As a Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), I often run across articles about the home buying process. There are thousands of resources available to DIY buyers before ever coming into contact with a Realtor. Some articles tend to be more confusing than helpful, while others help prepare you for the road ahead. To prevent you from […]
Highlights from NAR’s 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: 33% of recent home buyers were first time buyers, which is still suppressed from the historical norm of 40% among primary residence buyers. For 43% of home buyers, the first step in the home-buying process was looking online for properties. 12% of home buyers first […]
Looking to purchase your first home? Investment property? Need an upgrade? As an experienced buyer’s agent, I am here to help! When beginning your home search, it’s important to consider your wants and your needs. I recommend creating a wish list with two categories – MUST HAVES and I WANT. What features should I consider when buying […]
In a real estate transaction, a walk through is the buyer’s final opportunity to investigate their new home prior to closing. Generally completed a day or two before settlement, the walk through serves two purposes: to ensure the home is in similar condition as first seen and to check any repairs (as requested through the […]
A new legislation will allow Virginians to put aside $50,000 as a “first time homebuyer savings plan account” free of state taxes! This means great things for new homeowners starting July 1, 2014, allowing hopeful homebuyers to set aside money in investment accounts (including savings accounts, mutual funds, brokerage accounts, and more) to help cover […]