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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...
DMV Weekly Market Update: Aug 11, 2025
Good news folks. Mortgage rates responded positively last week and adjusted down. A nice trend as we make our way through August. Do you have any questions about what’s happening in your neighborhood? Give me a call for a priva...
The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.”...
Trust Issues
💬’I don’t need an inspection, it looks fine.’ —Right... because if it looks good on the surface, there’s definitely nothing hiding behind the walls. 💬’Zillow says it’s worth more.’ —Perfect should we have Zillow joi...
The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more...
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actua...