No Time Like Now for Buying Richmond VA Real Estate   Despite what you’ve heard and read and despite what others are telling you, now is one of the best times in history to be in the market for a home, especially if you’re interested in moving on up, or getting a more expensive home.  […]

Timing the Richmond VA Housing Market   You want to buy a home but are scared to take the plunge in a crumbling market?   Trying to time the housing market is about as risky as trying to time the stock market.  So if your aim by holding off is to try to get the […]

Real Estate Investing Tips   There are at least four key issues you need to consider regarding investing in rental real estate.  And while there are several ways to invest in Real Estate, this particular list offers just some of the advantages of owning rental property.   1. "The Buy"- As is the case with […]

An End to the Housing Slump?   After a year of falling house prices in numerous parts of the country and a meltdown in the mortgage market that affected borrowers regardless of their ZIP code, many hope that housing markets will finally start to get better this year.   But if there’s any improvement in […]

Common Mistakes Made by Unprepared Home Buyers   An unprepared home buyer always makes the same mistakes when looking for real estate.  Here are the five most common mistakes you should avoid at all costs.   Not knowing exactly what you want – It’s very important to define your goals before you begin looking.  Determine […]

Mistakes Buyers Make in a Down Market   With plenty of homes on the market, prices falling and mortgage rates down, it appears to be a great time for house hunters.  But even in a buyer’s market, buyers can, and often do, make expensive mistakes.   You need to do your homework.  Know your market! […]

Home Buyer Incentives?  Doesn’t Hurt to Ask   In a seller’s market, a prospective home buyer needs to be a little more cautious when negotiating a purchase; however, in today’s buyer’s market, incentives are an accepted part of the deal.  It certainly never hurts to ask for incentives, but be careful not to get carried […]

Townhouse or Condo: Which is Better?   The confusion comes because a town house, which is simply a multi-story, attached residence, can be owned one of two ways — either with or without the lot.  If the developer includes the town house’s lot in the sale, ownership is "freehold" or "fee simple," just like most […]