Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use ItYou may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it
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What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new? Because data shows a lot more buyers are seeing the appeal of
Tysons Corner Center Undergoes Mall Makeover with New Eats and EntertainmentThe mall is welcoming in new places and saying goodbye to some of your favorite spots.By Michele Kettner
Andrew Norton 703-627-1999 The high tech agent for high tech clients Buying Beats Renting in These Top CitiesView the InfographicBuying Beats Renting in These Top CitiesWatch the VideoHow Much Does
Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t CrashYou may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It's no surprise that kind of noise gets some people
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Dulles Airport Scholarship ProgramAwards Scholarships to Local High School Graduating SeniorsThe Committee for Dulles Community Outreach (CFDCO), the charitable arm of the Committee for Dulles ),
Every year, May is recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to honor the contributions of older adults and address the issues impacting them. The theme of OAM this year is Powered by
Kickstart cycling season with aFREE Bike Safety Check!Join us on Thursday, May 2, as expert mechanics from Conte's Bike Shop perform complimentary safety checks for your beloved
Popular downsizing locations in the Wasashington DC area are Lansdowne Woods and Potomac Green in Loudoun County, and Leisure World in Montgomery County.
(from Fairfax County Economic Development Administration) EDAVeteran Ventures Capital (VVC), an early-stage investor specializing in emerging, veteran-led national security technology,
Here is my update on the news -- you have all heard about new rules about commissions. I'm likely never going to hear the end of this, but let's start:1) Written buyer representation agreements. In
Fairfax County, Virginia (April 3, 2024) – Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) co-signed a letter of support and
The Aerospace Corp., a nonprofit government contractor that bills itself as running the nation’s only federally funded research and development center “committed to the space enterprise,
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Canadians are still welcome. Buyers from the cold can still buy where it is warm!#snowbirds #samsonproperties #andynorton #florida #CNBC #investment #bubble #inventory;
No one knows when their last day will be. Have a will or a trust, and make your wishes known. #ekkotitle #samsonproperties #lisamitchell #andynorton #wills #trusts #POA #inheritance #NVAR
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Hey, it is a new world. A BIG new world. Learn about real estate in Dubai!#FIABCI #CIPS #NAR #samsonproperties #andynorton #UAE #Saudi #Persiangulf #middleeast #oil #realestate #China #beltandroad
WalletHub ranked the best states to retire. You will be surprised by #1. Best states to retire in
It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built HomeIf you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is
Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few
The GFC - Great Financial Crisis. Here we go again. I cannot believe this!#GFC #andynorton #samsonproperties #mortgages #interestrates #credit #badcredit #default #foreclosure #bankruptcy;
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Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose
Why Charlotte Will Be 2023’s Hottest MarketZillow’s annual predictions for the hottest housing markets of the year. Factors include expected home value growth, projected change in owner
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Andy interviews Mary Krueger of Movement Mortgage about Virginia Housing homebuyer assistance programs. If you are buying, or anyone you know is buying, this is a very important video to watch.;#
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage RatesLast year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up
Logically we have four choices at most: 1) live on the street;2) live with a relative, like in their basement;3) rent a house or apartment; or4) own your home. No matter how great the
A provacative interview about real estate in the post-Covid world!@leadlagreport@dchomes2022
Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years AgoThere’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the
Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But
3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This YearA new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you
Interview with LAURIE MAC NAUGHTON of Atlantic Coast Mortgage, a national authority on reverse mortgages. #reversemortgage#HECM#financial planning#andynorton#samsonproperties
New York is the now the most expensive city in the world! Even Paris, France is less expensive than New York City.#Statista#Annafleck#EIU#inflation#housing#money
Weekly newsletter from #Suzeorman about tapping home equity in these difficult times.(If you are on LinkedIn, I invite you to subscribe for free to Suze Orman's MoneyMonday financial newsletters).
The Golden Gazette is a free magazine for seniors that is published monthly by the Fairfax County, Virginia, Office of Aging. Here is a link to the December 2022 issue, just released. The shareable
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If there is one city in America that may best be positioned for the future, it is.
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VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of HomeownershipFor over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes
Think about this: 40 percent of homes are owned free and clear, no mortgage.The remaining 60 percent of homes either bought or refinanced at 4% or less. Those homes have 28 years to go before loan
3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a
Weekly Market Report: Week Ending Oct. 23Access this weekly report for real-time data on residential market activity across the Bright footprint.October 24, 2022Lisa Sturtevant, PhD The
Sellers Adjusting Price Expectations . . . But They’re Not Happy About ItAs market conditions shift, 40% of sellers in the Mid-Atlantic have lowered their list price, but the adjustment is
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3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]Some HighlightsIf you’re planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about
What’s Ahead for Home Prices?As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re
Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate
The Latest on Supply and Demand in HousingOver the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But
The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of HomeownershipWith higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now's the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are
How To Prep Your House for Sale This FallToday’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may
Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage RateIf you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last
Anyone with a mortgage rate under 3.5% will NEVER sell their home. Why would they? So, no matter what the Fed does, real estate inventory of homes for sale will stay in very short supply.;
40% of homes owned free and clear -- no mortgage.25 percent of homes refinanced the mortgage at 3% or below.New homes sales are crashing. Resale homes sales remain VERY.
If you think rates are high now, you have not seen anything yet. But, the problem with waiting is 1) renting is throwing your money away, and 2) prices are going up!
It is not just home prices that are the problem. Rising rents can mean more people living on the streets.;
The sky is not falling. July 2022, detached homes, average sale price is 100% of asking!
Should you buy a piece of Reston Town Center for $85 ? All about.
#China has built towers of so-called condos, but without water, elevators, just towers that look impressive on the outside but have no people and no livable homes on the inside!
Supply and demand. Builders stop building homes. Less supply. Buyers still want to buy homes -- that's demand. More demand than supply. Prices going higher. Higher prices = higher inflation. Go
Not every one should do an exchange! Just maybe, it might not be!
Highest frequency foreign buyers are from Canada and from Mexico.Biggest spenders though are from China and from!
June 2022 Fairfax stats very strong. Only 8 days on market average.Sale prices over 2% above asking price. Moral to the story? Stop listening to doom-and-gloom!
People waiting for a bubble to burst may not want to hold their breath. Mortgage delinquencies dropped to a near all-time low. Whatever struggles homeowners may have, they are NOT giving up their
Bonds and mortgage interest rates are closely related. The ten year bond over the past half year is the WORST in 234 years since George Washington was.
The Fed is out to destroy real estate. Will the government/ technology base in Northern Virginia make us?
In northern Virginia, we are seeing price reductions.We are seeing increased time on the market before sale.We are seeing buyers insisting on -- and getting -- home inspections.This is a good thing.
Big money is STILL buying houses, all CASH of.
The CEO of the parent company of Century 21 AND Coldwell Banker AND ERA is worried about the fate of first-time buyers.?
FIRPTA is a law that says if a home buyer buys a home from a foreign seller, the BUYER could be liable for the capital gains taxes for the FOREIGN SELLER. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy. But, it's the
Invititation Homes owns almost 90,000 homes and wants to buy!
Mark Kohler is BOTH a CPA and a tax attorney. Here is what he says about real estate in an LLC.;
Home Depot, Target, and Walmart unsold inventories are up. Supply chain issues being solved. These inventories are being sold at mark-down prices. Used car prices are coming down. Interest rates
Is this the answer to the housing affordability🧐
What the heck is going on?! Hint: the world is changing. Call Andy 703-627
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Investments, says big tech companies are "hoarding" top talent because it's hard to find great workers when you need them. Where is Google hiring? Northern Virginia. Where is
I am working with a couple buying their first home. One of the couple was referred to me by her dad. So what? I was her dad's Realtor before her dad met her mom!;
A colleague of mine represented a buyer who bid $200,000 over asking price on a house, and still lost! What is going on?! I myself advised a buyer to overbid "only" $50,0000 before the house even
BOEING moving its HQ from Chicago to Arlington. This is a huge deal for northern Virginia, and the entire Washington metropolitan area!Watch the video CLICK!
I recently showed a buyer a property with a beautiful panoramic view of the Potomac River. I was on the balcony, staring at this very special view, and the buyer just shrugged and walked back.
This year -- 2022 -- #Google will be spending $300 million for hiring new employees at Google's headquarters in #Reston, and for #datacenters in #Loudoun County. This is a big deal! click here to
I am working with a first-time homebuyer who said they were ok with renting for another year, and saving up more money for a downpayment, and thus reduce their mortgage loan payment. I said NOT!
In the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC, there is no sign of a bubble. Open house traffic is very strong. Nice homes are getting multiple contracts, bidding up prices above asking. Buyers
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