Buying a Home in Northern Virginia | Step 1: Finances
Despite all the technology available for finding your dream home, preparing in full still takes time and research.
Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
Bill Hatch and his family have farmed hundreds of acres of fertile Loudoun County land for the past half-century. That's in addition to what was, until his recent retirement, his day job as a videographer...
Financing a Northern Virginia Home with Poor Credit
If your credit is shaky, the safest bet for buying a home is to save and wait for your finances to firm up.
When Should You Stop Renting?
When is it time to stop renting a home and seriously consider buying your own place? That's a personal question and a very personal decision -- it really depends on your lifestyle, your finances, your...
16 People You Need In Your Homeowner Network
So you're finally a homeowner -- congratulations! This is an important step in anyone's life, and it's absolutely normal to feel somewhat (or wildly) unprepared for the realities of owning a place of your own....
How To Throw A Great Block Party
Moving into a new neighborhood isn't always a walk in the park, especially if you don't know anybody there. But how do you get to know your neighbors in a new environment, one that's unfamiliar to you?
15 Things To Know Before You Buy A House With A Friend
When home prices continue to rise (and rise!) all over the country, some would-be homeowners are thinking about alternative paths to homeownership -- like teaming up with friends to buy a house together. This...
Can You Invest in Real Estate as a Millennial?
Millennials who want to invest in real estate have it harder than many other generations. Real estate prices are at record or near-record highs in just about every major market in the country, and even though...
