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Home buying is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. People buy homes for many different reasons. Most buy for the sole purpose of living the American Dream, others use the home buying market as an investment tool, and some even use the margins inherent in real estate transactions as their daily […]

If you are looking for all of the basics regarding selling real estate plus some other tips that you might not have heard of, this article is for you. This can be a confusing subject with all of the different opinions and information that is available, especially when a lot of it is contradictory. If […]

While the term home improvement is often associated with costly remodeling jobs, there are plenty of simple ways to increase the value of your home. With a little home improvement knowledge, you can get a better-looking home with out spending much time or money. Take a look at these tips to get an idea of […]

Have you recently put your home on the market or maybe, you are getting ready to do so. Either way, learning more details about the home selling process, will prove to be helpful. You are about to get some helpful tips that will help you become more educated about home selling. Market Trends An important […]

Are you thinking of selling real estate, but the enormity of the decision is scaring you? Selling is really not that difficult. It just takes a lot of planning. There are many things that you can do to get ready. Read about how you can prepare to make the big move. Clean Up The Clutter […]

Northern Virginia is home to nearly a third of the state’s residents. Its popularity comes from a combination of location and better than average economy. For those considering becoming residents of Northern Virginia the average costs of living can be helpful in deciding which area will be the best fit. The below numbers are the […]

Remember the days when you could simply put a sign in the front yard and be overwhelmed with potential buyers? Well, that was pre-2008 and today things are a little different. That’s not to say that you can’t find the right buyer in a short amount of time, but there are a wider range of […]

The sale of your home relies a great deal on staging. Some home owners think of staging as an optional chore, but you would be surprised at how important it is. In Barb Schwartz’s book Staging to Sell: The Secret to Selling Homes in a Down Market she says that on average 95% of staged […]

  If you are looking to buy or sell your home, Virginia is a great place to be. But before you can do either, you first have to ask yourself the question: am I ready? Selling 101 says to be considered prepared to sell, your home must first pass the “Eye Test” – in other […]