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Shop for a Home or Qualify for a Loan? Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approval

Chicken or the Egg?? Shop for a Home or Qualify for a loan?? Homeowners often struggle with the decision to look for a house (the fun part) or get pre-qualified for a mortgage loan (the less-fun portion) first. While "which to do first"…

Winning Buyer’s Tips in a Competitive Seller’s Market

Buyers, Home, Real Estate, Sellers, Tips

I have the honor of currently representing several buyers. A few are first-time buyers and a few are experienced buyers. Even the experienced buyers are a bit nervous about finding their dream home in today’s current market. Low mortgage…

Coming Soon: “Village” Style Single Family Home in South Riding

Home for Sale, Home Sale, South Riding, VA

Just Listed: Single family home in South Riding, VA with over 3,000 square feet of space over 3 levels.

7 Easy DIY Home Improvements to Freshen Up Your Space Before Spring

COVID-19, DIY Home Projects, Home, Home Renovations, Tips

Snow continues to fall in Loudoun County, but it’s never too early to start planning for the spring to come. As many of us have spent more time in our homes these past 12 months than ever before, it’s never the wrong time to do some spring…

Should You Buy — or Ask For — A Home Warranty When Purchasing a Home?

Buyers, Home, Sellers, Tips

Right now, in this strong Seller's Market, you won't see too many Sellers offering a Home Warranty to potential Buyers. But in times when there is more inventory of homes and things are more competitive for Sellers, it can help set their home…

Self-Employed, COVID, and Applying for Mortgages

Buyers, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Mortgages, Real Estate

Buying a home is a major life decision. Not only is your home the place where you’ll spend a large amount of your time—and maybe even more time as the work-from-home trend continues—buying a home is a large financial investment. As…

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Update on Birchwood at Brambleton Active Adult Community: It’s Selling Fast!

Active adult communities, Brambleton, VA, Buyers, New Construction, Northern Virginia neighborhoods, Senior Living

Many of you may remember my post from a little over a year ago in which I introduced you to Birchwood at Brambleton, an "active adult" community for the 55+ set, nestled into the southeast corner of the award-winning master planned community…

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Loudoun’s 2021 Real Estate Forecast

Buyers, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Home, Market Stats, Real Estate

2020. A year for the ages. Loudoun County, Virginia has always been an opportunistic location to plant family roots, but in 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic, the lowest mortgage rates in decades, and low housing inventory made Loudoun…

Rely on a Realtor®, not a “Zestimate,” to Get the Most Accurate Picture of Your Home’s Value

Sellers, Uncategorized

It's always best to use a Realtor, not a "Zestimate," to determine the market value of your home.

What Exactly Is Home “Staging?”

Home, Sellers

Staging a home helps present it in the best possible light for a quick and successful sale. Virtual staging is a great tool for showcasing vacant homes.

Best Fall Hiking Views (and Brews) in Northern Virginia

Fall, Family Activities, Fun Things To Do, Get to NoVA, Outdoor Spaces

With the crisp, cool, fall air settling into Northern Virginia, now, is a better time than any, to enjoy the gorgeous autumn views (and brews) throughout our community. If you’re looking for an exciting hike this weekend, capped off with…

3 Loudoun County Real Estate Trends Emerging from COVID-19

Buyers, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Home, Home Offices, Outdoor Spaces, Real Estate

If Q3 2020 was any indication, the real estate market in Northern Virginia is still on the rise. Homes are flying off the market at a record pace for more money than they have since our housing boom in the early 2000s. Location independence,…