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January 17, 2025
In Arlington, real estate assessments are made every year for the full calendar year. There are two components to the assessment: Land and Improvements. Even for a condo, there is a land component. The improvement component is everything that was added to the land, e.g. the house or building. Here are 10 insights to know.
July 18, 2025
Buying a house may feel out of reach, but starting with a condo could be the smartest move you make. Here’s how to use a condo to build equity and work your way toward your dream home.
June 29, 2018
The Latin word incido means ‘to cut’ and is the base of the words incision, excision, and decision. Incision means to cut into something, excision means to cut something out and decision means to cut off something.
April 5, 2024
Setting the right asking price for a home is a critical decision a seller will make. It can mean the difference between selling quickly and lagging on the market, or even selling below market value. But how exactly are asking prices determined, and what factors should sellers and their real estate agents consider? In this post, I'll walk through the intricacies of asking price determination, the methods used by professionals, and what to watch out for when pricing a home.
April 10, 2025
A surge in Treasury yields just spooked the markets—and it’s pushing mortgage rates higher, too. Learn how the bond market (not the Fed!) drives mortgage rates, and what this means if you’re buying or selling real estate right now.
October 10, 2024
Just by chance last week, four 1BR condos sold at Clarendon1021 and one 4BR condo sold at the Atrium for almost the same price, which begs the question, what would be a better investment. When it comes to real estate investment, one common dilemma is whether to purchase a single larger property or multiple smaller ones. Let's weigh the options between buying one 4-bedroom condo versus four 1-bedroom condos for the same price.
December 12, 2025
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.
February 13, 2026
Selling your condo? Before you renovate, start with these seven small fixes that can increase value, attract stronger offers, and help your condo sell faster — without overspending.
October 17, 2025
When your condo board stops following the rules, you don’t have to stay silent. Here’s how to file a complaint and what steps to take in Virginia.
April 6, 2018
I work with a lot of investors and a lot of what I call ‘accidental investors’ - people who had no intention of becoming a real estate investor, but do so when they move and rent out their property because it ‘almost covers the mortgage’. I cringe when I hear that phrase.
