Staging a home is an important step when selling a property. As a realtor, Elizabeth Ann Kline is often asked by her clients whether they should stage their homes or not. Her answer is a resounding “Yes!” While it is true that staging a home may cost some money and take a little bit of […]
Three Secrets to Winning Your Next Home Offer
If you’re planning to buy a house in a highly competitive market, you’re in for a challenge. In Northern Virginia, for example, demand for homes is high, and inventory is low, making it difficult to win a bidding war. However, by following the right strategies, you can increase your chances of winning your next home […]
Heat up the Real Estate Market: Why Burke and West Springfield are Still Red Hot Despite Rising Interest Rates
Are you a real estate owner thinking of selling but concerned about rising interest rates? Don’t worry, there are still some hot spots in the market that are keeping things sizzling. And two of those hot spots are Burke and West Springfield. Despite the recent climb in interest rates, the real estate market in these […]
Military Housing in Northern Virginia
5 Things to Consider When PCS’ing to NOVA Every Permanent Change of Station (PCS) presents three basic options for military personnel with respect to living arrangements and Military Housing in Northern Virginia: Seek base housing, rent, or buy in the new location. When you are considering Military Housing in Northern Virginia, that is a big decision, but it’s […]
Real Estate Investing in Springfield, VA for Pros & Beginners
If you’re a fan of HGTV shows like Flip or Flop, Fixer Upper, or Property Brothers, then you may have considered becoming a real estate investor. And why not? It can be a very lucrative career or side gig. But is it still possible to become a real estate investor in this crazy market? The […]
FREE IN-HOME COVID-19 TESTS
Getting a free pack of 4 COVID-19 In-Home tests is very quick and very easy. The U.S. Post office has a webpage devoted to quickly getting the free test kits to you. Simply click the link below which will take you to the US Post Office official website. All you have to provide is your […]
The Valentine “Val” Grodis Collection
A collection of artifacts and documents related to Sgt. Valentine “Val” Grodis and his service in the US Army 9th Infantry Division through World War II. Valentine “Val” John Grodis was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1919 and served 5 years with the U.S. Army. He entered the service on October 16, 1940 and […]
A Lesson from a Pro
A well-known professional home stager, recently, decided to sell the 4,000+ square foot home which she lived in with her husband. It was certainly well maintained and by most standards, could have gone on the market immediately. However, she still went through a full staging effort before she listed the home. The work included painting […]