There isn't a buyer client I meet who hasn't watched HGTV. And, that's a good thing! Last week while waiting for my daughter's dental appointment to finish, I got sucked into watching an exciting HGTV show called Flip or Flop. Okay, maybe exciting is a little much for a TV show, but, as a real estate agent, I often see the potential when Continue Reading
Facebook and Real Estate Negotiations
Emotions can run high during real estate negotiations. Super high. Recently, an out-of-area Facebook friend posted that she had bought, The House! There were over 150 Likes and dozens of comments. Then... the topic disappeared from her News Feed. Everyone understands that it is exciting to buy something new, and a house sale is Continue Reading
Air Conditioning and Air Flow
The noise didn't bother the home inspector, but the air conditioning system was making far too much noise for a new home. The problem here was too much air flow though an air return vent... and this took place in 2004. You should always take a look at the HVAC system(s) when you are looking at any home you are considering buying. Make note of Continue Reading
Understanding Vienna’s New Home Market
Not all custom builders in Vienna follow the same business model. Most builders buy lots and then figure out a model to put on it. At that point they can determine a target asking price factoring in lot acquisition, business expenses, and construction costs. Home construction still requires exceptional project management experience to Continue Reading
What happens in a multiple offer situation?
In certain areas and prices ranges, multiple offer situations torment home buyers and excite lucky sellers. Some segments of the Vienna real estate market have been attracting multiple offers. Recently, one of my client's homes had six offers submitted before the Tuesday deadline. Although one decided to withdraw their offer before the seller Continue Reading
Helping Today’s Move-Up Home Buyer
The baby arrived, and suddenly our first house didn't seem as big any more. Sound familiar? For me, it was when our second arrived and my wife pointed out this obvious fact over dinner. Asking, if I wasn't busy on Sunday with clients could we go look at an "open-house" across town? In case you don't know, I look at houses almost every Continue Reading
How to be a Spring Market home buyer
The Spring Market arrives early in Vienna, and I want to share some pro-tips to help make you competitive. Not the same old advice you see everywhere, but tips that I give my clients. Preparation is the key to success... Make decisions quickly All the real estate ads I see these days show people looking at amazing homes with Continue Reading
Why I said “Cheerio” to my ARM
For years clients have asked me about refinancing their mortgages, or called to tell me their great new rate. But, when the conversation turned to what my interest rate, they were typically amazed that my rate was below 3%. So, how did I get that rate? For the past decade I have used an ARM on my house in Vienna. Yes, an Adjustable Rate Continue Reading
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