause
With the strong seller’s market we’re experiencing right now and all of the bidding wars that are happening as a result, the escalation clause is receiving more attention than ever. What is an Escalation Clause? An escalation ... Read More
What to Expect When Relocating to Springfield
Springfield is one of our favorite cities in Virginia, and our clients agree! This very popular suburb located just 15 miles southwest of Washington, DC is a perennial favorite for home buyers, offering a variety of interesting neighborhoods to ... Read More
Using Your Tax Refund and Stimulus on Home Equity
For those home buyers that have to work a little harder to come up with the money for a down payment and closing costs — or other home investments — this is for you. It has been reported that the majority of Americans filing their taxes receive ... Read More
How Important is Your Credit Score?
A credit score is a number — between 300–850 — that tells lenders a story about a consumer's creditworthiness. Credit scores can be confusing even for the financially astute, but in general, the higher the score, the more attractive a borrower will ... Read More
