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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new ...

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16 Newland Court, Sterling, VA

9/29/25 Update:  UNDER CONTRACT! We were happy to have 21 showings over just two days and the seller received multiple offers over the list price.  Preparation and presentation make all the difference.    MOVE-IN READY!!! Meticulously Maintained Home in CountrySide, Sterling, VA. This beautifully cared-for 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers space and comfort in all ...

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Savvy Negotiation Helps Win the Deal

Purchasing a home is not the same as buying a product off the shelf. You don’t simply pay the price on the tag and know it’s yours. You can’t just see a home for sale and say, “I’ll take it!”, especially if the market is competitive. You need to make ...

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Mortgage Rates Lower

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. ...

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Is it the Right Time to Sell?

If you’re entertaining the idea of selling your home, especially within the next year, one question you might be grappling with is, “Should I sell now, or wait until market conditions are more favourable?” The answer is simple. Your decision to sell should be guided by your own needs and desires ...

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Concerned About Inventory Levels?

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s ...

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Buy Now or Wait for Rates?

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped ...

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Setting Emotions Aside When Selling

Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part ...

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43372 Whitehead Ter, Ashburn

This brick-front beauty in sought-after Westmoore offers the perfect blend of style, space, and convenience. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, and a 2-car garage, you’ll have room for everyone and everything. Inside, the open-concept main level shines with hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a showstopper kitchen ...

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