Know who is working on your house! If I were to assess which complaint in the real estate realm I have received the most in my 31 years in the business, the far and away winner would be problems with contractors. A great contractor for the type of work that you need done [...]
A different approach to basement flooring Since basement floors are installed on concrete slabs and are often partially or totally in ground, they require a different approach to flooring then their upper floor brethren. In addition to meeting your wants and needs flooring selections might help you correct a slab floor that might [...]
Waiting for the next economic downturn to buy is a mistake Even though we are in the midst of a historically long economic expansion and it is extremely robust at this point, there are few recessionary clouds on the horizon. And as this article states when it comes, as it inevitably will, real [...]
Be sure to get all your home ownership tax breaks! We're getting to the time of year where Uncle Sam is calling for his pound of flesh and you get to say "Thanks to me owning a home, you get a little less!" We should all be utilizing a tax professional for our [...]
The economic hits just keep on coming!! These days when I go to post it's not about whether there is good economic news to share, but about which indicator of it to choose from! Nice problem to have. Rates continue to hover near historic lows which all of my buyer clients are loving, [...]
It's hip, it's versatile, it's in...but it's not cheap Amongst an ever expanding universe of counter top options Quartz has a unique place. Really the only down side is price. Here's a great article about the positives of this unique and versatile surface. Call me if you are looking for advice or contractor [...]
Unusual February Weather The weather in February is heating up just like the Northern Virginia real estate market. The Spring Market is in full swing and should continue. I have to agree with Punxsutawney Phil: Early Spring and a market that will continue to be on fire. All jokes aside, we are still experiencing [...]