Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

Smart home technology isn't just about home security anymore. Like something out of a futuristic movie, utilities, lighting, doors, and windows can be monitored and accessed through smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Barcodes in refrigerators can track when staple items are running low and automatically add them to your grocery ...

Mother's Day is Sunday May 10, and if you haven't made plans, there are plenty of fun things to do throughout Northern Virginia this weekend. Many of the area's attractions are even offering free admission to moms! Are you near Alexandria? Spend the day exploring the unique history of Old Town Alexandria and enjoy a meal at one of...

May has arrived and along with warm weather and spring flowers, there are tons of things to see and do in Northern Virginia. What better way to get everyone out of the house after a long winter than a festival, and there are a lot to choose from this month! The first weekend in May kicks off with three festivals that will appeal to a...

It has been an incredibly busy first Quarter of the year 2015 for Key Home Sales & Management, and for myself personally.   My family decided to sell our long-time home in Kingstowne (Alexandria) Virginia, and move to Clifton VA where we have more room for my husband's hobbies (cars...) and for mine as well (being outside, gardening...

Time to Rent or Time to Buy?Spring of 2015 is shaping up to be a great time to buy in Northern Virginia.  Traditionally we see an aggressive Seller's market this time of year, but not so much this year as in the past.  Inventory is very tight in some neighborhoods, and not so much in others.Here are four reasons you mig...

There are many things that can be done to add value to the property, when you are looking to sell your Northern VA house or even if you are just looking to redesign your current home. Once you get these improvements done, they may look very good, but some of them may not add a significant amount of value to your home, simply costing you a...

The HUD1 Settlement Statement  is a document that lists all charges and credits to the buyer and to the seller in a real estate settlement. In transactions that do not include a seller, such as a refinance loan, the settlement agent may use the shortened HUD-1A form. On August 1, 2015 the HUD 1 will be replaced by the new Closing Dis...

If you're tired of the modest returns you get on bonds, the insulting rate of interest paid by banks, and the frenetic fits of the stock market, you might think about relying on rental homes to supplement your retirement income. However it's not for everyone. Walk through these six tips to see if real estate investing ca...

Being a resident of the DC/MD/VA for 25+ years has granted me access to the one of the most amazing displays of mother nature-the Cherry Blossoms by the Tidal Basin! This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival overlaps briefly with the trees’ peak bloom dates, the National Park Service said Tuesday. The peak bloom date is April 11-...

BY: HouseLogicFrom mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns.Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these homeownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeown...