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What Are Home Inspections For?
What are home inspections for? Home Inspections are not intended for a buyer to get a perfect house. No house is perfect. The idea is for a buyer to have a professional look under the hood for structural defects and deferred mainte...
Monday Market Update: July 10, 2023
Hey Folks! Happy to report new listings shot up 18% over last week’s report. The summer selling season is in full swing. A nicer pace than the spring but we are seeing some properties fly off the shelf. What questions do you...
Onsite: Episode 13 – AU Park
Time to take a dive into our YouTube archive collection and take a look back at Onsite episode 13: AU Park! American University Park also known as AU Park has become a very popular neighborhood here in Northwest DC. AU Park is across Ma...
Should a Seller be Home During a Showing?
Absolutely not! No, a seller should not be home during a showing for a potential buyer. It is a huge turn off. This happened to some clients and I the other day. The seller was trying to sell the buyer and ask questions. It was a h...
Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run
Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s import...
The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own
Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently co...
Monday Market Update: July 3, 2023
Happy 4th of July! We had anticipated a pause for the long weekend and the new listings confirm our expectation. New offerings dropped 8 percent from last weeks report. Not a surprise while folks take a moment to rest and rel...
Onsite: Alexandria, VA
We’re taking it back to April 2019 today to check out our Onsite episode 10: Alexandria! Alexandria is the 7th largest independent city in the commonwealth of Virginia with many distinct neighborhoods such as Old Town, Del Ray and Poto...