What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here? Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a ...
Continue ReadingWhat 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 ...
Continue ReadingI consider this a nice little report card for all of my hard work. Making the decision to leave IT and stay home with my kids was so difficult…..emotionally and financially but I am so glad I did it. I have never worked harder, but I have never been more ...
Continue ReadingAs you are planning your move, there are a few things that you need to consider when your pets are concerned. If you are moving locally, it might be a good idea to board your pet during the actual moving day. This will minimize stress on them and on you. ...
Continue ReadingI 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 ...
Continue ReadingThe Lender Your Work With Is Important The mortgage lender is one of the most important people you will work with when you buy a home. And the person or company you work with will have a huge influence on how smoothly the home purchase process goes, starting with your ...
Continue ReadingAs a buyer, can you get a better “deal” by going directly to the listing agent? In most cases, the answer is no. Some home buyers believe that if the seller doesn’t have to pay the buyer’s agent, they will lower the price on the home. However, the commission that ...
Continue Reading*UPDATE* – Closed! Open House – Sun, June 13 from 1-3 PM 512 Sunset View Ter SE, #408. Leesburg, VA Penthouse Level Condo $345,000 This penthouse level condo is move-in ready – just pack your bags and move in. It is very spacious with 3 bedrooms and 2 large baths. ...
Continue ReadingYou just finished signing the closing paperwork for your new home and you are very excited to start painting, unpacking and decorating. But here are a few more important tasks that you should take care of as soon as you can. ...
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