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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. ...

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 ...

1187 Cambria Ter NE, Leesburg

Update: 2.24.2023 = SOLD! $600,000! Congratulations to the sellers! This beautiful end-unit, brick-front townhome features 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, a 2-car garage and a large fenced backyard. The lower level has a large and bright space that can be used as a home office, play ...

LOCO Market Update – Jan 2023

The spring market has sprung and from what I am seeing, buyers are anxiously waiting more inventory to hit the market. Interest rates have calmed down a bit and now, buyers are ready to get back into home shopping, so I do anticipate a strong spring market in 2023. Our ...

2022 Market Update – CountrySide

Here are the final numbers for our neighborhood real estate market. Despite the increase in interest rates, home prices remained steady through the end of 2022. We did see a shift in buyer activity and the market slowed significantly. But we are already seeing buyer demand creeping back up in ...

Buying A Home in 2023

Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create a list of desired features, and prioritize them. Let’s ...

Selling in 2023 – Best Practices

3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current ...

2023 Market Predictions

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023 The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower ...

2023 Buyer and Seller Consultations

2023 will be here before you know it and we will all have plans to exercise and eat healthy. Before you get busy with your marathon training, let’s put some time on your calendar to talk about your moving plans for next year. In my opinion, it is never too ...