WTR Blog - Walker Team Realtors of Keller Williams Realty in Falls Church, Virginia

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

June 27, 2015

What is a short sale and what is a foreclosure? Due to the collapse in the economy a few years ago, there were many homeowners

How do interest rates affect my buying power?

June 27, 2015

Clients often ask if now is the time to buy a home. Some want to buy, but would like to save a bit more for

Useful Links to the DC/VA/MD Area

June 27, 2015

DMV’s Virginia: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/#/Locations DC: http://dmv.dc.gov/ Maryland: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/ Travelling in the DC Area: EZ Pass Overview Article with embedded links to MD and VA: https://soyourenewtodc.wordpress.com/2010/10/23/e-z-pass-101/MD: EZ

Is now a good time to move?

June 27, 2015

If you’re holding onto your current home when you’d rather move up, you should know that it’s not only become a good time to sell

To Stage or Not to Stage – Here is Your Answer

June 27, 2015

Home staging prepares a home for sale by decluttering and depersonalizing it so buyers can see themselves living in the home. Staging takes the attention

Nine Factors that Affect the Sale of Your Property

June 27, 2015

FACTOR 1: Condition Controlled By: Seller FACTOR 2: Terms Controlled By: Seller FACTOR 3: Availability Controlled By: Seller FACTOR 4: Size/Extras Controlled By: Seller FACTOR 5:

Listing Specialist vs. Neighborhood Specialist?

June 27, 2015

Finding the right agent is a crucial decision. A mistake could cost thousands of dollars. A Neighborhood Specialist can be helpful to a buyer wishing

Preparing to Sell

June 27, 2015

Question: I am going to list my home in the future. What is the best way to prepare it to sell? Answer: Careful planning, staging,

Why Choose the Walker Team?

June 27, 2015

Question: With so many realtors to choose from, why should we list our home with the Walker Team? Answer: There are indeed many realtors to

Report: Transit investment critical to local economy

June 18, 2015

We are often asked to search for homes near a metro station. With 90% of new office space in Fairfax County within a half mile

When is Refinancing a Good Idea?

May 6, 2015

Many clients ask if there is a general rule of thumb regarding how much you need to cut off your interest rate to make it

The Lowdown on Down Payments

April 13, 2015

We find that one of the biggest misunderstandings in the market right now, particularly for current renters and first-time buyers, is that a 20% down