Categories for First Time Buyer

2024 Housing Market

2024 Housing Market Forecast Some Highlights Thinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market? Experts forecast home prices to end this year up 2.8% and to rise another 1.5% in 2024. And climbing prices help make homeownership a good investment. Plus, home sales are projected to increase in 2024. That’s good news because it means ...

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How’s The Market?

The housing economy headlines you see on the news may not necessarily reflect what is happening in our local market. But those stories can be scary, especially if you were effected by the crash in 2006-2008.  But if you’ve lived in the Northern VA area for awhile, you know that ...

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19942 Upland Ter, Ashburn

JUST SOLD for $585,000  Under Contract As Of Saturday, Sept. 23 Ready to Show on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Offered at $560,000 Welcome to this lovely brick front, end-unit townhome in Ashburn. It has been fully renovated and this gem is an absolute move-in-ready haven. As soon as you step ...

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Buying While Self-Employed

As a self-employed individual you have the same loan options and requirements as a wager earner does. However, you do have the added complexity of providing detailed proof of income.  Here’s what you need to be aware of and prepared for: ✅ Organize your finances and records. You will need ...

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Home With A Pool?

Are you considering taking the plunge into owning a property with a swimming pool?🏊‍♀️💦 Before you make a splash, let’s explore the pros and cons to ensure you make a confident and informed decision: 🌟 Pro: Resort-Style Oasis at Your Doorstep! Enjoy the luxury and relaxation of having your own ...

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April 2023 Market Update

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® just released the April numbers. Here is a quick summary of what the market looked like. Please reach out if you’d like more detailed information on how the current market may impact your moving plans.   ...

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Real Estate Fraud #2

The Buying And Selling Of Your Mortgage Loan My last blog post talked about wire fraud scams. If you missed it, you can read it here: Wire Fraud Scams. When you finish signing the closing paperwork on your new home, your settlement packet will include a payment coupon that you ...

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7 Bentmoor Ct, Sterling, VA 20165

UPDATE: SOLD for $655,000 on June 12, 2023. Under Contract as of May 18th.  My sellers received an offer the first day on the market that they just could not refuse. COMING SOON! Available to show on Thursday, May 18th Priced at $625,000 You are going to love this beautiful, ...

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38 Haxall Court, Sterling

SOLD for $470,000. UNDER CONTRACT as of May 7, 2023 Even with low inventory, we did not expect this level of interest. We had 89 showing appointments, 30 open house visitors and 8 offers.  The sellers are thrilled to have received great terms and a contract price of $470,000! COMING ...

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