Buying a Home

Have you been unsuccessful finding a house and now you are considering if you should build a house on vacant land? While this idea can be really ...

Buy now or wait? Buying a house is not just about how, it's about when, and it is all about timing. Let's find out - when is the best time to buy a ...

When you are buying a house, you want more than just the number of beds and bath, you want to find a home that fits your lifestyle and helps you ...

Picking a reliable and efficient mortgage lender is an important step to purchasing a new home. This is a strategic process where there is no ...

When it’s time to find a loan, not all mortgage lenders are the same. Choosing a lender with a solid reputation in D.C.’s highly ...

To rent or not to rent, that is the question. Many people think that buying a home is the only option that makes any sense. And, yes, buying may be ...

Before beginning your search for a new home, you probably made a list of pros and con’s in a house. As a parent, the list of pros may include ...

Keeping up with your household tasks, grocery lists, and DIY projects can be overwhelming. You may not realize your furnace needs to be serviced ...

Historic homes offer character and charm that homes built today don’t have. They are beautiful to look at but can have hidden expenses that ...

Don’t let the HGTV show Flip or Flop fool you. Flipping houses takes hard work and dedication. If you don’t know how the process works, ...

Moving to a new town is tough. About four years ago, my family and I decided to move an hour away from where we've always lived. The new town ...

Before making a down payment, it’s always a good idea to do a final walkthrough of your new house. The final walkthrough isn’t the time ...

Making the decision to buy a new home is exciting and stressful. Before you start checking out your local listings, it’s a good idea to get a ...

Most buyers cringe when they hear these three words, Home Owners Association. This private association makes and enforces rules for properties within ...

There is a reason why the Washington, D.C. metro area is one of the best places to raise a family. One of the reasons is its diversity of ...

Continuing my series, “Understanding Financing,” with this blog on bond loans. What is a bond loan? And what bond loans are available to ...

We are continuing my series, “Understanding Financing,” with this video on the pre-approval process for a mortgage. What is a ...