First time home buyers now have a new way to get help with down payments when buying a home in Virginia. The VHDA is a quasi-government agency created in 1972 by the Virginia General Assembly. The VHDA raises their own funds to help Virginians attain quality,...
We spend an awful lot of time in the bedroom, so creating something peaceful to retire to can help you relax and refresh yourself for the next day. These easy headboard projects can fit almost any decor style from rustic to luxury homes with just a little elbow...
Whether you are buying your first home or your tenth, understanding the process will make things go smoothly and ensure you don’t lose out on the home of your dreams. The first step in this process is getting approved for a loan. This may sound backwards to you...
If you are buying your first home, or haven’t bought a home in recent history, you might be surprised when the real estate agent you choose asks you for some very personal information before they will show you a home. There are reasons for these requests, and...
Buying a home in a Home Owners Association (or HOA) or Property Owners Association (POA) comes with some additional things you need to be aware of, as well as additional fees. How will I know if a community is an HOA? In Virginia when you sign a contract to purchase a...
As a buyer if you are using a loan to buy a home, your lender will want an appraisal to be part of the process. If you are paying cash you may also want an appraisal just to be sure what the home is worth so you know if you have offered too much for the home. As a...
To most Winchester residents, their pets are like their children. We love them, care for them, and treat them better than actual family members in some cases! They are always happy to see us, and so it’s important that we give them the best life possible. Enjoy...
Think you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior? Well now you can put your skills to the test at East Coast Gymnastics’ new Ninja Warrior Playground! The Ninja Warrior Playground combines Parkour movements and obstacles to work your way through cannon ball...
It’s that time of year again. After the 3 feet of snow that was dumped on us last week, potholes are popping up across the city and county roads. We all know how annoying they are, but they can also be a safety and hazard issue, not to mention do serious damage...
The majority of Americans will only conduct 1-3 real estate transactions in their lifetime, all of them for personal homes they intend to live in. Yet we all know of people that have made a wonderful living investing in real estate. We have also heard about the...
