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With recent changes to how a buyer’s agent gets paid, you might wonder: Is having buyer representation still worth it? And will sellers continue to pay the buyer agent’s commission? Let me share a story of what working with me as a buyer agent looked like for first-time buyers Sara

My first-time home-buyer clients were looking to trade the hustle and bustle of condo-life in Navy Yard for a single-family home with a yard in a friendly, quiet community. Unfortunately, in Spring of 2024, so were many… many other people. In fact, the market segment they were trying to buy

Chances are, you have heard of FDA and VA loans. But have you heard of USDA loans? And did you know that you don’t need to buy a farm to use one? If you live in a rural area and if your income is below 115% of the median household

When my neighbors asked me to list their family home of 20 years, I was both sad to learn they would be moving away and honored to be asked to help them sell their home for top dollar.  The Challenge:  The catch? In my neighborhood many of the homes look

A Realtor in Hawaii recently referred clients to me who were “PCSing”—military slang for Permanent Change of Station—to the DC area to be stationed at Fort Meade in Maryland. Their family of 5 kids, 2 cats, 1 dog, 1 bunny, 1 guinea pig and 2 adults wanted to live in

While the market has eased since last year, it can still be really challenging out there for buyers. Inventory is still low, with new listings down 30 percent over what they were a year ago. But for buyers with vision who are willing to perform a few updates, there is