Share Did you know an appraiser does more than just place a dollar value on a home? When you are purchasing a home using a FHA loan, the appraiser is also looking to make sure the appliances and systems in the home are in proper working order and there are no major repairs. There…
ShareIt’s more of a seller’s market in the Vienna, VA and Northern Virginia marketplace than it has been in the last few years. However, that doesn’t mean a seller can forego focusing on curb appeal. Most people shop with their eyes first, meaning if the home doesn’t have a pleasing look and feel, buyers will…
Share Whenever, I meet with buyers for the initial consultation, I make sure they understand what a short sale is and what it isn’t. While we’re seeing fewer and few short sales in the Vienna, Virginia marketplace, they still exist and will be around for a while. So what is a short sale? It’s when…
Share Today, I went to a trusted dry cleaners; Pride Cleaners in Herndon with two silk blouses I’d picked up from a cheap (no name mentioned) one day dryer cleaner yesterday. I’d taken these two blouses in for cleaning last week and noted the underarm stains when I initially took them in. When I picked…
ShareNorthern Virginia January 2012 Housing Sales Figures The market has been heating up since the first of the year. The comparison between December to January is lagging a bit behind of what I’ve been seeing as a lot of activity has been taking place since January Houses are getting snatched up quickly. Homes have to be…
There are many strategies for pricing your home for sale. Northern Virginia real estate professional Nancy Heisel has some suggestions for one strategy that helps move your house — fast!
