According to the March 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, the median sales price in Virginia in March was $370,000, inching down 1.3% from...
Are you considering buying a vacation home to spend your summers or weekends? Whether you want to buy a cabin a few hours away or a...
Tiny home living is becoming increasingly popular across North America. As real estate prices continue to rise, people are turning to creative solutions to live debt...
Are you ready to buy your first home but don’t have enough savings? You may want to consider co-buying. Co-buying is when two or more people...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Barks & Bags Extravaganza 2023: April 14 – Get ready for a HOT event to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County. Last year...
In real estate, a short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their home for less than they owe on the mortgage. This often happens when the...
Home prices are cooling off, and mortgage rates fell last week, but the fallout from recent bank closures could continue to make it hard for some...
A mortgage rate lock freezes your interest rate after your loan is approved until the loan is closed. Rate locks can be useful in times of...
According to the February 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were 6,505 home sales across Virginia in February. This is a 20.3% reduction compared...
Sometimes it pays to raze a house and build a new one. Is your house 80 or 100 years old and seriously damaged, but in a...
A new job, a new baby, retirement, or maybe just a taste for change. You want more space, less space, new space — whatever the reason,...
According to the January 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, 5,609 homes were sold across the state in January, more than a 30% decline from...
Down is the new up when it comes to luxury homes. Or at least that’s what architect Randy Correll said in a recent interview with the...
COMMUNITY NEWS R-MA 5K Run/Walk March 25 – The Parent Association at Randolph-Macon Academy is organizing their 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk for the Upper School and...
We are buying our first house and are concerned about interest rates. Someone mentioned a mortgage buydown to get lower rates. What is this? A mortgage...
Across Virginia, and in neighboring states, real estate licensees are seeing a sharp increase in scams involving fraudulent buyers and sellers. In this latest scam, criminals...
Are you a proud pet owner that needs to sell your home? Although you may consider your furry friend part of the family, not everyone agrees....
Here is a happy problem: Should you renovate or move? No matter what choice you make, you are going to have something better. But when you...
In a competitive market, writing a homebuyer letter can help persuade the seller that you’re the right candidate for their home. Here are a few tips...
REAL ESTATE INVESTORS AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS An original Trust Deed Pledge (TDPP) to help property owners from losing their entire property equity due to a...
If you or someone you live with has a physical disability, it’s important to find a home that accommodates your needs. Here are a few things...
A conforming loan conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are giant government-chartered mortgage companies that buy loans from lenders,...
According to the December 2022 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, following two very busy years in the housing market, Virginia’s market slowed considerably in 2022. There...
For the average person, real estate can seem complex and overwhelming. To help demystify this industry, here are four common misconceptions explained. 1. You need a...
Experts say that the new year will almost certainly bring home buyers more homes to choose from and better prices. According to MarketWatch, a fresh group...
COMMUNITY NEWS R-MA 5K Run/Walk: March 25 – The Parent Association at Randolph-Macon Academy is organizing their 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk for the Upper School and...
There are a lot of life circumstances that dictate the purchase of a new home. Upsizing, downsizing, upgrading, downgrading, buying your first home, changing neighborhoods, the...
Interest rate hikes are on the horizon for consumers in North America. Here are a few tips to ensure you’re doing everything possible to prepare. 1....
Soaring interest rates can radically impact mortgages, home equity loans, student loans, car loans, lines of credit, and more. If the upsurge in interest has affected...
There is a lot of speculation around the real estate market in today’s society. Everyone with access to television or an internet connection is exposed to...