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Home Buying Tips and Purchase Considerations

Credit Do's & Don'ts While Getting a Mortgage
October 18, 2023 3 min read
Credit Do’s & Don’ts While Getting a Mortgage

When shopping for a home in the 2023 United States real estate market, maintaining good...

4 Things to Know Before Buying in an HOA
April 29, 2022 4 min read
4 Things to Know Before Buying in an HOA

If you’ve been thinking about buying in an HOA, you’re not alone. Many people...

How to Shop Around for a Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
January 17, 2022 5 min read
How to Shop Around for a Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you’re thinking about buying a home in the near future, you’ve likely heard the...

Need a Bigger Mortgage to Buy a Bigger Home? Here's What to do First
October 1, 2021 5 min read
Need a Bigger Mortgage to Buy a Bigger Home? Here’s What to Do First

If you’ve been thinking about moving into a bigger home, odds are good that...

What Is a Home Warranty? (And Why You Should Consider Getting One)
April 30, 2021 4 min read
What is a Home Warranty? (And Why You Should Consider Getting One)

Homeownership can come with many costs in addition to your monthly mortgage payment and...

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House? 3 Experts Weigh In
October 28, 2020 8 min read
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House? 3 Experts Weigh In

Is now the right time to buy a home?  That’s a question that’s plaguing many...

5 Tips for Working with International Relocation Clients
September 22, 2020 4 min read
5 Tips For Working With International Relocation Clients

Like working with clients who are from out of town, working with international relocation...

How to Negotiate Inspection Repairs Like a Pro
July 9, 2020 4 min read
How to Negotiate Inspection Repairs Like a Pro

When you’re in the process of buying a house, negotiating after you’ve...

Should You Buy a Starter Home or a Forever Home?
June 10, 2020 4 min read
Should You Buy a Starter Home or a Forever Home?

At the start of their journey, many first-time homebuyers are often faced with a big...

Agents: Help Younger Buyers Understand the Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner
May 5, 2020 4 min read
Agents: Help Younger Buyers Understand the Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner

As a real estate agent, it may seem obvious that there are a multitude of benefits to...

How to Make an Offer
March 12, 2020 5 min read
How to Make an Offer on a House

Many buyers, especially first-timers, may wonder how to make an offer on a house. With...

house in a wide open field
November 18, 2019 3 min read
What Is a Short Sale?

There are two main outcomes for a homeowner who can no longer afford their home, and...

Student in front of a chalkboard trying to figure out tuition costs
September 28, 2019 2 min read
Maryland Does Its Part to Eliminate Student Debt for Hopeful Homeowners

Student loan debt is making it harder for Americans, especially younger ones, to become...

Welcome to Virginia sign with Amazon box characters
September 8, 2019 4 min read
Buying a Home Near Amazon’s HQ2 in Virginia? Be Prepared for Some Stiff Competition

When Amazon announced it was planning to build a second headquarters in North America,...

buying a foreclosure: vacant home
July 25, 2019 4 min read
9 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Foreclosed House

Looking for a bargain? One way to save on a new home is to buy one in foreclosure....