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Jan 9, 20192 min read

The Power of the Personal Letter

When it comes to buying a house in the DC Metro area, the competition is at an all time high. It is typical for a property to have multiple

Oct 4, 20182 min read

Private Mortgage Insurance Explained

First off, what is private mortgage insurance (PMI)? Private mortgage insurance is a type of mortgage insurance that a buyer might be requ

Oct 4, 20183 min read

Hidden/Closing Costs of Buying a Home

If you have been saving for years for a down payment to buy your first home, did you know that you also need cash at the time of closing to

Sep 6, 20182 min read

Homebuyer’s Secret Weapon

This week, I want to share a personal tip that I like to do with my clients that gives them REAL competitive advantage. As you probably kno

Jul 26, 20181 min read

First-Time Homebuyer IRA Withdrawal

Did you know if you are a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the past two years, you are allowed to make a penalty-free withdr

Jul 12, 20182 min read

The Importance of Staging Your Home

I recently read an article by REALTOR Mag on “The True Impact of Home Staging,” and I thought a recap of the article would be great for this

Jun 21, 20182 min read

Income Needed to Buy a Home Calculator

When I was at our Fork + Spoon Supper Club on Tuesday night, I was asked a really interesting question in regards to buying a home. The que

Jun 7, 20182 min read

Types of Agency in a Real Estate Transaction

For this week’s Real Estate Tip of the Week, let’s talk about the different types of agency and what each means. It is a topic that should

May 24, 20182 min read

Radon Explained

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. It’s actually the second leading cause of lung cancer. You cann

May 10, 20182 min read

Lead-Based Paint Explained

In this week’s Real Estate Tip of the Week, I wanted to discuss Lead-based Paint, a common disclosure and contingency when buying a home...