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What Are You Looking For in a Realtor?
I hear from my clients all the time that I am calm when things get stressful and that I bring my knowledge of the market. What are you looking for in the real estate agent you are hoping to work with?
What You Need To Know About Concessions
Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing cos...
Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Sear...
DMV Weekly Market Update: Aug 18, 2025
Get ready folks. Talk around town is about a good supply of listings once everyone gets back from their summer vacations. And that’s on top of continued good inventory as we make our way through these last few weeks of August....
Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pre...
Real Estate Jargon
We use a lot of jargon in the real estate industry. Have you ever talked with an agent and just nodded your head when they were saying something? How about contingent? The house is contingent. What does that mean? It’s shorthand for sayin...
A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s w...
3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes. There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices rig...