The pandemic-fueled real estate market of the last two years was one of the hottest we’ve ever seen. We saw a massive boon for sellers from Northern Virginia to the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia. With cash offers, no contingencies, and waived inspections, sellers called the shots. Experts predict a cool-down in 2022 with increased inventory and a slight rise in interest rates. However, ... Continue Reading

Most real estate agents consider spring the ideal time to sell on the East Coast in a typical year. March through May is the sweet spot, while the end-of-year holiday season is more challenging. But as we all know, 2021 has been anything but ordinary. In a hot seller’s market in a highly desirable area, you can still get an excellent price for your home within a short timeframe. Hiring a skilled ... Continue Reading

In the current age of wildly popular home improvement shows, so many of us have clear ideas in our heads about what makes a house a home. When we’re selling a home, we want to tap into buyers’ dreams. A significant part of that is figuring out what makes a house look and feel like “home” to someone walking in for the first time. As staging professionals know, the right details can add tons of ... Continue Reading

When it comes to combining natural beauty with sought-after amenities, it’s hard to beat Western Loudoun. With its rolling hills, gorgeous farmland and woodlands and fabulous housing options, the county’s west end has it all. In the last year, buyers have flocked to this Blue Ridge oasis, which offers the best of both rural and suburban life. Here’s a look at what makes Western Loudoun unique--and ... Continue Reading

When we’re fixing up our home with selling it in mind, return on investment is the top priority. We’re not necessarily making the changes we’d want for our family. Instead, we focus on upgrades that will impact buyers and allow us to raise the listing price. Of course, the picture is different in a hot seller’s market. There’s no need to go nuts on improvements when you’re looking for a fast ... Continue Reading

It’s a bittersweet feeling for families when the last child leaves the nest. For many parents, the big question becomes--now what? And when we have a spacious house like so many Northern Virginia families, we may also ask ourselves whether we really need so much room. In today’s hot seller’s market, more and more couples ask themselves whether downsizing makes sense. And in many cases, the answer ... Continue Reading