Jon Bass at Douglas Realty

09/02/2021

4bd/4bt Luxurious Home Move in Ready in the heart of Falls Church! A beautifully renovated, historic single family home located in a secluded cul-de-sac in Falls Church. This home is in the Mclean High School District. The home features an attached, spacious two car garage, a captivating foyer, and....

06/04/2021

Beautiful 2 bd/1 bt with great views for rent for $1,800 in Falls Church!

For rent: $1,800. 2BR/1FB + 1 gar. sp. W/ Breathtaking City View. This move in ready unit has one of the best views in all of the high rises in the vicinity and it is priced lower than the other two units for a quick turn around. Do not miss the opportunity to live in this beautiful unit with amazin...

05/12/2021

Demand is still on the rise in Northern Virginia but you can still find a great deal. The key is to actively keep looking and put offers in! Let's make it happen.

03/23/2021

A loan with only 3% down and NO PMI! This is amazing. PMI can be a couple of hundred dollars PER MONTH and it goes to the lender and NOT towards your principle or interest payments. I have no affiliation with the article or BOA but wanted to share this new type of conventional loan for those thinking about purchasing a new home so you all can save tens of thousands of dollars. Stay informed and feel free to contact me with any real estate related questions!

Home buyers are discovering this new low downpayment mortgage and other programs that make homes more affordable.

03/22/2021

As more are getting vaccinated, and things are going back to normal, it looks like the interest rates are on the rise. No time like the present to lock in these low rates!

As expected, mortgage rates continued to inch up but are still hovering around three percent, keeping interested buyers in the market. However, residential construction has declined for two consecutive months and given the very low inventory environment, competition among potential homebuyers is a c...

03/16/2021

Make sure you are deducting all expenses from your rental property. Here is a good article that summarizes the major deductions you should be taking advantage of.

It's tax time! Are you taking advantage of these rental property tax breaks?

12/16/2020

This is one of my favorite videos by Kris Krohn. Don't be afraid to take the first step!

There's really no one-size-fits-it-all in real estate but today Kris Krohn will let us dive in and discuss two important questions in bits.How much money do ...

12/14/2020

Does giving your landlord all your hard-earned money bring you to tears?

It’s a common misconception that buying a home is expensive - in most cases, it is actually LESS costly than renting!

Message me for a Free 30-minute consultation so you can tell your landlord goodbye and say hello to owning!!!

You've probably heard a lot about the benefits of owning your own, instead of renting:
Builds long-term wealth
* Creates financial independence
* Frees you from answering to a landlord
* Appreciates in value, turning into a passive investment
* Allows you to invest money in yourself, rather than throwing it away on rent
But even if you know all of these benefits, it can be hard to transition from renting to home ownership. Why?
Because a lot of people don't know how to do it! That's why I teach you the 8 steps of the home buying process and save you time, money, and stress in the search for your first home! This is your opportunity to learn directly from the expert agents of one of the nation's top-selling real estate brokerages!

You will learn:
* How to find off-market homes — hidden gems that you cannot find on popular home search websites
* How to get out of your lease, so you can move on your timeline
* How to set a realistic budget for your home search
* And more!

Additionally, you will receive the following exclusive guarantees:
* Up to $1,500 towards your closing costs
* A $500 certificate for your home appraisal
* A $50 Home Inspection Credit

So if you're ready to stop giving your hard-earned money to a landlord and start to build stable wealth as a homeowner, shoot me a message today!