Category: Homebuying

Unlocking Your Dream Home: Home Buyer Seminar in Shirlington Village Date: Wednesday, August 23 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM Reserve Your Seat Here! Are You Ready to Own a Home? Thinking about buying your dream home in Arlington, Virginia? Let Kay Houghton & Associates guide you through the home-buying process at our exclusive Home Buyer Seminar in Shirlington Village. Come and join us for an opportunity to gain knowledge and uncover: – Unraveling the Mystery of Purchasing a Home – Keeping Up with the Current Market Patterns in Arlington, Virginia – Gain Valuable Advice and Knowledge to Assist You in...

The **Fairlington real estate market in Q1 2022** reflected continued buyer demand and an active housing market in Arlington, Virginia. This quarterly market report provides a look back at Fairlington real estate trends from January through March 2022, including home sales, pricing, inventory, and days on market. Whether you are researching past Fairlington home values, comparing market conditions over time, or interested in the neighborhood’s real estate history, this report offers valuable insight into the market during the first quarter of 2022. Explore the data and trends to better understand how Fairlington homes were performing during this period and how...

Arlington, VA Overwhelmed with options in a competitive market, a new trend in real estate is emerging as home sellers are eschewing customary methods of selecting the winning bid.  While many traditional facets of an offer – price, closing date, and contingencies – are still in play, some sellers have begun entertaining a more unconventional way of selecting their buyer: trial by combat. “I received seven offers on my home after the first open house,” says Shirley W. of Arlington’s popular Fairlington neighborhood.  “And one of them had this nice letter from the buyer.  He mentioned that he was a martial...

Creating a beautiful primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom grants a rare opportunity in Fairlington Villages. This example allowed the client to construct a staircase where the existing laundry was located, added an additional bedroom with an attached bathroom, & relocated the laundry to the newly remodeled bedroom suite.  Some Bradock Model apartment-style home in Fairlington Glen offers owners a very rare opportunity to allow the unit to grow as they need it to. This could give homeowners a chance to convert the space into a large family room, a recreation room, or our personal favorite (which will yield the highest return)...

Deciding to purchase a home is a big decision!  Today we are here to debunk the top home buying myths that our home buyer clients have! Myth #1: You must have 20%  for your down payment False! Between the rising cost of living in our area and the growing amount of student debt that many prospective buyers are carrying, it seems like it is getting harder and harder to save 20% for a downpayment! While it is true that putting 20% down helps you to lock in a lower interest rate and avoid monthly mortgage insurance, don’t despair if you...