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The 50 Year Mortgage

50-year mortgage? It’s making headlines but is it a clever move or a hidden trap? Here’s the deal, a 50-year amortization brings your monthly payment way down, good news for affordability. But you are still paying for 50 years. That mea...

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Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buye...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Market Update: January 5th, 2026

Welcome back folks! New inventory has more than doubled since last week and buyers are out looking. All signs point to a busy Spring Market ahead. How are you feeling about the housing market in 2026?

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Never Skip the Walk-Through

Never Skip the Walk-Through There was a snake - in the house. And this is exactly why we do a final walkthrough before closing. As buyers, that walkthrough isn’t just a formality — it’s to confirm the home is in the same condition as...

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