How Single Women Are Changing the Home-Buying Market

By Megan Wild While women in business schools and C-level suites may still hover on the low end when compared to their male counterparts, single women are currently proving to be one of the most important demographics in the home-buying market. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) … [Read more...]

Northern Virginia Market Statistics

   Full Report for April 2023 Full Report for March 2023 Full Report for February 2023 Full Report for January 2023 Full Report for December 2022 Full Report for November 2022 Full Report for October 2022 Full Report for September 2022 Full Report for August 2022 Full Report … [Read more...]

Lending Caps Adjusted for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced that it has increased the 2016 multifamily lending caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) from $31 billion to $35 billion, effective immediately. The adjustment is consistent with FHFA's 2016 Scorecard for the Enterprises in … [Read more...]

Nothing Compares 2 Prince: Peek Inside the Iconic Musician’s $10 Million Studio

By Nick Caruso On April 21, the world lost one of the most iconic musicians we had left: Prince. The flamboyant, genre-bending musician passed away at his own estate which also doubled as his recording studio - Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minn., located just outside of Minneapolis. … [Read more...]

2 Rate Hikes are Better than 4

By Andrew King With all eyes on the Federal Reserve, real estate brokers around the nation are holding their breaths in anticipation of a strong spring market this year. The year began with some pessimism marked by the double-whammy of the first rate increase since the Great Recession in … [Read more...]

7 Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom

By Fay Wein Going to the spa is an expensive proposition—not to mention costly in terms of time. Bringing the relaxation of the spa to your own home, however, means that you can kick back and relax whenever you like. A simple bathroom redesign can be enough to completely change the way your … [Read more...]

Asian Americans: The Next Big Boom in Housing

By Zoe EisenbergSince 2000, the Asian American community has been the fastest-growing minority demographic in the U.S., with a rapidly growing purchasing power. Twenty-eight percent of Asian American households include two or more adult generations, double the rate of non-Hispanic whites, and one … [Read more...]

Home Staging: Pro Tips for Appealing to the Senses

By Nicholas BrownStaging a home for sale is all about inspiring your buyer, and their senses are the avenue by which you connect with them. French novelist Honoré de Balzac once wrote “love is the poetry of the senses,” and specifically touching on each sense when … [Read more...]

5 Maintenance Tips to Fireproof Your Home

Regular maintenance of your home’s systems and appliances not only prolongs their lifespan, but also helps prevent accidental fire. To keep your family and home safe from disaster, follow these maintenance guidelines, courtesy of the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA). Clothes … [Read more...]

Housing Holdbacks: Student Debt, Mortgage Market Confusion, and a Declining Marriage Rate

Despite a growing economy, a new survey has found that the financial pressures of student debt, persistent confusion about the mortgage process and a continuing nationwide marriage rate decline are important factors combining to slow the housing market. The third annual America at Home survey … [Read more...]

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