71. What Should I Expect After My Home Goes Under Contract?

Once your home goes under contract, the focus shifts from marketing to execution. Key milestones include inspections, appraisal, financing progress, and document review. Mike Korin helps sellers understand what happens at each stage so there are no surprises. Mike …

61. What Is a Buyer’s Due Diligence Period?

The buyer’s due diligence period is the timeframe during which the buyer investigates the property before fully committing to the purchase. In Northern Virginia, this period usually includes inspections, appraisal coordination, and finalizing financing. Mike Korin helps sellers understand how this phase …

51. Should I Accept an Offer With an Appraisal Contingency?

An appraisal contingency is very common in Virginia, especially when the buyer is using a mortgage. It means the buyer’s lender will require an appraisal, and if the appraised value comes in below the contract price, the buyer may have …

41. What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

A home sale contingency allows a buyer to make an offer that depends on selling their current home first. In Northern Virginia markets like Falls Church and Lake Barcroft, these contingencies are less common during strong seller markets but still appear from time …

31. What Is Earnest Money and Why Does It Matter?

Earnest money is a deposit a buyer submits after an offer is accepted to show good faith. In Northern Virginia, this amount is typically held by the settlement company and credited toward the buyer’s closing costs. In Falls Church and …

21. How Do Open Houses Help?

Open houses can play an important role in generating buyer interest, particularly in high-demand Northern Virginia communities like Falls Church and Lake Barcroft. Many buyers appreciate the low-pressure environment of an open house before committing to a private showing. It allows them to explore …

11. How Long Will It Take to Sell My House?

In Virginia, especially in high-demand communities like Falls Church and Lake Barcroft, the time it takes to sell a home depends largely on pricing, condition, and competition. Homes that are well-prepared and priced correctly often attract immediate attention because Northern …

1. What Is the Most Profitable Way to Sell My House?

The most profitable way to sell a property in Virginia, especially in high-demand areas like Falls Church and Lake Barcroft, starts well before the home ever goes on the market. Buyers in Northern Virginia are highly informed and compare …

Wait, what? The real estate market hasn't plummeted like the stock market? Are people really still buying homes? The answers are no and yes; real estate is considered "essential," but whether or not you should keep shopping depends on your risk factors and how safe you feel going out …

Northern Virginia Real Estate Is Still Going Strong!

This Reston condo went under contract in 13 days!

Some people are concerned that a slight slow in the market spells a similar disaster to what we experienced in 2008. But not to worry, values haven't been affected as of now …