Thanks to my friend Craig at Loudoun Valley Floors I had a massive “AH HA!” last week.  He explained the cause of what has long been a mystery to… Read more ⇢

I have been called a bull dog when it comes to negotiations and just generally getting business done, but I am going to tell you a secret.  I am… Read more ⇢

“We only want what’s fair!”  Quite frequently, I hear one party of a real estate transaction say these words….usually when the buyer and seller are disagreeing on what is fair. Here’s… Read more ⇢

How clean is clean enough?  More often than you think, I get questions about this.  And, since there are no magic fairies coming to clean your house, whether you’re planning to… Read more ⇢

You already knew your neighbors could impact your sale.  How their home looks, how they act when they see someone coming to look at your home… it all matters… Read more ⇢

Everything was rolling (or maybe bumping) along on your way to settlement, and your appraisal has come in and it’s low.  So now what? If you have… Read more ⇢

Here are 10 things everyone who is “under water” on their home should know: 1. If you owe more on your home than it’s worth, you can… Read more ⇢

A real estate appraisal can only be done by a licensed appraiser.  The appraiser will look at recent properties that are comparable to yours and through a specific method… Read more ⇢

What is an Automated Valuation Model? It is a process whereby computers, using proprietary algorithms (aka “secret formulas”) provide an estimate of value of your property. The… Read more ⇢

If you’re considering buying a home in the near future, you’ll want to tune in to my web site every Sunday morning for the freshest, most current and complete… Read more ⇢

Often when I speak to someone who wants to sell their home, they have an immediate need. The same is true for home buyers. When they are ready, no time… Read more ⇢

I am pretty stoked to learn of a home purchase loan program offered by a local bank. They are offering 97-100% financing to select buyers – with NO PMI (Private Mortgage… Read more ⇢

I often get inquiries about homes for sale on my web site…. that’s the good news.  The other good news… Read more ⇢

I often say referrals are the lifeblood of my business, and it’s true. Yesterday, I completed a sale for a buyer who was referred to me by… Read more ⇢

The National Association of REALTORS conducts REALTOR confidence surveys where they ask all members (of course, not all respond) to participate in a survey with a variety of questions. … Read more ⇢