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Buying and selling simultaneously can be daunting. We previously discussed one way to do this using a HELOC in this article. That option may not be for everyone, and some banks can have restrictions on using HELOC funds for this purpose.  Another strategy for buying and selling simultaneously is to

Moving is stressful!. Moving from out of town can be particularly daunting. We are here to help. We help people moving to the Washington area from other parts of the country—and even the world—all the time. From Foreign Services Officers, to members of our Armed Forces, to people relocating to

It happens: we outgrow our homes. That’s what happened to Sara and Mike. With two children sharing one bedroom and both parents (like so many right now) working from home, they had outgrown their 3/1 Wheaton house. But how to work the timing and financing in order to sell your

There comes a time in every real estate agent’s career when they encounter an unusual situation. But you never know when that moment is going to come. I was thrilled when my previous rental clients decided to make their relocation to the DMV permanent by purchasing a house. They wanted

The Challenge:  In the year before Collective Property Consultants brought Penthouse 19 to the market, homes in The VIO were spending an average of 52 days on the market before going under contract and were selling for 2.9% lower than their list price.  But when I met with my clients,

Many decisions go into listing a property. Should the home be staged or is it better to showcase how the owners make use of the space? Or perhaps a hybrid approach works best, where the owners’ furniture and decor is supplemented? Should the current owners remain in place or vacate