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DC Top Real Estate Agent Award
I am proud to share that DC Magazine has recognized me as a Top Real Estate Agent in their 2025 Real Estate Awards. It is an incredible honor and a meaningful milestone in a career built on consistency, client advocacy, and deep ex...
Moving Up to a Larger Home When You Still Have Debt
Many families in the Washington, DC metro area consider moving to a larger home while still carrying student loans, a car loan, or a small amount of credit card debt. This is completely normal—and often the right next step when your space no ...
Buying a Home on One Income in the DC Area
Buying a home on one income is more common in the Washington, DC metro area than many people realize. Whether one partner is staying home with a new baby, returning to school, changing careers, or simply taking a break from work, single-income ...
How Credit Card Debt Impacts Buying a Home in the DC Metro Area
Many buyers in the Washington, DC metro area carry some level of credit card debt. With rising living costs, childcare expenses, and student loans, balances can build quickly. When it comes to buying a home, credit card debt can affect both you...
Should You Pay Off Debt or Save for a Down Payment First?
One of the most common questions buyers ask me—especially young professionals and growing families—is whether they should pay off debt first or prioritize saving for a down payment. In a high-cost market like the Washington, DC metro area, ...
Buying a Home While Paying Off Debt in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Balancing debt repayment with a goal to buy a home is one of the most common challenges I see among buyers in the Washington, DC metro area. Whether you are paying down student loans, managing credit card balances, or carrying a car loan, you c...
How Debt-to-Income Ratios Affect DC-Area Buyers
Your debt-to-income ratio, often called DTI, is one of the most important factors lenders evaluate when you apply for a mortgage. For buyers in the Washington, DC metro area—where home prices tend to be higher than the national average—unde...
Buying a Home with Student Loans in the DC Area
For many buyers in the Washington, DC metro area, student loans are the single biggest concern when considering a home purchase. With rising home prices in popular neighborhoods—from Bethesda and Chevy Chase to Arlington, McLean, and Northwes...