🏡 Northern Virginia Real Estate Update: Late Summer Market Trends & Tips As we head into the last stretch of summer, the Northern Virginia real estate market is showing its seasonal shifts—but also a few surprises. Whether you’re considering selling your home in Northern Virginia or thinking about buying a home in NOVA, here’s what’s […]
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NAVIGATING HOMEOWNERSHIP WITH AN HOA If you’re considering buying a home in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’re not alone. HOAs are common, offering a structured community environment with shared amenities and well-maintained surroundings. However, navigating life with an HOA can come with its own set of challenges and benefits. Here’s a
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Buying a Vacation Home: What to Know As peak vacation season kicks off, many people dream of owning a vacation home to escape to for long weekends or extended stays. Whether you envision beachside barbecues, serene mountain retreats, or bustling city getaways, purchasing a vacation property comes with its own set of considerations. Here are
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The first step in buying a home! Pick a real estate agent you will love! The first step is not to start picking out homes and viewing homes, go under contract, do a home inspection and start moving in. Before you start looking at homes you need to talk to a lender to see what
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Now is a good time to buy, here’s why! Prices are being reduced Tax benefits for homeowners Owning is better than renting Refinancing will likely be an option in the future Sellers are paying all or part of buyers closing costs Home inspection and negotiations Appraisal and financing contingencies Home warranty Time to make a
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How to get an A+ on a home inspection when selling your home You’re under contract- congratulations! The buyers will be doing a home inspection and you want to ace the inspection right? Here are some tips to do just that! Put together a list Put together a list of repairs, replacements and any renovations
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Yes, the market has slowed down. The number of days on market are now at an average of 19 and 2 in 5 home sellers have lowered their asking price in the past 30 days, (Bright MLS data). This is the highest number of home prices lowered since Q4 of 2019. The days of 10+
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Want to know details on the current rental market? Rent prices are and have been increasing just like home sale prices. Demand for rentals is higher than the supply. Let’s take a look at 3 bedroom rents and the price increase since last year: Alexandria $2,744 up 7% Manassas $3,437 up 63% Arlington $3,392 up
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It’s still a great time to buy a home in Northern Virginia! Rates may seem high, but historically, they really are not. The average mortgage rate from 1971-2021 was 7.78%. Current 30 year rate is 5% which is still lower than the 50 year average. Are you thinking of buying a home? Let’s chat and
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2021 was a crazy year & one of the hottest markets in history. 2022 will continue to be a sellers’ market for sure, due to inventory shortage. Price increases are not expected to be what they were in 2021, more towards a normal rate but fir the month of January offers are being made well
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iBuyer vs. Realtor comes down to one main focus. Do you need convenience or prefer more money? Convenience has a cost.
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Starter homes are hard to come by in Northern Virginia, is it the death of the starter home? Starter homes are so hard to come by in Northern Virginia. It is truly such a bummer that the starter home is not what it once was. There is no real definition of a starter home but
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Many home buyers in the Northern Virginia area have halted their search. Bidding wars have eased and homes are on the market longer. Realtor magazine has reported that 4 in 10 home buyers said they have stopped looking. The top reasons were that the market was too intimidating and they have lost out too many
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Inventory is still super low, buyer demand fell but is creeping up again. Still a good time to sell. If you are thinking about selling, let’s chat about your plans and the market! #lisajoyrealtor #lisajoyrealtor
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If you’re seriously considering selling but still want to make improvements while you’re still living there, let me make two important suggestions. Home improvements with the largest return on investment are: (remember to check homes near you to ensure you are not over improving). Manufactured stone veneer Kitchen remodel or update Garage door replacement Deck
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With the recent stock market volatility, you may be looking for opportunities to diversify and protect your investment portfolio against the dips and the potential for inflation. Over the long term, real estate provides steady appreciation and is usually an excellent investment response to inflation. Savvy consumers are becoming increasingly interested in owning property to
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Low housing inventory and appreciation! Before the coronavirus crisis began, the U.S. housing market was already low on the supply of homes available for sale. These levels remain low, causing more competition and less time on the market for the homes that are for sale. In addition, home prices have steadily risen, as reported recently
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If you are thinking about or planning to sell your home, it is important to know want buyers want. Move in Ready! Many want a shiny, clean, no work needed home to move into. Very few are looking to put time, money, scheduling contractors or energy to get a home move in ready. Homes that can
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Home buyers are facing a touch market today, while it is a great time to be a seller. When properties are priced right and show well they will have 5-35 competing offers. Buyers need to be ready to compete and be competitive as much as they can, even when submitting a fabulous offer buyers could
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