How do we sell your Washington DC Home?

The process can be daunting even if you’ve done this before or this is your first time selling your home in Washington, D.C. There are nearly 200 actions involved when selling a home. Whether writing a contract, tracking contingencies, doing inspection follow-up, or helping secure a lender, you want a checklist-oriented person to ensure a

Get Smart At Home

Smart home technology is already one of the fastest-growing trends in home design. Still, smart home technology will soon move from a ‘plus’ to a ‘must.’ No longer seen as a fad, smart technology provides convenience and helps improve health and safety within your home. Here are a few easy, smart upgrades you can make

Why Do You Need To Seek Preapproval & Its Advantages

One surefire way to reduce stress during home buying is to seek pre-approval, actually applying for a loan before finding a house. The loan agent creates a credit package that includes a loan application, credit report, income and asset information, and supporting documentation. You present these records to prospective lenders who underwrite the file, issuing

What is the Debt-To-Income Ratio

You will hear many jargons when you’re ready to buy a house. One term you’ll hear a lot is debt-to-income ratios. If you’re not a math wizard, such terminology can sound intimidating, but it doesn’t need to. Debt-to-income ratios are simple to calculate and use to your advantage, even figuring out how much you can

What To Expect From A Home Inspection

The home inspection is atop the long list of items to do when buying or selling a house. What is involved in the process? How much does it cost? Why is it done? It’s essential to understand what a home inspection entails and how it impacts the sale of your house or the purchase of

Is It Time For A Change?

Has a new year got you thinking it’s time for a change? A lot has changed over the past couple of years. And “the new normal” has homeowners reconsidering their relationship with where they live. If any of the circumstances below sound familiar to you, it could be time to make a move! Everyone Could

Get Your Home Ready To Sell

Spring is in the air! Are you ready for the spring market? Get your home prepared for spring buyers! Sellers make a common mistake by spending a lot of money on renovations, new roofs, and remodeling their homes. While it is true that buyers will be impressed with these things, paying $5000 on remodeling will

Tips For selling In the Winter

Welcome your buyers into a lovely, warm house. It is easier to make a place feels like home in wintertime. If you are selling your house this winter, here are a few tips to help you set your home into a buying mood. Keep Your Decoration Simple Less is more. Make sure your decorations accent

Perks of Selling A Home in Winter

Huddle up, home sellers! We are unpacking the perks of selling a home when the air is chilly. 1. The Internet Has No Seasons In this day and age, most buyers go online to search for homes, no matter the temperature outside. Last year 93% of home buyers used the internet during their home search.

Ways to Save Money for Downpayment & Closing Costs for a New House

Building our dreams takes time and effort. However, if you start to grease the gears now, you will wake up one day with more than enough money that could pave your way to homeownership. 1. Trim those small unnecessary expenses. Saving money for a house is not a primarily grueling sacrifice. “It’s about lifestyle change,”