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For Everyone State of the Market State of the Market October 2025 The government shutdown is a big turn of events. While this does have an economic impact and thereby the real estate market, I am not going to make any projections this month. For now, I am going to geek out on the information we do have. Earlier this month […]
For Everyone What Defines Northern Virginia? What Defines Northern Virginia? October 2025 About three weeks ago, I circulated a survey with a list of counties asking recipients to select the counties they believe comprise Northern Virginia.  The following table provides the results: City of Alexandria 88% Arlington County 84% Fairfax County 94% Fauquier County 25% Frederick County 19% Loudoun County 97% […]
For Everyone Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know September 2025 If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering if it is better to start by finding your next home or if you should you sell your current house before you go out looking. Ultimately, what’s right for you […]
For Everyone Instant Offers and iBuyers Instant Offers and iBuyers August 2025 With advances in technology and new ways to utilize data, some companies have sprouted up to create different ways to sell your property. Basically, they utilize automated valuation models (AVMs) to make quick offers on homes, allowing them to close in a much faster than typical timeframe, and then […]
For Everyone Hello Summer Hello Summer June 2025 What. A. Spring. The last few months have been a ride! Someone described the Northern Virginia real estate market as a slice of Swiss cheese and it could not be more accurate. With the continuous changes in the policies (i.e. off-market listings), economic uncertainty, and questionable data, it is difficult to […]
For Everyone Spring has sprung! Spring has sprung! April 2025 The spring real estate season has been as chaotic as the weather but not for the reasons you might suspect. Bright MLS, our local multiple listing service, made some changes and it has altered how we list and locate properties for sale. The following is one example of why this spring […]
For Everyone State of the Market State of the Market March 2025 This year has been quite a ride so far!  There has been a lot of speculation about how government layoffs will affect the real estate market.  A few viral posts on social media claimed the housing market in DC has exploded with listings.  The posts were quickly rebutted by […]
For Everyone Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market January 2025 Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are […]
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For Everyone Market Update Market Update December 2024 I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving and have a lot to look forward to this month. We are overdue for a market update. Last time I shared these numbers we only had 2024 data for January through March. A lot has happened since the spring, and we are now able […]
For Everyone Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash October 2024 You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It’s no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news – there’s no need […]
For Everyone What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market September 2024 It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home this year, […]
For Everyone Hello August Hello August August 2024 Happy August!  I hope you have found ways to beat the heat this summer! Since my last email I have done some work on my website. I have added a Resources page and a Blog section. As of now the blogs consist of recent newsletter letters. In time this will grow and will include […]
For Everyone Hello July Hello July July 2024 June went by in a flash and summer is in full swing!  I hope yours is off to a great start.  I began writing this newsletter weeks ago and have had to make many changes through the delay…everything from community events, where to watch fireworks, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) […]
For Everyone Market Update Market Update May 2024 I hope your spring is off to beautiful new beginnings!  Godspeed to my teacher friends and parents of littles these last few months of school. As you will see below, I have put together two charts to share with you this month.  Both represent all residentials sales within Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, […]
For Everyone More About NAR More About NAR April 2024 Some more insight into the NAR lawsuit… It is important to note the lawsuits have been ongoing for years.  (Yes, there are more than one.)  Equally important to note is the judge has not approved the settlement proposed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).  Everything you have heard and […]
For Everyone NAR Lawsuit NAR Lawsuit March 2024 As many of you have heard the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has settled.  If you are not familiar with the suit, that’s OK.  While the suit is complex, affecting national, state, and local law, here is the gist: For years sellers have been told the commission rate to sell their […]
For Everyone Shift Happens Shift Happens January 2024 I hope you had a lovely holiday season and your 2024 is off to a great start! Like recent years, the housing market is full speed ahead this month, a big change from late 2023. While the change is not yet captured in the data, colleagues have reported the shift, and […]
For Everyone Selling Myths Selling Myths November 2023 Based on a few recent questions, I am sharing the following home selling myths. May these tips provide some comfort as you decide if a move is in your future. I need to upgrade my home before selling. False! My strategy differs depending on many factors, but cosmetic upgrades are not […]
For Everyone Moving Tips Moving Tips September 2023 Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful journey. By finding the right movers and having a good, though flexible, moving plan, most of the common moving headaches can be easily avoided. Start Planning Finding the best mover for you at the right price involves a simple evaluation […]
For Everyone Intelligent Pricing and Timing Intelligent Pricing and Timing August 2023 Pricing a home for sale is as much art as science, but there are a few truisms that never change. • Fair market value attracts buyers, overpricing never does. • The first two weeks of marketing are crucial. • The market never lies, but it can change its mind. […]