Unless a house is brand new, chances are that something in it needs to be repaired. Here’s what to consider when requesting a home be fixed...
Are you planning to attend an open house? While these events are a good way to get a feel for a property, worrying about how to...
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll likely receive a fair amount of advice. Though all of it is likely to be well-intentioned, not all...
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is required when you buy a house using a conventional loan and make a downpayment that’s less than 20 percent of...
With all of this extended time spent homebound recently, many of us have discovered a new truism: if you have to be quarantined, you might as...
From tiny holes in the siding to wainscoting or the drawer under the oven, your house may include a number of features that serve a purpose...
Numbers are in and they do reflect our restrictions at this current time with demands for social distancing and stay at home order. However, I certainly...
Property stigma is a challenging factor to account for when selling or buying a home. Here’s some information to help you understand it better. What...
An unpleasant smell can dissuade potential buyers from making a reasonable bid on your home. Here are some odors that are best to eliminate or avoid...
Here are four common myths about real estate agents that you need to stop believing. 1. They always make a six percent commission This is...
While most prospective homebuyers know not to skip the home inspection, finding the right person for the job can be a challenge. Here are some...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. Top 5 real estate tips for...
If you’re thinking about selling your home without the help of a real estate agent, you should know what to expect. Here are six tasks...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. Top 5 real estate tips for...
Here are five big decisions you should be prepared to make when entering the housing market. 1. Location or square footage? If having a home...
Though commonly seen in real estate listings, the term “as is” and its implications are poorly understood. Here’s what you should know. What it means...
In order to buy your first home, you’ll need to budget for more than the down payment, closing costs and insurance. Here are some additional...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. Top 5 real estate tips for...
The COVID-19 situation has been a challenge to the real estate industry, but so far so good. Extra care has been taken when showing properties. Virtual...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. Top 5 real estate tips for...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. Top 5 real estate tips for...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. Top 5 real estate tips for...
While it’s definitely not “business as usual” for area Realtors, buyers and sellers, the COVID-19 crisis has not halted the local and surrounding real estate market...
This 7 part series is accompanied by BETHvids featuring tips regarding buying, selling and the real estate industry in general. This is the first of Beth...
When an agent wants to show your place on Tuesday at 4 p.m. or Wednesday at 8, you’ve got a convenient choice to make. But...
Realtors, buyers, sellers, and homeowners, in general, are understandably curious about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local real estate market. Local industry expert...
Baby Boomers (aged 54 to 74) are holding on to their beloved homes, but selling and downsizing now could not only save a lot of headaches,...
New this month we are adding some industry tips from the experts! Enjoy real estate market update from Jen Avery, lender tips from Jim Gordon, closing...
Chad Pangle was born and raised in northwest Virginia in the small town of Strasburg. Hard work, hunting, and outdoor life have always been a way...
Walkable neighborhoods are increasingly popular, especially as more millennials enter the housing market. These communities can be safely and conveniently navigated by foot and are...