Michelle Monteith, Jim Barb Realty

04/16/2018

Loudoun's March 2018 sales report:

Sales Rise Despite Persistent Low Inventory The following analysis of the Loudoun County, Virginia housing market has been prepared by George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis. It was prepared for the Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® by analyzing Bright MLS housing data from Marke...

03/20/2018

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10/27/2017

Whether you're staging your home to sell or decorating your new home, be sure to check out the latest trends in home decor.

From jewel tones to true antiques, learn about the decor trends to expect and employ this season.

10/26/2017

The amount you should borrow is not always the same as the amount you can borrow. Here's how to determine what's right for you.

The mortgage borrowing guideline of 28% is really meant to be a lending guideline. The amount you should borrow is not the same as the amount you can borrow.

10/24/2017

The smart home industry has started to lower prices, making it easier to appeal to the masses with more affordable options.

It’s getting a bit cheaper to turn your dumb house into a smart one. Price has been the biggest hindrance to the expansion of the smart home, and it still is, to a certain extent. But recently,...

10/21/2017

A staged home allows buyers to mentally swap out your furniture for theirs and have a better sense of size and space.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Vacant homes send the message that the seller is willing to deal on price and terms, and if you get an offer, it may reflect a price that is below what the property would fetch if it had been furnished.

10/17/2017

High rent costs often make it difficult to save enough for a down payment on a home. Here's what the Fed is doing about it.

The central bank has an idea for a no-down-payment home loan targeting renters.

10/16/2017

If your home is in need of repairs, it's beneficial to make updates before you sell. Get an estimate of renovation costs here!

Renovating or considering a home improvement project? See how much it could cost. Know you’re getting the best deal — or see how affordable upgrades can be. The calculator includes national data.…

10/11/2017

Check out what housing trends you can expect to see in the fourth quarter of 2017.

In this housing market, the last months of 2017 could get a little weird. Here are the trends that could have an impact on your project.

10/10/2017

If you're planning to sell, check out the top design features that home buyers are after.

How does your house measure up?

10/06/2017

Check out these tips to help organize your pantry and keep everything clean.

4 Easy Steps to Organizing your Pantry on a Budget Is there anything more frustrating than digging through your pantry looking for that elusive bottle of vanilla extract trapped somewhere in a pile of pasta and cookies? Excavating a granola bar only to drop a bag of flour and spend the next ten minu...

10/06/2017

If you're not familiar with escrow, this article should give you a better understanding.

The Ins and Outs of Escrow If you have never owned a home, you likely have no idea what ‘escrow’ means, but have certainly heard the term tossed about in real estate circles. In a nutshell, the escrow agent is simply a third party that holds the money in trust between a lender and a borrower. Their…