LIBRARY FOR BUYERS

Confused About What’s Going on in the DC, MD, and VA Housing Market? Lean on a ProfessionalIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing…

Pre-Approval in 2023: What DC, MD, and VA Homebuyers Need To KnowOne of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for…

Today’s DC, MD, and VA Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago   There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate,…

Financial Fundamentals for First-Time DC, MD, and VA HomebuyersAre you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll…

What To Expect From the DC, MD, and VA Housing Market in 2023The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it's put the market into a reset position. As the Federal…

DC, MD, or VA Homeowners, Here Are 3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity   If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage…

What’s Going on with Washington, DC, MD, and VA Home Prices? Ask a Professional.If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest…

Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your SearchIf you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent…

RELOCATING? PROS and CONS of LIVING in WASHINGTON D.C.by Sharrah Lomigo and Tracey Williams Barnett, Home Marketing Assistance Certified Relocation Realtor  Washington D.C. is regarded as one of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in the United…

Should You Still Buy a DC, MD, or VA Home with the Latest News About Inflation? While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added…

What's Ahead for Home Prices for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Home Buyers and Home Sellers? As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you're following along with…

Two Questions Every Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now     Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the…