February 16, 2024

The Ultimate Financial Blueprint: Saving, Budgeting and Managing Debt

It's the triumvirate of financial health: saving, budgeting, and debt management. Whether you're a recent graduate navigating your new paycheck, a young professional considering purchasing your first home, or someone looking to get out of the red, mastering these aspects of personal finance is crucial.
April 13, 2018

How Accurate Are Zillow Zestimates?

For some reason, people have come to treat Zestimates are the defacto standard. Maybe it has something to do with our desire for instant gratification. In today’s internet-obsessed society, we want instant answers. How accurate are they? Not very. They are better used as a starting point for determining value, not the endpoint.
October 3, 2025

Buying & Selling in the Shutdown: What to Expect

The government shutdown is creating short-term challenges for buyers and sellers in Arlington—from slower FHA/VA/USDA loan processing to NFIP flood insurance lapses. Furloughed federal employees may not be able to use income to qualify until the shutdown ends, while Social Security/disability income continues. With smart planning and flexibility, closings can still move forward.