You’ve probably been hearing a lot about short sales in the past few months- chances are you know someone who’s been through the process. And if you’ve been hit as hard by the current recession as many have been and have a home you’re having trouble affording, you may be considering a short sale as […]
There’s a new F-word these days, and it isn’t the one you’re thinking of. “Foreclosure” is the term those of us struggling to hold onto homes hate to hear. The worst-case scenario many people envision when they consider the effects of the current recession on their lives. You’ve heard the horror stories: a major hit […]
As the top-selling Keller Williams real estate agency in the metro DC area, we make a point of knowing people and building our network, whether it’s maintaining a mutually-beneficial arrangement with a mortgage firm that can keep your payments reasonable, or keeping in touch with satisfied customers who are gracious enough to provide us with […]
In a down economy, people are looking to cut costs wherever they can. Paying an agent 6% of your home’s selling price may not sound like a lot, but if your house lists for thousands, you can end up shelling out a decent amount. There are plenty of FSBO Web sites that, for a nominal […]
You’ve heard this before from us, but it’s worth repeating: recession or not, this is an INCREDIBLE time to buy a home. Properties in Northern Virginia are listing (and selling) for 1/3 of the price they would have been going for 3 years ago. As recently as a few months ago, we were buying homes […]
Navigating the real estate market can be a demoralizing process. Quality homes are few and far between, and quality homes in attractive locations that are priced within your budget are rarer still. There are few experiences more frustrating than finding a good listing only to call in and learn that it’s been snapped up, or […]
First- Time Homebuyers Seminar: Mortgage Assistance. Credit Repair. Home Selection. Closing. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insight into the process of purchasing your first home. May 16, 2009 10:00AM to Noon Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church 201 Fourth Street SE Washington DC Corner of 4th and Independence Ave. SE. Located close to the […]
Recently, a blog on our work at Illinois Avenue caught our eye, and we posted this response (You can read the original at Concrete Jungle). Our response is listed here: “Thanks for your post. We are always happy to clarify our business. Couple of things. First, it’s easy to take the hard numbers at the […]
We’ve written several times about home selling, and weighed the pros and cons of using a licensed realtor to assist you in this process. The advantages to turning to an experienced professional include the training, experience and network at their disposal. Moving homes is something they’re familiar with, and a task they can fully devote […]
Although we prefer to use our blog to create a forum for discussion and provide helpful advice rather than talk too much about ourselves, we have some exciting news to share with you today. Express Homebuyers will be appearing in a promoted feature in April on Channel 4 News at 11 pm, as part of […]
Selling your house can be one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. A home comes to mean much more to its owner than just four walls and a roof: for many, it represents comfort, safety and family, as well as a substantial investment. Letting go of a piece of property can feel like […]
If you’ve taken a look at our website, you probably know that we’re a great place to unload a house you’re having trouble affording before buying a fully refurbished one at a very affordable price. However, we understand that not all of you are homeowners, and that some of you may be planning to purchase […]
