April 24, 2020
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July 25, 2025
Thinking of listing your basement as a bedroom? Or buying a condo with a “den” that’s called a second bedroom? Here's what really makes a bedroom legal—and why it matters.
August 7, 2024
Properties don't sell for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is just one; often it is a combination of factors. Price, condition, location, and exposure are just a few possible reasons why it didn't sell.
February 6, 2026
Extreme winter weather across the Mid-Atlantic temporarily reduced showings, new contracts, and new listings. This article explains how weather impacts housing market activity—and why short-term data needs context.
June 1, 2018
How much do you offer on a property to get the best deal? Offering too low of a price can backfire and turn the seller off. Making an offer above the seller's bottom line and you are leaving money on the table. Here are ten tips to help you get the best deal.
December 15, 2023
7 reasons why a buyer's agent is essential when buying a condo include
Save you money.
Save you time.
Access to more listings.
Writing Offers and Contracts that get results.
Access to a professional network.
Local Market Expertise
Provide an Emotional Buffer
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.
July 20, 2018
As a real estate agent, one of my duties when working with clients is to explain agency law - who represents who in a transaction. Buyers are represented by Buyer Agents and Sellers are represented by Listing Agents. Dual agents, however, ‘try’ and represent both the Buyer and the Seller in a transaction. I say ‘try’ because I don’t believe there is any way you can truly represent the interests of both parties
September 19, 2024
Low interest rates, while often seen as a driver of real estate transactions, can also discourage homeowners from selling their properties. Many owners secured their homes during a period of historically low mortgage rates. These favorable rates made owning a home more affordable by reducing monthly mortgage payments. If they were to sell, they would likely face much higher interest rates when purchasing a new home, leading to significantly higher monthly payments. This "rate lock-in" effect causes homeowners to think twice about selling,
May 30, 2025
In Virginia real estate, sellers may not be required to disclose defects—but agents have higher standards. Here’s what happened when a hidden fireplace issue came to light after closing.
