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939 Holborn Ct, Sterling

*UPDATE* 5/7/2021 This lovely townhome is now SOLD We received multiple offers within 2 days of being on the market and it sold for $320,000.  The owner was so happy that now he can move back to MD to be closer to family. He owned this townhome for over 20 years ...

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157 Peyton Rd, Sterling

UPDATE: Under Contract as of 3/21. Multiple offers and for over list price. The home you have been waiting for! It will be ready to show on March 18, 2021. This beautiful brick front home in Countryside has been redone from top to bottom. Everything is new! 🏠 5 Bedrooms 🏠 3.5 Baths ...

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ASK THE EXPERT – HOME INSPECTOR

In this edition of Ask the Expert, I talk with Brandon, a home inspector with Donofrio and Associates. He talks about the five most common maintenance things that homeowners are not doing. You would be surprised at what they are and how easy they are to do.   https://youtu.be/wueNhmkkwZQ ...

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ASK THE EXPERT – FOUNDATIONS

I have been through many home inspections and there are definitely common things that happen with every home. I wanted to start a mini video series where I talk with experts in different areas about the things they wish homeowners knew. In this short video, I am talking with Tony, a ...

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10 Dudley Court, Sterling

Look how lovely this home in Countryside is! It will be ready for showings tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 26th $545,000 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 updated baths. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops. Office, finished basement, three season porch and large patio. Hardwoods throughout. On a cul-de-sac street with fenced yard. Lots of storage throughout!   ...

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Contract Contingencies

When you start the process of searching for a new home or putting your home up for sale, you have probably heard your real estate agent use the term "Contingency" when it comes to the contract details.  But what is a contingency and what does that mean for you? A contingency clause is ...

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This Crazy Market

2021 Housing Market - January If you have talked to anyone trying to buy a house in Northern VA recently, you may have heard that it seems impossible. Homes are selling within hours and buyers are having to take extreme measures to have their offer accepted, short of offering their first ...

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How To Finance A Renovation

How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation Do you have an outdated kitchen? Overrun backyard? Unusable basement space? If you have a home renovation project on your mind, the first thing you have to consider is how you are going to finance it. Here are the most common options to make ...

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Off Market Properties

What is an Off-Market Property? Recently, I've had a few clients ask me about finding "Off-market" properties.  Off-market means that the house is not in the MLS, Zillow, or any of the other home search websites.  Real estate agents call these opportunities "pocket listings".  And until recently, an agent could tell ...

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