The best smart home trends

Although it may have taken years to become a reality for many of us, the smart home has finally arrived. Devices designed to turn your ‘dumb’ home into a smart hub are more popular than ever. You can now turn your thermostat up, lock your doors, and play your music with a simple voice command. … Continue reading “The best smart home trends”

How Much House Can I Afford? 8 Rules of Thumb to Help Estimate

Think you’re financially ready to buy a house? Before you make appointments with real estate agents and lenders, you should make sure you’ve taken an honest assessment of your income and expenses so you know just how much home you can afford. Doing this will help your agent find the best homes for you within … Continue reading “How Much House Can I Afford? 8 Rules of Thumb to Help Estimate”

SOLD ! Seller saved over $14,000 in commission.

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Easy Ways to Add Value to your FSBO Real Estate Before you Sell

Did you know home buyers usually decide if they are interested within the first eight seconds of seeing your home? By making a few improvements before you sell it, you can increase the number of potential buyers who engage with your FSBO real estate right up front. Here are some ideas for adding value without … Continue reading “Easy Ways to Add Value to your FSBO Real Estate Before you Sell”

The Amazon Effect: House Hunting in the DC Area’s Hottest Zip Code

Amazon’s move into Arlington County is a big deal for both buyers and sellers in the housing market. Amazon says it will hire 25,000 employees over the next decade. And while demand for housing in that area is high, inventory is low. A trend is indicating that January is the new March when it comes … Continue reading “The Amazon Effect: House Hunting in the DC Area’s Hottest Zip Code”

Is Price Per Square Foot the Best Way to Value a Home?

Price per square foot can be helpful in learning about the general value of a property in a particular area,  however, you should never use price per square foot calculations when valuing a home. Estimating the value of a home is far more complicated than using average dollars per square foot. Using this method as … Continue reading “Is Price Per Square Foot the Best Way to Value a Home?”