By: Ryan C. Benton Summer’s here, the COVID-19 lockdowns in Virginia are phasing out, and the real estate market is hot. In fact, a recent study from the National Association of Realtors shows that nearly 42 percent of buyers who…
Some trends come and go, so sprucing up your home’s curb appeal should be done with a nod to timelessness. After all, the next owners of your palace will be looking for beauty, ease of use, and comfort — not…
By Ryan C. Benton It was just a few weeks ago that you were looking at buying a house or, perhaps, selling your home and putting your hard-won equity to work. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck and left you with…
By Ryan C. Benton Winter isn’t over yet, but as the days begin to get longer and temperatures rise, the thaw will soon begin. And as the weather starts to warm so does the housing market! I know, it’s still…
Refinancing is something that crosses every home owner’s mind at least once during the life of the loan. There are plenty of good reasons to refinance. As with anything discussing it with a professional is wise before you do so…
This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, fixing, painting, and organizing. This year, nothing will stop you. Welcome to…
You’ve seen it on HGTV shows like Property Brothers or Fixer Upper—experts take an outdated home and make it into the buyer’s dream home—all at a fraction of what it costs to buy new. But is it possible to live…
Don’t have extra square footage to devote to a full-time playroom? Check out these fun and effective solutions for adding a play area to your kid’s bedroom.
John C. “Jack” Dawley got an unwelcome surprise recently when he opened an email from the company that supplies the white cedar shingles for the homes in an active-adult development he’s building in New England. The shingles are imported from…
Credit scores reflect your payment patterns over time, and almost all major lenders use them. So why is your credit score important? Your credit indicates to lenders how likely you are to pay back your loan. Your credit score also…