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What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few ...

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Are Investors Buying All The Homes?

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because ...

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Net Worth Gap: Renting vs. Buying

Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). ...

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More Homes, More Opportunity

More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. ...

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2024 Holiday Lights Contest

ENTER YOUR HOME HERE Get ready to light up the neighborhood and bring the festive cheer! This FREE and fun contest is for the CountrySide neighborhood in Sterling, VA.  This year, I’m thrilled to offer two $100 prizes for the best-decorated homes—one for a townhome and one for a single-family home. ...

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Home Sales After The Election

Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the ...

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The Cost of Selling A Home

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House? If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, ...

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2025 Market Predictions

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking ...

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Top 5 Dangers of Overpricing Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, pricing it right from the start is critical. While it’s tempting to list your property at a higher price with the thought of “testing the market” or leaving room for negotiation, this strategy can backfire. Overpricing can lead to extended time on the ...

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