For this next series, we’re moving away from the Washington D.C. metro area and further into Virginia. We’ll be visiting the metro area of Richmond, another great historical American city. This series will focus on Chesterfield County just to the west of Richmond, and Midlothian will be our first stop. We’re sure you’ll enjoy everything
Has COVID-19 Changed Home Buying Forever?
The truth is that the home buying process has been due for a big change long before anyone even heard of COVID-19. Many of the steps involved with buying a home had barely advanced at all in the last two decades. Sure, online property searches were a huge innovation 15 years ago. But, just about
Buying New Construction during a Pandemic
Just like the resale market, the new construction market has changed a good deal during this pandemic. Fortunately for the new construction buyer, many of the processes involved in home shopping were easily adapted to this safer and more distanced way of conducting business. One very obvious difference in new construction sales is that the
Best Neighborhoods in Howard County, Maryland
Howard County, Maryland is a fantastic place to visit and an even better place for new construction home hunting. If you’re from the Baltimore metro area you already know just how nice Howard County is. With loads of outdoor destinations, activity centers for the kids, and endless dining options, Howard County has everything to offer
4 Tools That Are Helping Buyers and Sellers Adjust to the COVID-19 Marketplace
Though it may be hard to find any silver lining in this pandemic, there are some ways it has changed the real estate industry for the better. While buyers and sellers have been ready for a more streamlined approach to the home buying process for a long time, many agents and brokers have been reluctant
4 Tips for Selling During a Pandemic
So much has changed in the world of residential real estate over the past that months that it seems important to cover the best ways to effectively handle this market as a home seller. Fortunately, we live in a time where information is so readily available we’re able to stay on top of the issues
The Costs of Moving and How to Make It More Budget-Friendly
Packing up and relocating to a different area can be a very stressful endeavor. But it’s not just for the one planning it — our article on ‘Relocation: Tips & Tricks to Reduce the Moving Stress’ notes that it can definitely take a toll on the whole family, which is why from the get-go, coordination
Purchasing a New Construction: Picking the Lot
When hunting for a new construction home it’s easy to get carried away with designing your space and forget about one of the most important decisions you’ll make during the process: picking the lot! Sure, this seems like a fairly basic step, but there’s actually a lot to consider when you’re choosing where your new
Purchasing a New Construction: Researching the Builder
As we’ve mentioned before, purchasing a new construction home is a great way to be able to design your home to have the exact look and feel you want it to. But before you start designing you need to research your builder. There are several ways to do this, and good news: none of these
The Three F’s For Designing Your Dream Home
Designing your new home starts well before construction actually begins. Sometimes it starts even before your lot is cleared. The reason is that design is much more than choosing the countertops and paint color (though that is part of the process). Designing your home is about choosing the layout that works best for your family—and