Trying to decide whether the rent or buy? Befre you start shopping, get a better sense of what your money can get you.* The monthly payment amounts do not include homeowners insurance or property taxes, which must be paid in addition to your loan … [Read more...]
Understanding the Home Buying Journey
Here are the typical steps involved in buying a home. There will always be exceptions and unexpected events, but I have helped hundreds of buyers and can use that expertise to navigate through these events. PREPARE Step 1 - Agent Consult I will be … [Read more...]
Down Payment Myths Vs. Reality
Some of the biggest myths about the home financing process are related to down payments. Here are a few misconceptions about down payments and the reality behind them: MYTH #1: You need a 20% down payment to buy a home. In reality, this is … [Read more...]
Financing 101
Locating Loan Options You have the option to shop around for the terms that fit your needs. Mortgage consultants are trained to pay attention to your home financing goals, help you understand your options and explain how different loan programs work … [Read more...]
April 2023 – Washington DC Metro Area Real Estate Report
In real estate there are three pillars that dictate desirability of any given building: location, price and condition. In a normal market, if one of these is missing, a property may take some time to sell. In the last few years of abnormally low … [Read more...]
What Should a Residential Real Estate Offer Include?
Making Sure Your Contract Is Complete Sales contracts differ, but there are several provisions we may talk about including in a contract for the purchase of real estate: Deposit and Financing. It should clearly state the amount of the earnest … [Read more...]
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