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Rates are Super Low. What Now?
When the Time Is Right, Take Action! The interest rates that lenders charge can make a big difference in your buying power and it’s very volatile and completely out of your control. This past week, rates have plummeted to near 3-year lows. It seems that it’s a response to the Corona virus. In fact, lenders […]
Rising to a Challenge: How to respond When Buying a House in the Most Competitive Market in the Country
Alexandria and Arlington are THE most competitive markets in these United States according to Redfin. It’s no surprise to our team or our buyer clients who have been in this market place balancing their desire to place a winning bid while staying within their financial limits. It reminds me of that scene from Trading Places […]
How to Shop for a Mortgage
Shopping for a mortgage is highly recommended, but people usually don’t know how to start and how to compare one lender from another. It makes a difference in more ways than you’d expect. So let’s get started finding you a loan! The Mortgage you’re Shopping for is a Service, Not Just a Product First, yes […]
What is A House Worth?
When representing a buyer or a seller and helping them to negotiate and decide what a house is worth, I always start with the clients (people first), then the house, then the market. See my posts on how I help sellers and buyers for more on this. For this post, we’ll focus on the part […]
Real Estate Agent, Not a Salesman
Having a real estate agent is way better than having a salesman. I’m an agent, not a salesman. When I went through the home purchasing process, I was lucky enough to have a great agent. I learned a lot about the process and became very well informed about the market. Some months afterwards, […]
Buying a House with Us
Here’s a rough outline of what it’s like to buy a house with us, the Optimus Realty Group, as your agents. I love working with buyers because it such a rewarding experience. At the end, my clients have found a place where the most important events in their life may take place. I separate the […]
Selling a House with Us
Selling a house is a stressful undertaking, but if you work with us, we’ll make it as smooth as possible. In a recent post, I discussed how I can help you to buy a home. Now we’ll discuss what we do to help sellers reach their goals. Know the Client Who is Selling a […]
Should I sell or rent my house?
When the time comes to move from your current house, you’ll ask yourself, “Should I sell my house or rent it out?“. Whether you’re downsizing, upgrading, or moving for any reason, it’s a big decision. Here’s an outline of what your considerations might be. If you’ve never wanted to be a landlord and hate the […]