Associate Broker, Long & Foster Real Estate
With mortgage interest rates increasing, I hear the whispers in the market from buyers who feel they have missed their opportunity to own a home. The truth is, as long as you can qualify for a mortgage and can find a suitable home to meet your needs, the time to buy should only be dictated Read More ...
Since before the pandemic of 2020, the Northern Virginia real estate market had been experiencing a seller’s market, where inventory did not meet buyer demand. During 2020 and 2021, the buyer demand reached an unprecedented peak. Sellers were enjoying multiple offers within days or even hours of putting their homes on the market. Buyers were Read More ...
Not All Settlement Delays or Low Appraisals are Cause for Concern When 9705 Cheshire Ridge hit the market on May 5th (2023) it was the only garage townhouse for sale in all of Manasas, Bristow and Gainesville that weekend. It was not surprising that, during their four days on the market the home got six Read More …
Being Prepared for Pet Emergencies If you are a pet lover, your house is not a home without your fur babies. As a pet mom to cats that have had some very serious issues over the years, I have learned to deal with emergencies and costly vet bills through experience. It is not unusual for Read More …
Gainesville Condo Seller Reaches Record High Sold Price Having been a full-time real estate agent in the Gainesville area since 2005, one of the neighborhoods that our area witnessed have major problems during the market crash of 2008 and beyond was Parks at Piedmont South Condos. The builder went bankrupt before the end of the Read More …
It All Started at Another Agent’s Open House Last month I received an interesting phone call from a colleague telling me that my clients had just left her Open House and were very interested in making an offer. She gave me the address and I was most certainly confused. The active buyers I was working Read More …
Looking for a carefree, active adult lifestyle? This two bedroom, two bathroom garage condo in Haymarket’s Regency at Dominion, listed for $425,000 may be just the ticket. Attached one car garage enters to the building’s main level. I am told this is one of the more socially active condo buildings and residents of The Pinehurst Read More …
Multiple Offers in Manassas Leave a Very Happy Seller Just a few days ago I shared my new listing at 9705 Cheshire Ridge Circle. It was astonishing to me that it was the only garage townhouse for sale during this past spring weekend in all of Manassas, Bristow and Gainesville. It was also well appointed Read More …
Just Listed in Manassas: Garage Townhouse for $459,000 As I type this post to share my newest listing at 9705 Cheshire Ridge Circle, a quick MLS (multiple listing service) search in Gainesville, Bristow and Manassas reveals that this townhouse is your only option for purchase this weekend if you are looking for a one car Read More …
Condos Can Still Go Under Contract in a Matter of Days Just a few days ago I shared my latest listing at 14664 Shelford Way in Gainesville. It hit the market priced at $362,500 on April 21st (2023) and had an amazing amount of interest. There were plenty of visitors through the two Open Houses Read More …
Just Listed: Three Bedroom Garage Condo in Gainesville The Parks at Piedmont South Condos are a great find. Located close to major commuter routes, shops, restaurants and even the UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center hospital these condos offer affordable, convenient living without the hassles of exterior maintenance. This particular unit at 14664 Shelford Way has Read More …
Another Happy Buyer in Stephens City House hunting in a seller’s market can be brutal. My most recently settled buyer knows that all too well. Our house hunt started in December 2022. At the time, though inventory was still not enough to meet demand, buyer behavior had calmed down. Rising mortgage interest rates had put Read More …