What’s The Deal With Off-Market Properties? There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS.  Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market […]

How Your Credit Score Can Impact Loan Options How to Get the Best Mortgage Series  –  Week 4 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful. This week […]

Two Thumbs Up for Staging Your Home Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But, you might wonder if it’s really worth the inconvenience and upfront costs for you, especially in a seller’s market. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you end up […]

How Much Do You Really Need for a Down Payment How to Get the Best Mortgage Series  –  Week 3 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful. […]

Should You Use 401k Money for a Down Payment? Did you know that you can borrow from yourself if you have a 401k plan? Getting a 401k loan is one way to get additional money toward a down payment.  It’s a lump sum of money that is already yours — not the bank’s! It’s understandable […]

Understanding the Flow of the Market — Successful Tactics for Buyers and Sellers Buying or selling in the DMV requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market. Keep in mind that there are exceptions to every rule, and we have seen changes to these […]

How Much Can You Really Afford Each Month? How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 2 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals.  You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful! It’s all […]

Why the Interest Rate You See Online is NOT the One You’ll Get Did an interest rate catch your attention the last time you were looking online?  Maybe you’ve been thinking about buying a home, buying an investment property, refinancing, or getting a line of credit,  However, it’s very rare that the interest rate you […]

What to Say When You First Contact a Lender How to Get the Best Mortgage Series  – Week 1 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals.  You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful! This […]

Say Good-bye to Your PMI When you bought your home, you might have had to get Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).  If so, you might have been paying it for a while and it could be time to petition your loan servicer to stop this payment requirement. For a quick recap — PMI is insurance that […]