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Should You Buy a Home that Needs Work?

Imagine you find a home on the market that checks all the boxes. There’s only one issue. It needs work. Perhaps the paint has faded, or the kitchen is old, or there are repairs needed. Should you make an offer on that home? That depends on many factors, of course. The first ...

Net Worth Gap: Renting vs. Buying

Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows ...

More Homes, More Opportunity

More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have ...

2024 Holiday Lights Contest

ENTER YOUR HOME HERE Get ready to light up the neighborhood and bring the festive cheer! This FREE and fun contest is for the CountrySide neighborhood in Sterling, VA. This year, I'm thrilled to offer two $100 prizes for the best-decorated homes—one for a townhome and one for a single-family home. HOW TO ...

Home Sales After The Election

Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a ...

The Cost of Selling A Home

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House? If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how ...

2025 Market Predictions

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you're thinking of buying ...

Reservoir Park Opens Oct. 21

The innovative park design includes a welcome center, crew facility, boat rental facility, several picnic pavilions, trails, waterfront boardwalks, a bridge, site utilities, a restroom building, educational exhibits, and various other site features‒all designed with source water protection in mind. You can enjoy kayaking, fishing and waterfront hiking on over ...

CountrySide Fall Fest 2024

If you haven't already put it on your calendar, the CountrySide event is on Saturday, October 5 from 12-4 PM. The HOA puts on a great time with pony rides, bouncy houses, food, games and more. You'll even go home with a pumpkin. Please stop by our table. We are bringing ...