Rick Maines-Loan Officer Nmls#457598

09/23/2026

Check out Heather's new listing:

09/22/2026

Was thinking about this today and my suspicions seem to be confirmed....

What US City, real or fictional is considered the Murder Capital of the United States in terms of annual murders per capita? Let's see if anyone gets this right and no AI cheating. I only need the city name.

09/19/2026

***Open House Sunday 12-20 from 2-4***. This is your opportunity to tour this gorgeous home. You don't want to miss it. Call my 24/7 Pre Qual Hotline to see if this home is in your price range...703-997-2368

09/19/2026

***Open House Leesburg Sunday 9/20 1-4pm***. Not your average townhouse by any stretch of the imagination. Come check it out on Sunday.

09/11/2026

Don't Let Fear Drive Your Homebuying Decision!

This will be a somewhat lengthy post, but it should add some much needed perspective to anyone who fears buying a home right now due the prospect of the home value declining.

I've been in this industry for 35 years. My mother was a realtor for 15+ years before that. In all of that time, there were some corrections in home prices from time to time but just like the stock market, values consistently trended up. The only exception to this was the market crash in 2007/2008.

Here is the perspective part. In 2006, I bought my home for $360,000. By 2008, that home was worth around $240,000. Bad decision right?

Not if you add some perspective.

The home is now worth $425,000. Granted, over 20 years that is not a high rate of appreciation, but it is still appreciation. And, considering I purchased the home at the worst possible time in history, that is not bad.

But, let's look at the mortgage piece. With 5% down and 5.75% rate the $342,000 loan would now have a balance of $181,000 assuming I did not refinance when the rates dropped to 2.25%. So now, that bad home purchase has $244,000 in equity.

Rent at that time was around $1,200 for a comparable sized home. Today, rent would be around $2,200. Equity...0

Owning a home is and always has been one of the best investments one can make in their lifetime. Don't let fear keep you on the sidelines.

If you are thinking of buying a home in the next twelve months, now is the perfect time to call my 24/7 Pre-Qual Hotline (703-997-2368) to see what you can afford. No pressure, No obligation.

If you found this information valuable, please like, follow and share with someone you know who is looking to buy or sell in the next 12 months.

09/03/2026

Congratulations Kristin on this really cool new listing in Strasburg. This brings back memories of Thanksgiving Dinners with my mom at the Strasburg Inn before she passed.

Scan the QR Code for sharable multi lingual digital property card and download the MoveTube app on your streaming service to view this and other properties from sponsored agents. List your home with Kristin to get your property on TV.

09/03/2026

Brand New Listing - Open House this Sunday, 9/6 from 1-3.

Click on the link below to watch the Listing Video Trailer for this home.

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See you Sunday Tracy Jewell

08/15/2026

Price reduced on this charming home. Reach out to Kristin Crosby for a showing. Scan QR code for the MoveTube digital property card/listing trailer video that can be shared in 32 different languages.

08/15/2026

I can't help but wonder if the rainbow conveys with this property. Click on the link to view the listing trailer video.

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08/15/2026

Not your typical property. Check out the MoveTube listing trailer video. Scan the QR code for multilingual digital property card. If you are thinking of selling your home and want to have your home showcased on TV, reach out to John Ginty to see how.

Check out my narrated video on 218 Babbs Mountain Rd, Wi******er, VA 22603For price and details visit: https://movetube.ai/property/card/191449List with me and I'll showcase your home on TV! ...