In the past several months I have marketed and sold several vacant properties. Some clients were selling their investment property, their 2nd home, or had already moved and taken their furnishings with them. The question each of those clients asked was: “Should I stage my home, or sell it empty?” My answer is always, “STAGE IT”. … Continue reading To Stage or Not to Stage, That Is the Question
Is A New Home the Way To Beat Inflation?
Have you noticed inflation in your day to day yet? Milk costs a little more, the dollar store is now the ‘dollar twenty-five cents store’, and even the neighbor kid raised his price to mow my lawn. What’s going on? Well, the rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased 0.8% … Continue reading Is A New Home the Way To Beat Inflation?
Are You Serious About Buying A Home In 2022? 5 Things To Help You Get Prepared!
Do you know what’s right around the corner? SPRING! You may be thinking, “what the heck…it’s freezing right now”, but you’d be surprised how quickly the spring market comes along each year. You don’t want to suddenly find yourself unprepared and unable to compete when spring comes around. So, here are five things I strongly … Continue reading Are You Serious About Buying A Home In 2022? 5 Things To Help You Get Prepared!
Interest Rates on the Rise and What That Means for You
I’ll be honest, I checked the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1st when I saw last week’s National Mortgage Rates. Did you see them? They surged to 3.63% last week — the highest they’ve been since April 2020. And that was the third consecutive week they increased. Unfortunately, that upward trend is likely … Continue reading Interest Rates on the Rise and What That Means for You
Winter = Snowmen, Ice Forts, and the Best Time to Buy/Sell Your Home!
As we head into the coldest months of this year, many people might assume now is a terrible time to buy or sell. But don’t believe everything you hear! Although the majority of homes are listed in the spring/summer, NOW may be the best time to score a deal on that dream house. Don’t believe me? Here are … Continue reading Winter = Snowmen, Ice Forts, and the Best Time to Buy/Sell Your Home!
The BIG Mistake Costing Home Sellers THOUSANDS (are you making it?)
There are so many ways to make a mistake when selling your home (and tons of mediocre advice available to confuse even the savviest of home sellers). The biggest one I see? Thinking your home will speak for itself – and not getting it into the best shape you possibly can BEFORE you put it … Continue reading The BIG Mistake Costing Home Sellers THOUSANDS (are you making it?)
Does Selling Your Home Seem Overwhelming? 😬
Does the process of selling your home and moving to a new one feel overwhelming? It certainly did for my client Diane… After years of commuting from Northern VA to her accounting job in downtown DC, Diane was sick of spending hours each day in bumper to bumper traffic. She was ready for a change. … Continue reading Does Selling Your Home Seem Overwhelming? 😬
Should You Buy a House Right Now or Wait Until 2022?
Let’s get straight to it – interest rates are on the rise and will most likely continue to rise into 2022. Now is NOT the time to wait; in fact, it is best to purchase your next home sooner rather than later while rates are still relatively low. Additionally, although it is still a strong … Continue reading Should You Buy a House Right Now or Wait Until 2022?
Down Payment – How Much is Enough?
Last week I was having virtual coffee with one of my close friends. We were discussing the housing market and why some buyers are being tentative about actively searching. When I asked her why she had paused her search, her answer wasn’t what I expected: she didn’t want her entire savings to go towards a … Continue reading Down Payment – How Much is Enough?
Will the Market Slow Down Soon?
The number one question I’m getting these days: “Do you think the market will slow down soon?”. It’s what everyone wants to know – Sellers want to know if they can wait a while before they put their home on the market or if they’ll miss their opportunity to get the most money if they … Continue reading Will the Market Slow Down Soon?