Housing Market Update
How Pets Are Influencing Home Buying Decisions In Major Ways
People in the U.S. spent over $103 billion on their pets in 2020. While that number includes things like food, toys, and veterinary care, it does not include one major source of pet-influenced spending: new home purchases. According to a 2020 report on pets and real estate by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 1%…
Read MoreHow To Buy A Home: Step by Step Guide 2022
Homebuying can be an exciting and emotional process. Before starting your home search, you will want to understand the ins and outs of home buying. With so much information online, it can be difficult to tell what’s relevant and what isn’t. This will empower you to make decisions that are the best for your family…
Read More3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today
I’ve got no doubts that the real estate market is undergoing a massive shift, and it’s making some people second-guess their plans to sell. If you’re worried about the uncertainty the market shift is bringing, I get you. You may be wondering how this will impact your home-selling plans. While I can’t tell you exactly…
Read MoreFour Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage
If you’re looking to buy a house, one thing to consider is the mortgage. Mortgage basically means loan. And yes investing in a house is one of your biggest financial investments. So, if you’re looking to buy one, it’s best to understand how mortgages work. Over the last couple of years, buying a house was…
Read MoreSigns You Are Ready To Sell Your House
Are you thinking of selling your home but you’re not sure if it’s the right time? I understand you. Selling your house can be a lot of work and a scary idea especially if you are not 100% if it’s the right time. You might not like this coming from a real estate expert but,…
Read MoreThis Is Why Your Home Isn’t Getting Sold
Have you ever wondered why your house isn’t selling? Maybe you have been stuck wondering why the public just isn’t showing up to your open houses. Crossing your fingers, hoping someone will wander onto your property and make an off-the-cuff offer isn’t a surefire way to sell your home. If you’re not seeing the offers…
Read More2022 The Latest Trends in Mortgage Rates
Your home is the single largest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. From finding a home to making sure it’s priced right, there are numerous steps to purchasing your first home. However, it can be a relief to rest assured that interest rates are near historic lows. But with rates rising and the…
Read MoreThree Reasons To Buy A Home Now
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make – it can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. If the current news about the recession, changing mortgage rates and rising inflation have you questioning whether or not you still want to buy a house right now, this is…
Read MoreShould You Buy or Rent A Home in Today’s Market?
Does the rising cost of living have you thinking twice about buying a home? As a real estate expert in Northern Virginia with over 10 years of experience, this is my bread and butter. This graph shows the median asking rent since 1988. What stands out to me is how steadily it’s been rising each…
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