New Homes Guide has done it again with a fantastic new free supplement: Best Floorplans 2012. This latest piece is a collection of innovative floorplans from the DC region’s finest builders and is available with the May/June issue. We are always hearing that when someone is shopping for a new home, something they love to
Home Builders, Real Estate Agents and You
As the real estate market perks up this Spring, a lot of buyers are looking for new homes. The big question for many of them is whether or not to strike out on this adventure on their own or to work with a Realtor. Oftentimes, their decision ends up being based upon some factors that are actually
The basics of your credit score and mortgage loans
One of the first items on your new home quest checklist should deal with your finances because getting a mortgage these days can prove to be challenging. We hear about the issue almost daily but what do YOU do to put yourself in the best position to obtain the best mortage? There are some basic
What is a VA Loan?
We have our guest blog writer, Leslie Wish – Senior Loan Officer at McLean Mortgage, giving us some great information about VA Loans: You would be amazed at the number of people who are eligible to use the VA loan program and don’t know it! In my opinion the VA loan is the best
Buy vs. Rent – what to do?
It seems that there is one question that those either working in real estate or contemplating getting real estate have always asked: Is it better to buy or rent a home? This question comes up time and again regardless of the economy and real estate market so let’s look at a few of the
Creating your kitchen
Kitchens are by far one of the most important rooms when it comes to deciding on a home purchase. One of the many conveniences of purchasing a new home is being able to customize a kitchen space based on your individual liking and needs. Just like new homes, kitchens come in many styles and just
Lower those energy bills!
These days, everyone seems to be looking for ways to save some money. Well, you’ve got easy and often very affordable (or even free!) ways to do that right in your own home. By conducting a do-it-yourself energy audit, you can assess how much energy your home consumes and figure out what you might be
Do I have to pay PMI?
Our blog has a guest writer this week to help you out with your questions regarding PMI. Leslie Wish (CMPS), Senior Loan Officer with McLean Mortgage Corporation gives you information and guidance on this important detail relating to your mortgage: Oftentimes buyers will come to me asking about mortgage insurance and why they have to pay
Multi-Generational housing – an old concept that’s making a huge comeback
Since 2000, The Pew Research Center reports that households with at least three generations of family members have increased by 30%. Wow – 30%! That seems like a pretty healthy gain to me but really not all that surprising. Given the current economy, long life spans and the uncertainty of future financial security, the move
Let’s not forget about the backyard…
We recently let you know what rooms would make or break a homebuyer’s decision to purchase a home. But what about the outdoor space of the home? Are you a grill master or an expert gardener? Do you simply enjoy reading a book and relaxing outside? Many consider a home’s outdoor space to be just as important