I have conversations every day that remind me to go back to basics when you’re talking about real estate transactions. With that in mind, I’d Read more
First-Time Buyers
I have been in hundreds of homes in just the past few months, all over Northern VA and DC. I know the general layout of Read more
Many people ask about buying new construction versus an older home, and which one is a better value. This is a multi-faceted question since there Read more
Once you have a ratified (binding) contract, you’ll schedule a home inspection to occur within a specified number of days. Many people ask who can Read more
When you buy a home, inevitably something will break or need repairs, even if you do a home inspection. So when you’re getting ready to Read more
Did you know that HUD has a Good Neighbor Next Door Program that allows certain people to buy HUD homes for 50% off? There are Read more
Not to be debbie downer, but the perfect house doesn’t exist (or it’s $500k over your budget). There’s ALWAYS something you want to change, whether Read more
When a buyer does a home inspection, the findings can be grouped into two categories: 1) Required Repairs and 2) Requested Repairs. When determining whether Read more
So I’ll be honest – I’m usually of the “do as I say, not as I do” mentality, however, yesterday I took my own advice. Read more
Residents of the DC area know traffic is horrible, but now we can prove it. In 2009 and 2010, DC ranked top in longest commute Read more