Categories for First Time Buyer

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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20871 Cosworth Terrace

UPDATE! Under Contract as of Friday, April 21.  We received two amazing offers the first day this home was on the market. Ready to Show, Friday, April 21 Stunning Cascades Townhome! You are going to ! It is so bright, open, and cheery! The open concept, flexible floor plan will ...

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Dream of Homeownership

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely ...

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Can’t Afford To Buy?

The Northern VA housing market is definitely expensive and it can become very frustrating when you don’t think you can afford to buy a home instead of renting. Here are a few ideas to consider and reach out if you’d like to learn more.   ...

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Is It Time To Stop Renting?

  Here are eight signs that say you might be ready to stop renting and become a home owner. Maybe it is time to invest in your own home and build equity. Let’s chat about your options. ...

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Money For First Time Buyers

Virginia Housing (formerly VHDA), has spent the last 50 years making homeownership more affordable.  Here are some of the programs that you can take advantage of as a first time home buyer: DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT (DPA) This grant provides money to qualifying first time buyers and it does not ...

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