Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog

The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts and ...

Nearly a 10% return on your cash invested.  Requiring $31,000 cash, anticipated annual cash flow of $3341.  Total returns with appreciation, depreciation, debt reduction, and cash flow close to 30% annually!  Ready to give real estate ...

Do you have $28,000 for a down payment on an investment property in the Northern Virginia area?  I have found some great investment opportunities that will yield $450 per month cash flow with $28,000 invested!  That’s a 20% return on ...

Featured Communities is this Video Bull Run Mountain Estates Dominion Valley Country Club The Regency Haymarket Crossing Longstreet Commons Market Center Condominiums Piedmont Villages of Piedmont/South Market West Market Search all Haymarket VA ...

Even though I’m not a lender, I often get asked: “Should I refinance my house?”  The answer is always, it depends.  It depends on numerous factors.  Here are things to consider if you are wanting to refinance your ...

Today I'm sharing some insight and information for affordable real estate options in Gainesville, VA. In the following video, I highlight some communities in Gainesville as well as pricing options available in each of the neighborhoods. Search for ...

There is so much information and insight available for First Time Homebuyers that we often overlook the first time home seller looking to stay in their community but still needing the assistance and guidance of being a first time home seller.  ...

The current market is ideal for those wishing to upgrade their housing situation!  Years of steady property value appreciation, coupled with historically low-interest rates may make it possible to step up to a larger home and lower your monthly ...

13 Things to Consider When Pursuing Purchasing Raw Land Raw land can be very challenging and very rewarding for home buyers.  However, a land transaction will likely require a large amount of cash on hand to successfully manage the building and ...

Stunning Main Level Living Single Family Home sited on a 2 Acre Cul-de-Sac Lot backing to Trees in quiet Posey Canova Neighborhood of Manassas, VA. The welcoming front porch and stained-glass front door with transom windows welcome you into the ...

Fantastic location, the Ridges at Ashburn in the heart of Ashburn! Minutes from One Loudoun, Belmont Chase & Ashburn Village with tons of shopping, dining & transportation options. Townhouse style that lives like a ...

There was some big and interesting financial news happening today that I felt was worthy of note.  Firstly, FHA will be adjusting its guidelines to make it easier for low down payment FHA financing for condominiums.  This is in an effort ...

As a prominent Real Estate listing agent in Northern Virginia, I’m often involved with pre-marketing home renovation and staging discussions. One very important area to explore is the kitchen and the question of whether new kitchen appliances ...

The Purchasing Power of Manassas Virginia.  How far does your dollar go in Manassas!  A Bargain in The DC Metropolitan Area!  A look at 7279 Canova Forest Court, Manassas VA 20112. The Northern Virginia market is very divergent on ...

The first question to ask yourself is what are my real estate goals?  Am I looking for a quick return or short term gain?  Am I looking for income?  Am I looking for a long term gain?   Am I looking to use my primary ...

As an industry distressed asset expert, I meet many buyers that want to buy a distressed property or a fixer upper.  HGTV has romanticized the process and the chance to remodel an eyesore into a dream house.  Many would be fixer upper ...

Most buyers recognize that their home is their largest investment. However, most buyers don’t look at their home as an investment that can grow their wealth dramatically.  However, a few very savvy buyers flip their primary residence ...

Recent studies suggest that 1 of out every 5 people have mold sensitivities or intolerances. This is a huge percentage of potential homeowners and home buyers. Here are some recommendations for families facing these challenges to consider when ...