A home warranty is a service contract that protects your home’s appliances and some systems from repairs or possible replacements. A convenient benefit of a home warranty is that when you report an item, they will assign a service provider to evaluate whether it should be repaired or replaced without the owner having to act […]
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Enjoy Summer Concerts in Your NoVa Neighborhood
(Photo by Brodie Vissers from Burst) Springfield, Braddock, and Burke residents have some summer concerts to look forward to as the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series has returned to county locations this season. NoVa summer weather brings with it the opportunity to take advantage of the area’s parks, lakes, and outdoor attractions during […]
3 Best Places for Fishing In Burke
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) One of the great reasons to buy a home and live in Northern Virginia are the many and varied opportunities to enjoy nature so close to home. One of the most popular recreational activities is fishing in Burke! Right in our area, anglers find some of Virginia’s most popular […]
Title Insurance: Why You and Your Lender Want it
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) Like all insurance, title insurance is about peace of mind. But do you really understand the importance of this insurance? This isn’t a policy that asks you to pay premiums for protection against unforeseen future risks. Instead, it’s a one-time fee that actually saves you from financial loss in […]
Thoughts on Credit and Getting a Mortgage
Credit plays a huge role in getting a mortgage because it is a variable that helps the lender determine the likelihood that the loan will be repaid on a timely basis. Credit bureaus evaluate people’s credit worthiness using a FICO score. The higher the score the better the borrower’s credit. The mortgage rate charged to […]
New Construction Homes Near Burke
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) By now you’ve probably heard a few stories about how the housing market is struggling to keep up with demand. And it’s true that scarcity of homes for sale is contributing to the concern, with fewer owners listing their homes for sale and new construction homes near Burke harder […]
Tips to Avoid Mortgage Rejection
(Photo by Samantha Hurley from Burst) You’ve saved up for a deposit and worked with LIST WITH ELIZABETH® to find your perfect home, but you still need to avoid mortgage rejection. Maybe you were even pre-approved for a mortgage loan before you started the whole process. But now you need to solidify your mortgage to […]
First Love, Second Wife or Third REALTOR
There is a story of a real estate agent’s prayer: “Dear Lord, if I can’t be someone’s first love, or second wife, at least, please let me be their third REALTOR®.” In a normal market with a balanced supply of sellers and buyers, this describes the preference that it might be better to be the […]
