Tag Archive: #SterlingRealEstate

2023 CountrySide Events

Here are the planned CountrySide events for 2023.  Starting with the Spring Fling on April 1.  Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt and other activities. ...

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Spring Market Seller Tips

Here are the must have tips for selling your home in the spring market.  If you’d like more information or a customized marketing plan, please contact me.   ...

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Can’t Afford To Buy?

The Northern VA housing market is definitely expensive and it can become very frustrating when you don’t think you can afford to buy a home instead of renting. Here are a few ideas to consider and reach out if you’d like to learn more.   ...

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It is Still A Sellers Market

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, ...

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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. ...

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Money For First Time Buyers

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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