Real Estate Expert Answers - DROdio Real Estate, Inc., VA/MD/DC

Yes you probably should. They only cost about $30 to $50. The inspector will check the grounds of the property near the house, and may do some limited checking inside the house as well.� He is looking for any signs of termites, like tunnels, etc. Most properties in VA don't have termite issues, a...

Making a lowball offer often has a negative connotation, but the reality is that many sellers are happy to look at any and all offers in today's market. This tutorial offers tips & tricks on how to successfully make a lowball offer.

Go "Behind the Curtain" and learn how Realtor Commissions are paid, what that means for you, and what you can do to leverage the knowledge.

Learn the tricks to buying a home like a professional Realtor would.

What are real estate auctions like? What's the difference between courthouse auctions & REO auctions? What is a good foreclosure buying strategy? We have answers! The first thing you should do is visit our blog describing process. Then, watch the videos below, on courthouse auctions & REO auctio...

The foreclosure market is starting to heat up in a big way, and more foreclosures are on the way. Being a smart foreclosure shopper, or at least including foreclosures in your search, is a smart move, but you must approach these homes carefully. Here's a brief primer on the topic. You may also wa...

Home warranties offered by 3rd party providers cover certain items in the home for a period of 1 year after the date of sale.Typical items covered include appliances & HVAC systems.� You can also get extended coverage for items like pools & spas and other parts of the house.A policy typically cos...

Learn how to leverage a loan type we really like called the "30 year fixed with 10 years interest only" to get a bigger house while paying the same monthly mortgage amount (and not feel bad about it) .

A client asked us:Does the condo insurance cover the interior of your condo? -- this one I will probably be able to figure out from the condo docs, but if you knew off the top of your head that would be great.Our reply:The master insurance, which is part of the condo fee, is similar to homeowners...

In a listing, you may sometimes see the acronyms "DOMM" and "DOMP".� Here's what they mean:DOMM means "Days on Market, Multiple-List" and it's the number of days on the market for that current listing.DOMP means "Days on Market, Property" and it refers to the entire time the property has been act...