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Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/MBCKTC/12644-Dulcinea-Place-Woodbridge-VA-VAPW2038584 Beautifully renovated 3-Level townhome in the sought out community of Lake Ridge! As you enter the home on the main level, you're greeted with luxury vinyl flooring (LVP) throughout the entire home. Beautiful white countertops and newer appliances create a bright and open kitchen with the sink window overlooking the front yard. There are 2.5 bathrooms that have been completely updated; one on the top floor, one in the basement, and the half bath is on the main level. The master/primary bedroom includes a small walkout deck that has just enough space to drink some coffee and watch the sunrise in the morning. The home includes a larger raised deck that can be accessed from the main living area which is great for entertaining above your fully fenced backyard. This is a wonderful community with many amenities and includes 2 (two) assigned parking spots. Loc...

Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/CM6VKT/122-Hillcrest-Drive-Fredericksburg-VA-VAFB2002446 Now's your chance to live in the beautiful city of Fredericksburg with no HOA! This one level home has 3 Beds and 2 full baths with a staircase that leads to an attic/loft space that can be used as a den or storage. Major renovations were done over the past 2 years that include, New HVAC (2020), New Screen Door, New Countertops, 2 Brand New Windows in Attic, Newer Paint, and New LVP. All other main floor windows and the roof are less than 3 years old. Mowing will be easy with your flat front and back yard that includes a cozy gazebo, firepit and deck. Your extra long driveway extends through your double gate to the backyard and includes a 50amp hook up/charger for your RV or motorhome. Inside the home, the primary bedroom includes French doors that lead out to the beautiful backyard. Although many updates and renovations were made to the home, there i...

As Inventory is low, many people will turn to new construction thinking that it may be a good option. Many buyers sometimes don't know all the factors that go into purchasing this type of home and how it affects the process. New construction has its pros and cons and I'll be going through all those points below.  Pros: 1) Brand New - When you're the first person to live and use the home, it alleviates that concern many buyers have of what the previous sellers did prior. This may also be a good option for people because they will most likely not have to do any expensive repairs and there will be less maintenance on the home.  2) Customizable - there are different types of new construction; depending on the builder, you can fully or partially customize it. There are other builders where there is no customization at all too. It really just depends on what your needs are. However, the customization is an extremely positive factor if you want to have and include certain features...

As a younger agent in my mid 20s, a lot of the clients I work with are first-time home buyers. I love working with this group of buyers. I love explaining the process, guiding them through each step, and showing them the best ways to protect them as they make one of the biggest financial decisions in their life.  However, many people my age typically count themselves out of becoming a homeowner. I get it... homeownership is not for everyone. Yet, for the ones that have that aspiration but continue to rent, I always ask why? What is holding them back?  Typically the answers I get are -  1) They are waiting to save up more money 2) They don't know how the process works 3) They don't understand the advantages of homeownership That first answer I receive isn't technically wrong; when buying a home, you definitely need money saved up. There are a lot of different expenses such as appraisal cost, closing costs, homeowners insurance and many other things. Yet, to think you need ...

So much has changed over the past few months with mortgage rates and the market. We have rates that have spiked up pretty fast and a small slowdown from buyers AND sellers. However, in no way have we arrived to a normal market just yet; the seller's market is still in affect but things are changing. Realtors, lenders and all Real Estate professionals are starting to see these changes all over the country. What are these changes you ask? Many reports are showing the market is in for some kind a shift in the next few months or so. This shift is going to affect prices, supply, and demand. I want to focus on the point that a shift is not a crash. Many prospective buyers and sellers are waiting for that moment of a full crash when in reality, this is more of a shift for the better.... think of it as a "market correction".  Fannie Mae reported that both homebuilding and home sales are headed for a slowdown. Zillow economist, Jeff Tucker stated that the slowdown has already arr...

In a seller's market, it definitely makes it easier to find a buyer for your home. However, to get the most profit from your home, you need to know how to prep the inside and outside to get the best sale you can get. Below is a checklist of the best items to focus on when preparing to sell.  1) Basic Updates - This includes both interior and exterior items.  Replacing broken bulbs, switches, ceiling fans, door knobs, leaky faucets, loose railings and steps, and much more If you have any holes, scratches or dents in your walls, get those repaired and freshly painted Fix and cracked windows Update fixtures and hardware in the entryway, kitchen, and bathrooms Updating appliances will help greatly. If you have outdated or less efficient appliances, updating those to newer models will appeal to buyers 2) Clean and Declutter Depersonalize your home by removing any family photos, personal collections and other items that may distract the buyer when walking through the home. Remember,...

On the daily, I hear from potential buyers and sellers that they are waiting for the right time to buy or sell. I also hear many people saying that they're waiting for the market to crash because we're in a bubble. Today, we'll dive into this question and see if we really are "in a bubble".  What are some warning signs of the market crashing? Typically you see the Federal Reserve taking some actions, high inflation, and a significant increase of prices in a short period of time. Simply looking at this on the surface, there are definitely some warning signs we need to take into account. However, there are so many other signs showing that it could go the other way too.  According to Keeping Current Matters  the different between the crash in the mid-2000s and now is that prices have skyrocketed due to a lack of inventory. from 2005 to 2007, the amount of homes in supply actually increased along with the prices too which is definitely not common. With inventory strug...