Categories for First Time Buyer

Dealing With Rising Mortgage Rates

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you ...

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Housing Bubble?

Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned ...

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42 Dorrell Ct, Sterling, VA

UPDATE: Under Contract as of April 15, 2022 Welcome to this move-in ready townhome in Countryside. All you have to do is unpack your things and enjoy! 2 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, a finished basement and fenced back yard. It has it all. Beautiful new LVP flooring was just ...

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Costs of Buying A Home

What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know, you’re not expected to have all the answers yourself. There ...

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What is Causing the Demand?

Over the last two years we have seen the demand for homes continue to increase.  According the the Virginia REALTORS® Association, our inventory in Virginia has ranged from 25%-45% less inventory than previous years. But what is causing this demand? There are several reasons:  Babyboom According to the latest census, ...

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23 Southall Ct, Sterling

23 Southall Court, Sterling, VA – Countryside UPDATE: After over 70 showings in three days, 10 written offers, this home went under contract on January, 17, 2022. Offered at: $315,000 This updated, end-unit Countryside town home is move-in ready with fresh paint throughout and brand new carpet on the upper ...

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46732 Woodmint Terrace

46732 Woodmint Terrace, Sterling, VA UPDATE: After over 100 showings in three days, 11 written offers, this home went under contract on January, 17, 2022. Offered at $440,000 This lovely brick-front, one car garage townhome is move-in ready. The updated kitchen has quartz countertops, newer appliances, gas cooking, two pantries ...

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Get Your Offer Accepted

I am predicting a very similar real estate market in 2022 for the Northern VA area. Prices won’t be increasing like they did in 2021 however, we will continue to see multiple offers and bidding wars on the homes that do hit the market.  So, what can you do? A ...

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9505 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas

UPDATE: Under Contract as of December 5, 2021 Ready to show Friday, December 3 This home has over 2,400 finished square feet with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths and an abundance of storage throughout. Enjoy the cozy living room with a brick fireplace and the sunny upper level with ...

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