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 ⇢

SOLD! Congratulations to Mike and Grace on the purchase of their new home in Loudoun… Read more ⇢

SOLD! Congratulations to Kenny and Adrienne, a lovely newlywed couple, who are currently unpacking boxes in their new home in Potomac… Read more ⇢

Unfortunately, the fact of life is that things do go wrong, despite your best efforts. The best cure is always prevention, and in a real estate transaction,… Read more ⇢

A consumer asked me… “If I have a house I need to sell before I can buy another home, how can I do it?  What comes first?” … Read more ⇢

“Contingent” or “Contingency” are words we use a lot in the real estate world, but what exactly does it mean? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “Contingent” as: Likely… Read more ⇢

This post, contributed by Marc Aymard (a preferred lender) is not really about chickens and eggs… it’s about how to sell your current home… Read more ⇢

When I have a roof problem on a house I am selling, I always call: Columbia Roofing & Home Improvement Ashburn, VA 20147… Read more ⇢

Let me say this…. again…. Do not assume you can get a loan modification.  More often than not you will not be eligible.  I know your momma… Read more ⇢

Today as I was discussing an appraisal issue with a couple of fellow practioners, I learned that appraisals are suddenly becoming more of an issue.  And, unlike a year… Read more ⇢

Today I was reminded of an old cartoon that used to circulate regularly… The cartoon depicted a home, as seen through the eyes of the various parties involved in… Read more ⇢

Vicky Chrisner | (703) 669-3142 SOLD: 605 Valley View Ave SW, Leesburg, VA 4BR/3.0BA Single Familyoffered at $349,000 SOLD FOR $352,000 Year Built 1986 Sq Footage 2,129 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.0… Read more ⇢

RESPA, RESPA, RESPA…What is it anyway?  The web site www.HUD.gov explains: ” The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) insures that consumers throughout the nation… Read more ⇢

Because most people purchase homes with a loan or otherwise subject to an appraisal, getting an favorable appraisal is key to most home sales. You likely will also… Read more ⇢

I have been working with some buyers for several months… We have looked, and looked, and looked at homes…. Foreclosures, Short Sales, Vacant Homes, Model Homes, you name it. … Read more ⇢