Question: What factors affect home values in this region?
Answer: When deciding to sell a home or purchase a home, it is common to wonder how much each home is “worth”. What some don’t always think about though, is that there are many factors that can influence these prices. Here are some of the main things that can affect regional home prices.
Question: What is the difference between Aging in Place and “Aging in Community”?
Answer: We all have heard about “Aging in Place,” and many AARP polls show a high percentage of us want to do just that as we get older — stay in our long-time homes. After all, we are comfortable in our homes, we are near friends and family, and we have our support network.
Question: Why do I need an agent when I buy a home? I’m pretty sure I can do this myself.
Answer: There are so many reasons why you need an agent that has your best interest in mind while searching for the home of your dreams. Here are some insights into how a buyer’s agent may help you purchase your dream home.
This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.
Question: What is the Blueprint for a Renter Bill of Rights? New federal guidelines aim to bring fairness to the rental market.
Question: What if I start to feel buyer’s remorse as I approach the closing table, or even after?
Answer: It’s not uncommon for even seasoned buyers to feel a little bit of buyer’s remorse as they begin to move forward with their new home purchase. Let’s talk about how to avoid buyer’s remorse before you commit to a purchase!
Question: How did the Alexandria market finish 2022?
Answer: Last week in our Ask McEnearney column, McEnearney Associate Rebecca McCullough presented a compelling look at what to expect from the Northern Virginia Real Estate market in 2023. She included some statistics comparing the end of 2022 with the end of 2021 for context, but didn’t do a deep dive into specific markets.
Question: What does the 2023 Northern Virginia real estate market hold in store for buyers and sellers?
Answer: Let’s take a quick look back to 2022. In the first half of 2022 we were still riding a very strong seller’s market. Interest rates were in the low threes, inventory was scarce, and buyers were in abundance. We saw lots of multiple offers and very happy sellers.
This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.
Question: Are there ways to lower my interest rate when buying a house?
Question: What is the difference between a VA loan and a conventional loan?
Answer: If you are considering purchasing your first home, you may have heard about the different types of loans available to buyers looking to finance their purchase. Let’s talk about two that are frequently used — Conventional and VA.
This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns
Question: How should I prepare my home for winter weather?
Question: What makes Alexandria such a desirable place to live?
Answer: As a fifth grade school safety patrol from Daytona Beach, I fell in love with Alexandria when I came to Washington, D.C. to march in a parade down Constitution Avenue. Like so many other tour groups, we visited Old Town. The historic architecture, cobblestone streets, boutique shops, yummy restaurants, the location on the Potomac, along with the proximity to D.C. made a huge impact on me, so when I had the opportunity to move here… I did! George Washington loved living here, so I knew I would too!
