Oy vey… the first quarter of the year is gone already, and the market, it’s still a’changin’  I have no idea what people mean when they say “In a normal market”…… Read more ⇢

Why Hire A Buyer’s Agent?  Check out this list of 10 Reasons To Hire A Buyer’s Agent when you’re ready to buy a home. You can choose someone you… Read more ⇢

Lesson #5 in this blog series:  Appreciating Real Estate.  Read the entire series from the start by… Read more ⇢

Every real estate purchase is an investment, even when you’re buying your own home.  Statistics show that for 90% of us, 60% of our wealth is tied up in our principal… Read more ⇢

Keywords:  Buy Home Short Sale Foreclosure You CAN buy a home after a short sale or foreclosure, and it might not be as hard as you think. A typical… 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 ⇢

Psst… This is a “secret”… for my clients, friends and the supporters of my business.  If you’re planning a big purchase of things available from Lowe’s hardware store, I can get… 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 ⇢

 SOLD June 8, 2012 in Ashton Downs 211 Ashton Drive, SW Leesburg, VA 20175 Four bedroom in desirable Ashton Downs… Read more ⇢

Just one quick real estate tip today…. If you’re thinking of buying in the next year (or two) and haven’t seen a copy of your credit report lately, I… Read more ⇢

If you’ve known me for a long time, then you probably know I am not a gadget geek. I do not own the latest greatest techno-toys and I don’t… Read more ⇢

This post is inspired by a conversation I had with a client and local business man.  He is a well established, experienced home improvement contractor.  Recently, he had a… Read more ⇢

Do you need a survey when you buy a property? Here are some insights from Keith Barrett, attorney and owner of Vesta Settlements in Leesburg, Virginia. Read more ⇢

If you ever watch any home buying or remodeling shows on satellite or cable TV, you know what kinds of secrets a home inspection can reveal about a seemingly-safe house! Home… Read more ⇢