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 20, 2025
Want to grow your rental portfolio without jumping through hoops? Discover how DSCR loans let you scale fast—no income verification required.
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.
February 28, 2025
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be a powerful financial tool—but only if you get it before you actually need it. Learn how HELOCs work, when to apply, and the risks to consider in this complete guide.
January 24, 2025
Buying a condo is a major decision that comes with a mix of emotions and challenges. Along the way, many buyers unknowingly fall into psychological traps that cloud their judgment and lead to regrets later. Whether it’s fixating on the “perfect” property, rushing to make an offer out of fear, or overlooking hidden costs, these mental pitfalls can derail even the most well-prepared buyer.
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.
November 21, 2024
When it comes to valuing residential real estate, the terminology can feel like a maze. Appraisal? Assessment? AVM? CMA? And how do they connect to market value? Let’s untangle this web and make sense of how these methods differ and overlap.
October 9, 2024
When buying or selling a home, most people expect that once a contract is signed, the deal is as good as done. However, this isn't always the case. While most home sales proceed smoothly to closing, some contracts fall through due to a variety of contingencies.