Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Alexandria, VA
Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes. But if you know which...
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Where Are Northern Virginia Mortgage Rates Heading?
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist...
The March 'HOUSING' Madness!
Market in a Minute: A Summary of Market Conditions for February 2022 CONTRACTS Contract activity in February 2022 was up just 0.6% from...
4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble
A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as...
Millennials: Do You Need a Home with More Space?
If you’re a millennial, home buying might be top of mind for you. Your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today...
Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row
In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list,...
Why Selling Your House With A Real Estate Agent Is Essential
Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for...
Alexandria Housing Market Forecast for 2022
Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected...
Making the Best Offer on a Home in Alexandria, VA
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an...
Why You Should Put 20% Down on a Home in Northern Virginia
If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase...
Why It Just Became Easier to Buy A Home
Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits...
New Listing Alert: 814 Rivergate Place, Old Town Alexandria
Step out your front door enjoy a glorious sunrise over the Potomac River! This superior 3 bedroom, 3 and one half bathroom brick townhome...
How VA Loans Help Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving...
Expect Positive Trends In The Housing Market in 2022
Story by David Howell, CIO, McEnearney Associates The housing market in Northern Virginia is in great shape, and we expect to see...
To renovate or to move... that is the question!
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA...
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few...
Home Price Insights Report
CoreLogic recently released its July Home Price Insights (HPI) report analyzing home appreciation rates year-over-year and their forecast...
Top Tips for Selling Your Home With Pets
Selling a home is stressful enough, but having your furry companions along for the ride presents unique challenges for sellers. While...
Why You Should Consider Selling This Fall
If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market...
Kristen Jones Real Estate Welcomes Sabrina Porta as Operations Director
Effective August 20, 2021, Sabrina Porta joins Kristen Jones as Director of Operations of Kristen Jones Real Estate. After working as the...