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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you...
Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest po...
DMV Weekly Market Update: Aug 25, 2025
Welcome Back-to-School folks! Or is that next week for you? Get ready for the fall market. It's coming our way with potentially lots of new listings and maybe lower mortgage rates. How about you? Having thoughts of buying or sell...
Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More E...
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....