Category: Buying a House

The impact Amazon will have on your local neighborhood

November 28, 2018

It’s been two weeks since Amazon announced HQ2 will be split between the current Crystal city area in Northern Virginia and Long Island, New York.

What’s Going On With Home Prices?

October 9, 2018

According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that

8 Things Parents Wish They’d Checked Before Buying Their House

July 11, 2018

Room for a nursery? Check. Good school district? Check. Home buyers with kids (or who hope to have kids soon) know to look for properties with

4 Steps to Follow When Presenting an Offer in Today’s Market!

June 11, 2018

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a

Financial planning can help reduce anxiety of buying a home

May 17, 2018

(Washington Post) Before you start perusing real estate websites looking for your dream home, you first need to get serious about your money. Check your

Mortgage rates stay the course despite trade tensions and global concerns

April 16, 2018

(Washington Post) Mortgage rates have settled in, undeterred by conflicting economic data, global political and economic concerns, and recent Federal Reserve signals. According to the

How to improve your finances if you’re planning to buy or sell a home in 2018

January 15, 2018

(Washington Post) Home buyer demand is the strongest since 2000, according to a new survey from Genworth Mortgage Insurance. And, according to the National Association of Realtors, home

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home

November 30, 2017

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your

Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Unless You Know the Facts

November 2, 2017

(click on graphic to enlarge) Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify