Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog

Digital closings have been popular in recent years, especially as technology has evolved. They allow you to close on your loan from anywhere with a ...

If you’ve been preparing to buy a home in the last couple of years, then you’re probably aware of the serious housing inventory shortage ...

Home inspections are a vital part of the homebuying process, shedding light on a property’s condition and whether it needs repairs. But buyers ...

When you buy a house, your mortgage company will require a home insurance policy before closing on your loan.  But home insurance isn’t ...

When you buy a home, your credit score plays an essential role: It can impact what loans you’re eligible for and the interest rate you get ...

Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time for spring cleaning. Though you spend time year-round doing typical housekeeping tasks like ...

No one wants to pay too much for a house. It can be a frustrating prospect, plus it makes your payments higher and could make appreciation seem less ...

When you buy a house, you’ll do a final walk-through of the property in the days or hours before closing. This is an important step in the ...

If you’re looking to make your home more energy efficient, smart technology can help. There are plenty of smart home technologies that can make ...

It’s a new year, and that means new possibilities. For some, that might mean buying a house for the first time. For existing homeowners, it ...

Moving can be expensive, whether you’re headed a few miles away or across the country. There are the costs to rent a truck, purchase packing ...

When you tour a house for sale, it’s often staged, complete with appliances, window dressings, furniture and decor. These items can certainly ...

Buying a home can be stressful (especially in a hot market).  But you’re in luck: There are ways to combat any worries you have and make ...

Anyone who lived through the 2008 recession and subsequent housing market crash is likely feeling a little worried. After all, home prices have risen ...

As a homeowner, your house is likely your biggest asset. It can help you build wealth and improve your finances — and in retirement, it might ...

From taxes and insurance to maintenance and repairs, homeownership comes with a variety of costs.  But don’t worry: These expenses ...

Staging is a vital tool when selling a property. The majority of buyer's agents say staging can increase offers by anywhere from 1% to 20%, according ...