I am a licensed realtor in Virginia, so the subject matter presented here applies to Virginia only. It may or may not apply to your state, as contracts and addenda are state-specific. The opinions presented here are my own. Please consult your realtor for your specific situation. Should I waive a home inspection in a … Read more
It’s 2021! A new president got inaugurated today. I don’t like to talk about politics anymore, so I won’t. I’m going to start a new format for my blog posts. I got rid of the standard introduction that I had before for my previous monthly updates. Now that the goal “deadline” has passed for my … Read more
It’s been 57 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 57th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. It was another busy month in real estate. I … Read more
It’s been 54 months since we set a goal to pay off the mortgage (on our condo) and to have a net worth of at least $1M by 2020. This is the 54th update on the progress of the goal. If you’re wondering why we set this goal, click here. The past month has been a blur. Work, kids, … Read more
It’s a strong seller’s market here in northern Virginia. The supply is low, and interest rates are also at historic lows, with rates hovering around 2.5% on a 30-yr fixed. With demand for houses being so high, bidding wars and multiple offer situations are much more common these days. Related Post: Homebuying 101: A Quick … Read more
You’ve made an offer on a house, and it’s been accepted. Congratulations! You are now “under contract” to purchase a house. But when can get you get the keys and actually move in? In other words, “How long does it take to close on a house?” According to realtor.com, a recent study found it now … Read more
Thinking about buying a house or already own one? See if you meet Dave’s guidelines for buying. If you don’t know who Dave Ramsey is, you can read a little more about him here. His book The Total Money Makeover drastically changed my financial life and shaped how I view and handle my personal finances today. Related: Where … Read more
This is a guest post by Jennifer Riner. Jen Riner is a real estate marketing professional whose work has been featured on Hot Pads, Forbes, Inman News, and more. After four years of steady annual increases, rent prices decelerated in the last year. Although tenants across the nation can breathe a collective sigh of relief in … Read more
“Oh, I’ll never buy a condo! Condo fees are such a waste of money!” In my four years as a licensed realtor in Virginia, I’ve heard this many, many times from both friends and clients. Many people rule out condos from their search because they say condo fees are like throwing money away. I agree … Read more
