Question: What does a contingency period mean?

Answer: Like any industry, real estate has a ton of lingo that isn’t common to most people. To me, it’s incredibly important that someone who is buying or selling a home has all of the information and resources that they need — before the stakes get high! There is nothing worse than trying to make a difficult decision when you are unfamiliar with the terms.


Circa 1800, this exquisite Old Town home affords grand style with comfortable living set on spacious lushly landscaped grounds. A covered porch and gorgeous entrance greet you upon arrival, graced by a leaded glass fanlight and sidelights showcasing an original curved staircase with a shadow rail. Generously proportioned rooms are designed for intimate and large-scale entertaining with high ceilings, eight fireplaces with original mantels and crystal chandeliers.

The chef will be inspired by the gourmet kitchen equipped with honed marble countertops, elongated center island, and premium appliances, which opens to the light-filled breakfast room overlooking the backyard oasis. The new family room addition features a gas fireplace, wet bar and heated floors providing a casual space for get-togethers or movie nights.


Virginia Tech’s Evening MBA program is among the best in the country, according to a 2022 survey of the nation’s top graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report.

In the newly released rankings of Best Part-time MBA programs, Virginia Tech’s Falls Church-based program is ranked No. 28 overall and No. 1 in Virginia.


Question: What are residential closing costs and how do they affect me?

Answer: One of the realities associated with the purchase and financing of residential real estate is the fact there will be transaction costs generally referred to as closing costs. Understanding, well in advance, what those costs will be is useful in planning for the purchase.


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