Categories for Countryside – Sterling

Are Investors Buying All The Homes?

Is 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 ...

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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). ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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