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Posted on 06/21/2020

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Should you cosign on a mortgage loan to help someone else buy a house? Hopeful home buyers who lack the necessary credit history, W-2 income or overall income versus their debt can face problems getting a mortgage lender to approve a loan. Borrowers with a 43% or higher debt-to-income ratio may learn...

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Posted on 06/14/2020

Hardwoods Need a Facelift? Consider Bleaching

Post Photo by Pixabay via Pexels One of the benefits of hardwood floors is their durability. When they start to look worn, refinishing takes time, but is much less of a hassle than replacement. Yet sometimes, stains won't simply buff out of the surface of your hardwoods. If you’re dealing with tough stains, like juice or wine spills or...

Posted on 06/07/2020

How to Approach a Bidding War

Image by Amy Hirschi from Unsplash Situations arise where prospective buyers find themselves in a bidding war with another buyer over the house they desire. Circumstances like this occur in a seller’s market where the demand for property is higher than the market can provide. It’s not uncommon to see multiple buyers vying over the same property in...

Posted on 05/31/2020

Will Climate Change Impact Real Estate Values?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Natural disasters including flooding, hurricanes, mudslides and wildfires affect real estate values. Some recent examples of real estate transactions being influenced by these increasingly intense and frequent events include: A Charleston, South Carolina, homeowner deciding to demolish her house after three years of flooding caused by hurricanes that led to 11 failed...

Posted on 05/24/2020

Does your Roof Need to be Repaired? Here's How to Tell

Photo by Joel Dunn via Pixabay Your roof is an important part of your home, and for something of its size, it is surprisingly delicate. Even minor problems can have a lasting impact on the integrity of your home. Learning how to spot some of the most common problems allows you to seek out help when you need...

Posted on 05/17/2020

Unique Flooring Options From Around the World

Are you looking for some new and unique flooring options for your home? Check out this list of artistic, eye-catching and unique flooring options from around the globe. Roman Tile Floor The most luxurious homes during the Golden Age of Rome boasted floors that were a fantastic work of art. Tiny colored tiles were created with meticulous care...

Posted on 05/10/2020

First-Time Homebuyers: Buyer Agents Work for You

Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels If you're a first-time homebuyer and you've already started exploring available properties, you might think to yourself, "Why do I even need a buyer agent?" After all, you've been looking at homes for sale and the realtors who showed you the properties were very nice and helpful. But here's the deal: Those...

Posted on 06/19/2020

Video Tour - 1 Rock Hill Rd, Sterling, VA 20167

1.0 Acre Level Lot with 233 ft frontage on Rock Hill Road and 90% gravedl * Located in both Fairfax and Loudoun Counties., but taxed in Loudoun County. It is master-planned for Mixed-Use Commercial with offices, hotels, flex, support retail, convention center and other use * in the middle of the Dulles Corridor only half mile from the Innovation Center Metro...

Posted on 06/19/2020

Video Tour - 1 Rock Hill Rd, Herndon, VA 20170

1.0 Acre Level Lot with 233 ft frontage on Rock Hill Road and 90% gravedl * Located in both Fairfax and Loudoun Counties., but taxed in Loudoun County. It is master-planned for Mixed-Use Commercial with offices, hotels, flex, support retail, convention center and other use * in the middle of the Dulles Corridor only half mile from the Innovation Center Metro...

Posted on 06/17/2020

1 Rock Hill Rd, Sterling, VA 20167 is now new to the market!

1.0 Acre Level Lot with 233 ft frontage on Rock Hill Road and 90% gravedl * Located in both Fairfax and Loudoun Counties., but taxed in Loudoun County. It is master-planned for Mixed-Use Commercial with offices, hotels, flex, support retail, convention center and other use * in the middle of the Dulles Corridor only half mile from the Innovation Center Metro...

Posted on 06/17/2020

1 Rock Hill Rd, Herndon, VA 20170 is now new to the market!

1.0 Acre Lot with 233 ft frontage on Rock Hill Road. in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. It is master-planned for Mixed-Use Commercial with offices, hotels, flex, support retail, convention center and other use. Good for corporate headquarters and other companies that need high visibility. In the middle of the Dulles...

Posted on 05/07/2020

Video Tour - 9113 Foulks Road, Catlett, VA 20119

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS ONE LEVEL RAMBLER ON OVER 26 PRIVATE ACRES WITH 6 STALL CENTER AISLE BARN WITH UPPER LEVEL ** A MIXTURE OF OPEN PASTURE SURROUNDED BY WOODS CREATES ULTIMATE PRIVACY! * SEVERAL FENCED PADDOCKS AND PASTURES PERFECT FOR HORSES OR LIVESTOCK! * HOME FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS * WOOD FLOORS * TWO COVERED FRONT PORCHES * HUGE 48 FOOT REAR DECK OVERLOOKING YARD AND WOODS * ONLY 9 MILES TO PRINCE WILLIAM PARKWAY AND...