When Atlas Premier Realty asked me to write a blog about home insurance I thought it would be a great opportunity to help people understand a very important part of their financial plan. Specifically asset protection. As an insurance agent with 12 years of professional experience I talk about the importance of the Homeowners insurance […]
Read More...When a beautiful home catches your eye on Zillow (or Trulia) you may want to find out more information and you see a box that states “CONTACT AGENT” with several pictures or perhaps just one picture. Who exactly are those people? Unfortunately, Zillow doesn’t give a great explanation as to who those people are or […]
Read More...During the last nine years that I’ve been in the real estate industry I’ve witnessed some crazy market swings. I entered the market as an industry professional as the market was peaking in 2007 and have worked through the lows that followed. During each of the phases of the market during my tenure there has […]
Read More...If you have been home searching at any point during the last ten years, there is a good chance you’ve come across a home listed as a “Short Sale” or “Potential Short Sale.” Over ten years ago, it would have just been called “upside down” or “selling short” in conversation. These expressions may still be […]
Read More...In my experience, one of the least talked about hurdles to homeownership is the actual upfront cash needed to purchase a home. Even if you are asking for closing help (which the environment in our area currently supports) or even if you are using a 0% down loan, such as a VA loan, you will […]
Read More...Getting your home ready to sell is something most people do not look forward to doing. There is usually a large “to-do” list involved; from simple decluttering to full on renovations. And that list may be the one you’ve assigned to yourself. Let’s take a moment and be honest. Your home is more than just […]
Read More...I’m sure all of you were very concerned that our monthly blog did not happen in September. This is because my licensed assistant was in the middle of buying her own home. Against her better judgement she found a place that was being sold without an agent. I’ll let her tell you the rest… […]
Read More...How many homes do you plan on owning in your lifetime? I’m 32 and I’m on my third house. While I do not plan on continuing buying homes at this rate, it is approximately two (2) per decade. However, as a Realtor I can touch two (2) transactions per week. Why does this matter to […]
Read More...Many people are repairing their credit, waiting on short sales to fall off their credit history, or worse a foreclosure or bankruptcy. All of these events will impact a person’s ability to purchase for up to 7 years. Rent to Own (RTO) is a broadly used term that refers to a few options for getting […]
Read More...Everyone has heard of Closing Costs, but how many really understand what we are paying for? Title companies are part of those costs, so if you are in the market, pay attention so you know what you are getting! What does a Title company do? The most visual job of the title company is to […]
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Join us for our weekly Sunday ride. This weeks ride is a fun ride past Sugarloaf Mountain across the Tuscarora area crossing over the Potomac at Brunswick and making our way into Berryville through some wonderful farmlands of northern Virginia....
Come out and enjoy a delicious lunch and then stay to schmooze and play whatever games people bring. Please bring games like Scrabble, Boggle, Rummikub, Taboo, Pictionary, cards and whatever your favorite is. Nice relaxing way to spend a Sunday...
Whether you're a seasoned player, a novice or just learning the game, this is the Meetup for you. We follow the "Official Standard Hands and Rules" established by the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. and are using their 2017 card for game...
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