Categories for Northern VA Real Estate

How Rent-Backs Work: Sell Now, Move Later

  If you’re thinking about selling your home but worried about lining up your move, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear is: “What if my home sells before I’m ready to move out?” A rent-back agreement (also called a “post-settlement occupancy agreement”) can give you ...

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Living In CountrySide, Sterling, VA

Why So Many Love Calling This Sterling, VA Community Home If you’re looking for a neighborhood that blends convenience, natural beauty, and a true sense of community, it’s hard to beat CountrySide in Sterling, Virginia. I’ve lived here for over two decades, and after helping more than 70 neighbors buy ...

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2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With ...

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Buy Your Next Home In Cash

Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on ...

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Concerned About Inventory Levels?

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. ...

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Shifting Market Expectations- 2025

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s ...

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Mortgage Rate Roller Coaster

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a ...

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Homeowners Insurance – Need To Know!

What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. ...

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Are You Asking These Questions About Selling Your Home?

Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House? Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these ...

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