Maybe you are a new resident to Fairfax and want to learn about all the great restaurants our area has to offer. Take a bite of Fairfax City! Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns for its third year from September 13 through September 20, 2020. Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe dinners for $35 and $20 lunches […]
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Why You Need a Home Office… or Two
We’re all spending an increasing amount of time in our homes these days. Is your’s filling all of your needs? As more and more companies are ditching offices and work-from-home space is becoming a basic necessity, homeowners are re-purposing spare rooms in their homes and turning them into home offices. If you already have a […]
Buying a Home: Should You Hire a Buyer’s Agent?
When it’s time to buy a house, it’s a big decision. When you are looking to buy that home in Springfield or Burke, you might want to hire a buyer’s agent. It can be tempting to avoid hiring a buyer’s agent since most homes being sold are listed by an agent. However, the listing agent […]
Where to Go For Sunrises and Sunsets in Northern Virginia
The summer is coming to a close and you want to catch more great sunrises and sunsets in Northern Virginia. When you live in Northern Virginia there are plenty of places to go to see the sunrise or sunset in all its’ glory. Whether you prefer a spot overlooking the water or you want to […]
Should You Buy a Home With a Small Down Payment?
When it’s time to buy a home in either Springfield or Burke, it’s time to figure out how much you can put down. You can certainly buy a home with a small down payment, but is it a good idea? Depending on your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and your overall situation, you might be able […]
Rethinking Home
The last two months of the new normal stay at home has led many homeowners to rethink the way they live in their home. It has now become an office for working at home; a school for children; a gym to stay in shape; and a place for recreation. The repurposing has people evaluating whether […]
Mortgage Forgiveness
During the mortgage meltdown that caused the Great Recession a decade ago, some homeowners lost their homes to foreclosure or constructed a short sale to get out from under the debt. In most of the cases, the lenders forgave all or part of the debt owed them. Similarly, in the early 90’s after the failure […]
Convenience at a Cost
The convenience of selling your home without the hassle of getting it ready, putting it on the market, showings, open houses, negotiations and repairs comes at a cost … a significant part of your equity. The companies, referred to as iBuyers, that buy homes from sellers are for-profit organizations. They expect to make a profit […]
