Jeff Pearl's Local VA and MD Blog

 You don't have to be a plumber to notice things that you should have some concern about. Both buyers and sellers should be able to spot potential problems, and buyers should ask their home inspector about them. I'd bet that many buyers and sellers don't even know what this is in the above photos...

Are you ready now to pay $125-$150,000.00 for a building lot and build a house in Loudoun county VA?Tired of looking and not finding what you want? Tired of losing bidding wars? The numbers are in; $140,000.00 for a 2-4 acre building lot. $16,000.00 for septic system, $14,000.00 for well. That to...

 Sometimes you just can't find the perfect building lot when looking for a place to build your new home. Many factors can affect a buyers decision. It could be access easements, road maintenance agreements, internet access, terrain, land use, utilities, quality of well water, location of drain fi...

 One of the criteria homebuyers sometimes overlook is access to recreational activities near the home they are thinking of buying. Commute times to work, schools for kids, hoa's, nearest hospital, etc are almost always checked. But sometimes buyers just assume there will be parks, pools, and recr...

 Mortgage news you can use. Agents are not loan officers, but we must keep on top of pending changes, especially when working with buyers. John Melnick II with Presidential Bank Mortgage NMLS ID # 527960 in Fairfax provided this information. "Subject: Potomac Partners Update: FHA Premium Reductio...

There are several good reasons for buying land and building your own house. Maybe you just want to customize a house that fits your family and needs. Maybe you're tired of losing bidding wars. Maybe you have 6-9 months left on a lease and don't want to continue renting. Whatever the reason, you h...

According to the United States Fire Administration, 58 civilian home fire fatalities were reported by U.S. news media between Jan. 1, and Jan. 10, 2017, Test your smoke alarm today! It's safe to say that many of these fires and deaths could have been avoided. Some were caused by improperly dispos...

If you plan on purchasing a large ticket item like a new vehicle, land, or house, it is good to know your credit score ahead of time. But where you get those credit scores from can make a huge difference to lenders. So if you are planning on buying a home, stick with proven basics.(1) Check with ...

 When working with seniors, hoarders, and people who either lived through the Depression, or watched their parents live through the Depression, you must be patient and plan ahead. One of the seniors I'm working with now is actually very intelligent, has numerous interests,and is a " collector." I...

 More Pull - Less Bull About a week or so ago, BarbaraTodaro wrote a blog post about slogans and branding. I think most agents agree, they can learn something about marketing from Barbara that will help make their phone ring! I think marketing and branding are part of the overall package that age...