This is the second article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit. It’s a step-by-step guide of the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to being prepared for your settlement day. Look for a new, informative article each week, right here! You’re ready to […]

Love Selling Your Home Series – Week 1 This is the first article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to what you need to know to sell your home in today’s market.  This series will take you through the entire home-selling process — from […]

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then this 12-week Love Selling Your Home series is a must for you. Each week, you’ll get great tips, tactics that work, and some of my best-kept secrets for sellers. I want to […]

Selling your home can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. You need smart, straightforward strategies that will help you maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes along with this process. Although the exact strategy depends on a seller’s particular goals and timing, which I can discuss with each of you individually, […]

With a little elbow grease in just the right places, you’ll get your home looking its best when you list it.  Here is a quick and easy guide to get your home ready for buyers so that it shines both inside and out. Curb Appeal:  A Big Deal People often underestimate the value of good […]

It’s no secret that we’re all experiencing higher costs and the impact of rising inflation here in Northern Virginia. The good news is that the recent Inflation Reduction Act includes some adjustments that can help tax payers save more money for the 2023 tax year. You’ll be able to keep more of your income with […]

Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?   Maybe, maybe not.  As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or your 10th home, is when it makes financial sense for YOU […]

There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS.  Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market property provides a more “exclusive” transaction. […]

Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But, you might wonder if it’s really worth the inconvenience and upfront costs for you. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you end up getting for your home and decrease the time it stays on the […]

How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 5 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful. This week you’ll learn why the interest rate you see […]