(Photo by JoJo Chuk from Burst) Virginia is a large and diverse state filled with a variety of topographies and natural features, like mountains, lakes, and even caves! So it’s no surprise that many who live within Washington DC’s urban sprawl (or even other large cities of the East Coast) would look at buying a […]
Buying a New Home
Real Estate Predictions for the End of 2021
(Photo by Samantha Hurley from Burst) While real estate predictions don’t always come true, they can help. If you’re considering entering the market, you should know the different possibilities. For the last 18 months, real estate has been on a unique rollercoaster and it doesn’t look likely to let up anytime soon! If you’re looking […]
What Does it Mean to Live in an Unincorporated Area?
(Photo by Fernanda Publio from Burst) If you don’t live within the limits of a city, town, or other governed community, you may live in an unincorporated area. Unincorporated towns or cities are not part of or legally included under the laws of the state that they are located in. As such, they are sometimes […]
Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) For some people, there’s a real appeal to new construction, with brand new appliances, floors, and electrical systems. But for others, the character of an older house beckons, and the promise of an interesting renovation or the potential of a DIY project is enticing. What some see as a […]
Will Forbearance Ending Mean Foreclosures Are Coming?
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) Whether they are interested because of their own financial situation or because homes in foreclosure tend to be a great deal for home purchasing, many in the real estate market are interested to see how the end of forbearance under the CARES Act extension during the ongoing health crisis […]
What to Know About Homes with Septic Tanks
Photo by Nicole De Khors from Burst While the majority of homes in the Springfield and Burke areas of Northern Virginia are on public sewer, buyers may run across the occasional homes with septic tanks. This is a home feature that can make some prospective buyers nervous, but it does’t have to be the factor […]
Should ‘Back on the Market’ Worry You?
Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst So you found a home you liked, but it was snapped up before you could put in your offer (or your bid was rejected), but now that home has come back on the market. Should you jump for joy that you’ve been given another chance? Or should you worry […]
4 Reasons Americans Are Moving
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) In the middle of a pandemic that upended our lives and livelihoods, a record number of people in the United States looked to make a move. Whether it was because their needs had changed, they were looking for something different out of their living space, or they just wanted […]
