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More Inventory Available

As of today, June 13, there are 101 homes in Loudoun County under $950,000 that have been on the market for more than 14 days.  With end of the school year activities and graduations, homes have not been selling as quickly.  If you put your search on hold, now is ...

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Sump Pump Maintenance

As a homeowner, is there anything less inconvenient or more stressful than having water flood your basement? With all of the regular maintenance tasks that are on your to-do list, sump pump maintenance is an important one. The average lifespan of a sump pump is approximately seven years, which can ...

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Don’t Hire Me to Show Homes

Hire me to be your advocate from the start! Showing a home is only a small part of what I do for my buyer clients. My role is to facilitate a smooth process from day one. You will feel informed, supported and excited about your home purchase. ...

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Tips for Younger Homebuyers

Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with ...

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Protect Your Car Key Fob

In our modern world, technology has made our lives more convenient in many ways, including how we access and start our vehicles using keyless entry systems and car fobs. However, with these advancements comes a potential risk: criminals can intercept the signals from your car fob, gaining unauthorized access to ...

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10 Years of Countryside

We moved to Countryside in the late summer of 2003, and are still in the exact same house. We love it here and I was curious to see how much prices have changed in the last ten years.  The results shocked me a little bit, but it just goes to ...

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Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down?

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing ...

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Commission Changes Part 3

As a seller, you have options when it comes to deciding how you want to market your home. With the pending changes coming, let’s talk about the pros and cons regarding a seller offering buyer agent compensation. Benefits of Offering Buyer Agent Compensation Enhanced Visibility and Increased Showings Lead to ...

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Commission Changes Part 1

Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a significant settlement in a commission lawsuit, raising questions and discussions within the real estate industry. Background: The lawsuit against NAR centered on allegations of anticompetitive practices related to buyer agent commissions. Critics argued that NAR’s rules restricted competition and transparency, ultimately ...

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