Every industry has its own lingo—some might call it alphabet soup. And while, once you know, you know, if it’s your first foray into something new, the jargon makes it easy to feel a bit lost. Home buying is no exception. If you’re looking to purchase a new home in the DMV, here’s a quick
Three Things Buyers Should Do To Compete In This Market
We all know that a strong seller’s market can be very frustrating for buyers. You can submit a perfect offer in a market like this and still lose out. Believe it or not, a buyer could win or lose in these situations way before they even submit that offer. So, today we’re going to discuss
Best Neighborhoods in New Castle County, Part I: Middletown, Delaware
On today’s tour, we begin our exploration of New Castle County, Delaware. New Castle is the northern-most county in the state and also the most populous. That isn’t to say however the county is a crowded place. If you’re looking for a relaxing, yet convenient place to call home, New Castle County is the place
Something for Everyone: A Survey of Generational Design Trends for 2016
This year is poised to be a big one for building and real estate! All signs point to the largest annual increase in new home construction since 2006, with a particularly unique population of buyers changing the face (literally) of the national housing market. Three generations will have the largest impact on sales this year,
Builder Spotlight: Lennar is a National Builder with a Finger on the Local Pulse
A commitment to quality, value and integrity has enabled Lennar to become one of the nation’s foremost homebuilders, creating homes and communities in 19 states, including Maryland and Virginia. The mission is to cater to all lifestyles — urban, suburban, active adult and golf course living. Lennar also offers homes for a variety of homebuyers.
Standard Down Payment Goes Down, New Home Ownership Opportunity Rises
Good news for people shopping for a new home—some homebuyers may be eligible to make a down payment as low as 3 percent under new lending guidelines announced in December 2014 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The new loans will be 30-year fixed rate loans made to qualified buyers for primary residences, although policies
