We continue to experience a strong spring market in terms of sales numbers but it doesn’t come without its’ challenges. Limited “good (read: priced right)” inventory leads to multiple offers which leads to escalating prices and in some cases, appraisal issues. It is important to keep this in mind and have the proper [...]
Inventory is still driving this market! Last months news of increasing inventory has retreated somewhat. While we did hit a new high this week in inventory levels in terms of raw numbers (7,889) that is still a far cry from the 8,900 homes we had on the market the same week last year. Additionally [...]
The weather has been cool, rainy and unpredictable but it has not put a damper on the hot real estate market we are experiencing. Our real estate market in Northern Virginia has been very predictable – you put a house up for sale that is priced right, in the right condition and location [...]
I had to laugh at #1 (what to do with critters in your house). I tried to trap some gophers in my yard who were doing their best Caddy Shack imitation and I instead managed to snag a skunk. A bad scene. For the record I can't say I buy #7 either. So [...]