Real Estate Agents used to counsel that it would be a good idea to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you even started the house-hunting process, but now it’s not just a good idea, it’s practically essential! Sure, you could try to make ... Read More
Home Buying Tips
Why You Can’t Qualify for A Mortgage
When you're ready to buy a home in Fairfax, you need to make sure you can qualify for a mortgage. Unless you have the cash to buy without a lender, this will likely be the first step you will take. If you skip the pre-approval step, you could end ... Read More
Are You Downsizing Your Home? Avoid These Common Mistakes
All the kids have moved away and you own far more house than you need. It has become a chore to keep the home clean and you're getting older. Is it time to downsize your home? Maybe you struggle to get up and down the stairs or you simply don't ... Read More
How to Improve Your Credit Before Home Shopping
Before you start shopping for your new home, it's a good idea to improve your credit. First-time home buyers often get blindsided by higher interest rates or even find it hard to get approved for a home loan due to their credit. While your credit ... Read More
Build or Buy: The Pros & Cons of Both
When it's time to move to a new home, the decision to build or buy a home isn't easy to make. There are plenty of pros and cons to both options. If you're relocating to Northern Virginia, you want to make sure you make the right decision. Here are ... Read More
15 Ways to Save for a Down Payment Faster
Saving for a down payment might seem impossible. You know you want to stop renting and finally become a first-time home buyer, but how do you save for the down payment? There are plenty of easy ways to save more money, faster, for your down ... Read More
