Conventional wisdom says, “Wait for spring.” In reality, the close-in Washington region doesn’t shut down for the holidays. Life changes, job moves, and school calendars keep serious buyers looking in Bethesda, Northwest Washington, Arlington, and Alexandria year-round. The question isn’t “Can I sell over the holidays?” It’s “Given my goals, does a holiday listing work … Continue reading To List or Not to List? Holiday Residential Listings in Bethesda, Northwest DC, Arlington & Alexandria
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Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates
Admit it – you’re kind of afraid of today’s mortgage rates, aren’t you? I know some of my buyer-clients are. But they need not be. Why? Here’s the bone-chilling truth. The difference between buying a $1,000,000 home at today’s typical rate (around 6.2%) and waiting for 5.99% is about $100 a month on a $800,000 … Continue reading Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates
Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.
Suppose your house has a 2.0% mortgage you don't want to give up but it hasn't sold yet and you want to move to a new house, you may be wondering: what do I do? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead? There’s … Continue reading Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.
Hill’s Father’s Day Reflections
This Father’s Day, I want to take a moment—as a fellow parent, and as a father of four grown children and four grandchildren (so far!)—to reflect on what this day means to me. Being a husband and father has been the most rewarding experience of my life. Watching our children grow into the remarkable adults … Continue reading Hill’s Father’s Day Reflections
Why It’s Better to Own Than Rent
June is National Homeownership Month In honor of National Homeownership Month – celebrated every June – here are a few reasons why it’s better to own than rent. Equity & Appreciation. Every mortgage payment increases your ownership stake in the property—unlike rent, which goes to a landlord. Plus, over time, real estate typically appreciates in … Continue reading Why It’s Better to Own Than Rent
A Tale of Two Housing Markets
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more … Continue reading A Tale of Two Housing Markets
A Day in My Life: A Washingtonian Realtor’s Journey
Morning Awakening As the first light of dawn breaks over Washington, DC, I wake up in my home in Berkley, surrounded by the whispers of generations past. The soft morning light filters through my windows, reminding me of my deep roots in this city—a 12th-generation DC area resident with stories etched into every corner of … Continue reading A Day in My Life: A Washingtonian Realtor’s Journey
Top Producer Recognition
Thankful for my wonderful clients! A great way to end 2024 and to start 2025! A very sincere "Thank You!" to all my wonderful clients who sought my guidance and counsel in their successful purchases and sales. They are The Best!
Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar. You get it sold quickly. It all goes down without a hitch. Even in today's market, there are more buyers than homes for sale. But, certain factors can still cause delays or prevent a house … Continue reading Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
What is Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now?
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is one of the biggest factors that’s kept … Continue reading What is Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now?
The Next Chapter of Long & Foster’s Legacy
What is it? It’s the easiest, most streamlined approach to buying and selling real estate. While there are many steps involved in the real estate journey, the process doesn’t need to be overwhelming. At Long & Foster, we have one team of specialists in mortgage, home inspection, title, insurance, moving, real estate and property management … Continue reading The Next Chapter of Long & Foster’s Legacy
How to Organize Your Garage…and Keep It That Way!
Having had to empty several family homes in recent years and collect, sort through, and combine such things as furniture, memorabilia both valuable and sentimental, garage and garden tools and life's periodically utilitarian purchases, this article spoke to me. As our children scanned what had accumulated in two garages (even after emptying out and disposing … Continue reading How to Organize Your Garage…and Keep It That Way!
Maximizing Long-Term Financial Gains through Homeownership
Choosing to become a homeowner is generally one of the biggest decisions of your life. It’s a financial and emotional decision that must be made based on your individual circumstances. If paying rent has you leaning toward the security of owning your home, here are a few reasons why buying a home can make financial … Continue reading Maximizing Long-Term Financial Gains through Homeownership
Ready to Buy a Home on Your Own? Here’s Your Next 111 To-Dos.
There are a multitude of tasks, responsibilities, and requirements I attend to out of sight of my clients. Agents dedicate hundreds of hours to preparation, research, consultations, continuing education, legwork, networking, and business management of their careers. Much of this is conducted in the background, which inadvertently makes a successful agent's client-facing efforts and results … Continue reading Ready to Buy a Home on Your Own? Here’s Your Next 111 To-Dos.
Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before You Move? Maybe Not.
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, the … Continue reading Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before You Move? Maybe Not.
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