I checked my boy into school yesterday. He’s a wide receiver and will be playing football. Since he was six years old and playing on the neighborhood flag football team to ending […]
Football & Real Estate
A Mom’s Wisdom
A note to Jack, who checked in at college this morning: The day you were born “It’s a Wonderful World” was playing in the delivery room. At that moment I had no […]
20 Tips To Get Your Home Ready for Sale
When listing your home for sale, a small effort on your part will help your home sell for the best possible price. Even small updates, fixes or projects will have a big […]
Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap
One of the top benefits to home ownership is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped […]
Why Loan Pre-Approval Matters
In the Washington DC metro area, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers […]
Recast to Reduce Your Mortgage Payment
Here’s a little nugget that may help you reduce your monthly mortgage payment without a costly refinance. You can have your home mortgage “recast” if you make a single large lump sum […]
I Sold My House, Now What? Top 10 Steps to Take Post Sale
Loved this Homelight.com article for all the helpful info it includes for home sellers. Oh, and there’s some pretty good stuff in it from me too! By Michelle Hainer Your realtor just […]
Choosing a Home Inspector
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected. More often than not, you had your agent negotiate to have the offer […]
Tips for Packing When Selling a Home.
Preparing a home for sale can be stressful and the idea of packing can be down right overwhelming, especially if you’re a collector of things. Believe me, you don’t need to take […]
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 45x Greater Than A Renter’s
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports […]
