How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment Some Highlights Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn’t try to time the market. Instead, it’s better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even ...
Continue ReadingWhat Will It Take for Prices To Come Down? You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home. But experts agree that’s not what’s in the cards – and ...
Continue ReadingShould You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): ...
Continue ReadingIs Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because ...
Continue ReadingRenting 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). ...
Continue ReadingMore 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. ...
Continue ReadingENTER 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. ...
Continue ReadingWhat 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 ...
Continue ReadingThe 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 ...
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