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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees
When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have thes...
You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home
If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time. And that equity? It’s something that could help change your child’s life. Since affordability ...
DMV Weekly Market Update: May 26, 2025
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all who have sacrificed their lives serving our country. On the real estate market. Inventory in general is much improved over this time last year, though we are noticing a slowdown of new inventory...
Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you're wondering: Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans b...
Thinking About Becoming a Landlord?
Hey, do you have a property in DC that you want to lease and not sell? A word of caution for you. I know many folks romanticize the idea of being a landlord in DC but there are a number of steps you need to go through to have a legal ...
Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now
Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive....
Home Projects That Boost Value
Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains...
DMV Weekly Market Update: May 19, 2025
Another big week for listings. We are up 18% over last week’s new listings and inventory remains low. Hopefully this leads to good news for buyers and sellers alike. Happy House Hunting. Remember we are here for you.