Information Overload
There is so much information about real estate available on the web, which is great for consumers, agents and people just looking for ideas. Great, now what? How [...]
How to compete in this ultra competitive market?
Navigating an Ultra Competitive Market In today’s ultra competitive market what does it take to not only find your next home, but also win a competition, or avoid [...]
Give Your Life and Home Some Color
A pop of color will transform any space or your entire home. You can show your personal style, but it can be risky. It’s not easy to pick [...]
Fairfax County Services for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
We at NoVa House and Home are excited about our new roles as Community Ambassadors, Financial Advisors and Meals on Wheels food delivery. Our charge as Community Ambassadors [...]
Saving for a Down Payment
Start a Budget There are hundreds of tools available to track your spending and help you create a budget that works for you. A successful budget is based [...]
Renting vs Buying – 50 Things to Think About Before Choosing
Renting vs Buying – 50 Pros and Cons There is no universal right or wrong in the rent vs. buy discussion. It comes down to what is right [...]
10 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a New Home
Purchasing a new home is a big investment, especially one that's near the Falls Church community. Check out these tips and make sure that you're not putting your family [...]
What does a realtor do other than find me a house?
I participate in several online Q&A forums and there’s a question that comes up frequently from buyers and sellers. The thought is that if a consumer can find [...]
Zillow Zestimate Missed by a Mile
The following was adapted for Northern Virginia based on a blog that ran on May 23, 2016 by Tallahassee Realtor Joe Manausa. He is a daily blogger with content [...]
The Prince of Home Ownership
After the death of my favorite artist, one of the most pleasing things to me was finding out the extent of his charity. The way he mentored young [...]
14 Interior Design Trends to Watch for in 2016
Custom Tiles, Wallpaper, Copper, Pottery (pics from Pinterest) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-stachelski/14-interior-design-trends-to-watch-for-in-2016_b_9062716.html More from this Author: How To Decorate Your Home With Pantone's Unexpected Color Of The Year 6 Ways [...]
How long can a house stay in PRE-FORECLOSURE?
By Scott Godzyk New Hampshire Real Estate Agent with Godzyk Real Estate Services Share: February 01, 2016 05:00 AM REPORT If a Buyer asks you about a Pre-Foreclosure, would [...]
Avoid These Mortgage Mistakes
This all may seem like common sense, but you’d be surprised the number of people who ask these questions, or even worse don’t ask and inadvertently lose their mortgage [...]
5 Steps to De-clutter and Organize
If you want long term results that will last, this process will help you permanently declutter and stay organized. I’m not gonna lie to you and say how easy [...]
BEFORE IT GETS TOO COLD – WINTERIZE
We’ve had an unseasonably warm winter so far, so it’s no surprise many of us chose to take advantage and be out and about rather than focus on winterizing [...]
Reasons Millennials Aren’t Buying Homes Part 1
The real reasons millennials aren’t buying homes: Part 1 Several common misconceptions unveiled by Bernice Ross Aug 24, 2015 Takeaways: The real reasons millennials aren’t buying might be quite [...]
Should I Stay or Should I Go???
Before you decide to sell, make sure it’s right for you! A couple of stories from recent listing meetings with clients. Jack and Diane Jack and Diane bought their [...]
Making the Decision to Sell Isn’t Always Easy
Making the Decision to Sell Isn’t Always Easy After many years in a home it’s no longer just a property or a “thing”. It’s part of your life, [...]
Custom Plan Designed Just for You
Earlier today I wrote an absolutely brilliant article about designing a custom plan for every client...somehow I didn't save it and now it's gone. I will rewrite this brilliant [...]
Goodbye Winter
This past winter felt particularly harsh this year. I have a knack for scheduling travel during the worst storms. Snowmageddon found me in an airport in South Carolina with [...]