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As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, the real estate market tends to slow down a bit: most buyers have hurried to purchase their homes and move in before the start of the school year, after all. This puts home buyers in the back to school months in an excellent position: […]

When buying a home, foreclosure is typically the last thing on most people’s minds. Unfortunately, life can be unpredictable–and sometimes foreclosure becomes inevitable. For countless other homeowners who have fallen into danger of foreclosure, however, hope is not lost. There are many tried-and-true methods of stalling and even avoiding foreclosure altogether. Here are four of […]

If you are looking to sell your home in the upcoming months, you owe it to yourself to understand the pros and cons of the autumn market–and to understand the simple steps you can do in order to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. Here are a few tried-and-true insights that we have […]

Ask many residents of Central Virginia their favorite time of the year, and they will tell you without hesitating that it is autumn. The crisp, cool air; the smell of harvest and campfires, and the beautiful sights of multicolored leaves make fall a truly special time. For visitors, residents, and perspective residents, the fall time […]

Divorce is an extremely stressful experience. Unfortunately, sorting out finances and property often adds an enormous deal of stress to the already painful process—and this is true even for the most amicable and cooperative of divorces. Of all property issues, the most complex is generally the home. This is true for economic reasons (as the […]

Dealing with the death of a loved one is a time for mourning loss and celebrating life. Unfortunately, the natural process of coping with loss oven overlaps with a number of necessary financial and legal processes. You owe it to yourself to make sure these proceedings go smoothly—and the best way to do this is […]

Looking to take your family out for a good time in Central Virginia this summer? Or maybe a great place to go for a date? Or simply something fun to do by yourself? Luckily for you, this is an area full of culture, history, and fun, simply waiting for you to come and enjoy it. […]

When most people think of summer fun, they think of barbecues and outdoor shindigs. There are few better ways to spend an afternoon than chowing down in your own backyard on delicious grilled meat while catching up with family and friends. However, it is far too easy to get caught up in buying food, drinks, […]

When searching for the right new home, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. For some people, the most important factor is size. For others, the age of the home or the style in which it was built. For still others, proximity to work, shopping or other amenities is a deal breaker. […]

Summertime brings cookouts, beaches, and fun in the sun. For many, it also brings increased energy bills—mostly due to our attempts to beat the heat. Fortunately, there is a lot that can be done in order to lower energy prices. As an added bonus, many energy-saving maintenance steps that you can take will do more […]