There are lots of different “types” of real estate investments. You can invest in land for long term hold, commercial property and so on.  However, since I am primarily… 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 ⇢

How many homes does the typical buyer look at before making a selection? According to the 2011 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the average buyer… Read more ⇢

Looking to find a list of open houses in Loudoun County?  No worries, I gotcha covered… For Sunday, July 29th, there are 87 open houses planned in Loudoun County by area… Read more ⇢

You may have noticed more “for sale” signs around your neighborhood of late and that is a sign of change – of positive change – according to Fannie… 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 keep saying it… the market is improving, the market is heating up… and it keeps getting hotter. It’s not because the demand for housing is at a record… Read more ⇢

I have clients that are lookin’ for land… building lots of 3+ acres in the Loudoun area… Hamilton, Leesburg, and Purcellville.  Do you have land you’d like to sell? … Read more ⇢