Buyers

Nov. 3, 2023

After Closing: 35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer.

But before you run to the nearest home decor outlet, take a deep breath. First, you’ll ...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Facebook Live at 12:05 | How to Buy an Alexandria VA Home with an Assumable Loan

Facebook Live at 12:05 with Marti Watson

Mortgage interest rates have just clipped 8%, making affordability less affordable.  But what is there was a way to buy a home and get the below market rates of yesterday (or yesteryear)?

It's possible with an assumable loan.  With an assuamable loan, you're buying the home ...

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May 1, 2023

Real Estate Review | What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring 2023 Housing Market

Real Estate Review |
What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring 2023 Housing Market?




The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with ...

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Posted in Buyers, Sellers
April 5, 2023

Why Aren’t Alexandria VA Home Prices Crashing?

Why Aren’t Alexandria VA Home Prices Crashing?

There have been a lot of shifts in the Alexandria VA housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer on ...

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March 29, 2023

Buying a Home In Alexandria VA | How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women

Buying a Home in Alexandria VA |
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women




Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single ...

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March 23, 2023

Buying in Alexandria VA | Reasons to Consider Condos in Your Home Search

Buying in Alexandria VA |
Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search




Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate:

A condo can be ...
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March 5, 2023

Alexandria VA 2023 Spring Home Buyer Guide Just Released - Download Now

Alexandria VA 2023 Spring Home Buyer Guide Just Released - Download Now

No doubt that the biggest thing to watch in the Alexandria VA real estate market in 2022 was interest rates.  We literally saw interest rates double, which impacted affordability.  We saw a slight slow down in November ...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Alexandria VA Homebuying | The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

Alexandria VA Homebuying | The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership | MyKCM

With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now's the best time to buy a home, especially in Alexandria VA. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a ...

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Oct. 4, 2022

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down | Homebuying in Alexandria VA

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down | Homebuying in Alexandria VA

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down | MyKCM

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home in Alexandria VA. Here’s some information that can ...

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Oct. 2, 2022

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home in Alexandria VA

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before
Purchasing Your First Home in Alexandria VA

With non-stop news about rising interest rates, rising home prices, declining affordability, and the low inventory of homes for sale, it's easy to see how many people who are thinking about buying ...

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