Recent Updates

1 Jeremy Court, Sterling VA

UPDATE:  Pending as of September 20,2024 Welcome to this beautiful home in the Countryside community. The kitchen and all bathrooms have been gorgeously remodeled and you will love this corner lot with its mature landscaping and inviting curb appeal. As you step inside, you are greeted with a remarkable entryway that ...

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Lists to Make When Selling Your Home

When you put your property up for sale, you want to make sure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. If, for example, a buyer doesn’t realize there is a great school just a couple of blocks away, ...

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Are We In A Buyer’s Market?

Navigating the Shifts in the Northern Virginia Housing Market: A Move Toward Balance The Northern Virginia housing market, once characterized by feverish activity and soaring prices, is undergoing a notable transformation. As we move further into 2024, the dynamics of buying and selling homes in this region are shifting from a ...

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Whole-Home Security Systems Continue to Evolve

Until recently, even the latest home security system could become obsolete overnight. But, newer whole-home integration systems are much more compatible with interchangeable parts and innovative add-ons.As a result, it’s now possible to have a multi-faceted security system that watches over many of the functions and activities in and around ...

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Commission Updates – Seller Version

Understanding the Changes to Real Estate Commissions To help explain these new changes, let’s first look at how commissions were paid before August 17, 2024. Before August 17, 2024 When a seller listed their home for sale they would sign a Listing Agreement with their agent. Within the agreement was a negotiated commission ...

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Commission Updates – Buyer Version

Understanding the Changes to Real Estate Commissions To help explain these new changes, let's first look at how commissions were paid before August 17, 2024. Before August 17, 2024 When a seller wanted to list their home, they would sign a Listing Agreement with their agent, agreeing to pay a commission to the ...

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Maximize Your Return on Investment

When it comes to home updates that provide the best return on investment (ROI), certain projects tend to add more value than others. Here are some of the top updates: 1. Minor Kitchen Remodel: - ROI: ~70-80% - Details: Updating cabinets (refacing or painting), replacing countertops (quartz or granite), installing a new backsplash, ...

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What Are Buyers Looking For?

  When buyers are considering purchasing a home, they typically prioritize certain aspects of the home's condition. The home does not have to be perfect, but in order to get top dollar for your home, you want it to be in the best condition possible to attract the best offers.  Here ...

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Putting Your Home In A Trust

WHY A LIVING TRUST A living trust, also known as a revocable trust, is a legal document that allows you to transfer ownership of your assets, including your home, into a trust while you are still alive. You can manage and use these assets as you normally would, and you have ...

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