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July 25, 2025

Bedroom or Just a Room With a Bed?

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July 18, 2025

Build Wealth Now, Buy the House Later

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June 8, 2018

Are we in a Buyer’s market or Seller’s market?

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April 18, 2025

🏆 7 Tips to Write a Winning Offer on a Condo (and Beat the Competition)

Writing a strong offer takes more than price. These 7 practical tips will help you make your condo offer stand out and improve your chances of winning in a competitive market.
December 22, 2022
insurance plans for condo owners

What are the Insurance Plans for Condo Owners?

Buying a condo in Arlington or the surrounding area? Here's a brief post on insurance plans for condo owners in Arlington.
February 28, 2025

The Best Time to Get a HELOC? Before You Actually Need It!

A HELOC can be one of the smartest financial safety nets a homeowner has—but only if it’s in place before a crisis hits. Here’s why the best time to get a HELOC is before you actually need one.
March 13, 2026

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: A Quick Guide for Buyers

Adjustable-rate mortgages are getting renewed attention as buyers look for ways to lower their monthly payments in today’s higher-rate environment. Here’s a simple guide to how ARMs work, the potential benefits, and the risks buyers should understand before choosing one.
March 12, 2018

Buy & Sell part 2

December 12, 2025
First-time buyer researching how to use retirement funds and seller credits to afford a condo.

The First-Time Buyer’s Secret: Borrow From Your 401(k) and Ask the Seller to Pay Your Closing Costs

Struggling to save for a down payment? Many first-time buyers use a smart combo: borrowing from a 401(k) and negotiating seller-paid closing costs. Here’s how this strategy works, what lenders allow, and when it makes sense.
November 2, 2018

What You Need To Know About Condo Fees

When shopping for a condo, it is always important to look at the condo fees. Too often, I see buyers attracted to a particular condo because of what looks like a reasonable price only to be turned off when they see the high condo fee.
July 21, 2017

Condos With A Pool

When the heat index rises above 100 degrees, which is all too frequent during a DC summer, the search for relief becomes paramount. And nothing says relief like jumping into a swimming pool. Ahhhhhhh. If you want a pool to call your own without having to maintain it, a condo with a pool is your answer.
January 30, 2026

Why This Condo Is Cheaper Than the Others (And When to Be Careful)

Same building, similar square footage… so why is one condo priced so much lower? Here are the real reasons—some obvious, some surprising—and how smart buyers spot the difference.
August 20, 2024

Selling Your Condo in the Fall: Smart Move or Missed Opportunity?

If you're considering selling your condo in Arlington, you might be wondering if the fall is the right time to do so. While most people associate spring with a bustling real estate market, fall has its own unique advantages that can make it an ideal season for selling.

 


  • April 9, 2026

    Before You Buy a Condo, Do This One Budgeting Step First


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  • March 13, 2026

    Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: A Quick Guide for Buyers


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  • February 20, 2026

    Is It Time to Sell Your Condo? 7 Signs It Might Be Time to Move


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  • February 13, 2026

    Small Fixes, Big Impact: 7 Things to Do Before Selling Your Condo


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  • February 6, 2026

    How the Weather Quietly Put the Housing Market on Ice


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