Do you want to reach a credit score of 800 or higher? I’ve got six tips to help you reach that goal. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale When it comes to credit scores, it’s quite an achievement to reach one above 800. Today, I’d like to give you six tips on how to reach this impressive score. 1. Al…

Do you plan on selling your home? If so, there are six tips you can use to add more value to your listing. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you plan on listing your property, there are six home improvements that will bring you the biggest return. 1. Make cosmetic updates to your bathrooms. Thi…

Northern Virginia is a great place for craft beer, and I have four breweries that you should check out. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re like me, you know that we’ve had a lot of new breweries pop up here in Northern Virginia. Here are a few that I recommend checking out: 2 Silos Brewer…

If you plan on buying a home but aren’t sure how you can save enough money for your down payment, I have seven tips to help you today. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you are planning on buying a home, there are a few things you can do to save for the down payment. Here are the top seven tips…

2017 was a great year for our market, and I see it staying hot in 2018. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale The Northern Virginia market had a fantastic year in 2017. There were a total of 36,597 home sales, which was an increase of 4.3% from 2016 when only 35,089 homes sold. During that same time s…

There are many reasons to work with a Realtor when buying new construction. Today, I’ll go over just a few. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you are buying a new construction home, it’s important to be represented by a Realtor during the process. Sometimes people believe they’re helping themse…

Today, I have a list of some of the best holiday light displays in the Northern Virginia and D.C. area. Get out there and spread some holiday cheer! Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale I hope you’re in the holiday spirit! Today, I want to share some of the best holiday light displays in the Northern…

Thinking of buying in 2018? Use these five tips to get a head start on the market for next year. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale As you’re well aware, 2018 is fast approaching. With that in mind, I want to talk to you about some proactive steps you can take if you’re thinking about buying in 201…

Today, we’ve got a delicious recipe for you to try this holiday season: Thanksgiving casserole. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today, we’ve got a delicious recipe to share with you for the holiday season: Thanksgiving casserole. Prepare by chopping your onion. Cook and drain your broccoli, as w…

If you’re a home seller with pets, there are three important tips you should follow to get your home sold quickly and for more money. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale How can you sell your home quickly and for top dollar if you have pets? The good news is that in this day and age, it’s more accep…

When putting your home on the market, how do you decide what to list it for? Today, I’d like to tell you the secret to how I price homes. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Pricing is an incredibly important aspect of any home listing. So, today I want to tell you how I like to price homes. When pr…

By making these simple repairs to your home, you can save money down the line. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Here are nine home-repairs that you should not put off until the last minute: 1. The first easy fix is caulking. Updating your caulking can prevent leaks, and any further damage cause b…

Creating an auction for your home means getting buyers to start bidding against each other for it, which will lead to higher offers and a higher sale price. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale How does creating an auction style drive the most amount of traffic to your new listing? Essentially, what …

Today I’ve got a countdown of the five best eateries in Occoquan, Virginia. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today I’ve got a countdown of the top five places to eat in Occoquan Virginia: 5. Mom’s Apple Pie and Bakery. This is a great little place that features all sorts of pies and other baked g…

Getting a loan pre-approval will help you know what kind of home you can afford and strengthen your offer once you’re ready to make one. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Getting pre-approved should be the among the first steps you take in the home buying process. It’s something you should do befo…

There are a couple important traits I possess that set me apart from the other Realtors out there. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What sets me apart from all the other Realtors out there? The first is my history of dedication to service. In my free time, I volunteer with the local fire departme…