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What DMV Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Real Estate Contingencies

July 16, 2022

Contingencies are common in real estate contracts, but, unfortunately, buyers and sellers often don’t understand them as well as they should. Generally, contingencies protect buyers, but there are important ramifications and implications for sellers too. Read on, then, to find out what [marekt_city] buyers and sellers need to know about real estate contingencies. What Are … Continued

Property Tax Basics for Homeowners in DMV

July 9, 2022

By Steve Loffler

Property taxes make up a big chunk of the total tax burden for homeowners, so it pays to have some understanding of this tax. Certainly, we need funding for public services and infrastructure, which are funded by property taxes, but no one wants to overpay. And a good way to ensure you aren’t being overcharged … Continued

5 Key Tips to Help You Determine the True Value of Your House in DMV

July 2, 2022

By Steve Loffler

If you’re selling (or for refinancing or for tax purposes), you will need to know the true value of your house. Very seldom do homeowners get it right when they price their home at what they think it’s worth – this usually winds up in an overpriced home. The three main methods for valuation are … Continued

Selling Your House in DMV? What You Should and Should Not Fix At Your Buyer’s Request

June 25, 2022

By Steve Loffler

In almost every home sale, the buyer will request the seller to make some fixes and repairs. Sometimes these are reasonable and should be done, but other times not. This means that there are fixes you should do and those you shouldn’t do when selling your house. The difficulty for most sellers lies in knowing … Continued

Unexpected Expenses to Prepare for When Selling Your House in DMV

June 18, 2022

By Steve Loffler

Are you preparing to sell your house? Well, hold on a second before counting all that money to intend to make from the sale. It may in fact cost you much more to sell your house than you realize, and that means less profit than you were counting on. It doesn’t always cost a lot … Continued

5 Inexpensive Fixes You Should Make Before Selling Your House in DMV

June 11, 2022

By Steve Loffler

You know that before listing and trying to sell your house, you’ll have to make some fixes and possibly some upgrades. But where do you start and what, exactly should you do? If you’re like most of us, you don’t have the cash on hand for major renovations or an all-out remodel (which may not … Continued

5 Worthwhile Upgrades to Help You Get More Money For Your House in DMV

June 4, 2022

By Steve Loffler

If you’re planning to sell and want to get more money for your house (which, of course, you will), you’ll almost certainly have to make some upgrades and renovations. Upgrades can increase a home’s value and are more important in selling than they were in the past. The trick lies in knowing which upgrades will … Continued

5 Reasons Why It May Be a Mistake to List Your House With a DMV Agent

May 28, 2022

By Steve Loffler

If you’re working with a real estate agent, you may find yourself walking away from the closing table with much less cash in hand than you had anticipated. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as sticking a sign in the yard and calling it sold. There is a great deal of preparation and expense involved in … Continued

How to Talk to Your Kids About Moving Out of

May 21, 2022

By Steve Loffler

Moving with kids is never easy, but the stress can amplify when you move out of . Juggling day-to-day life with children is already demanding, and while adults may understand that the move has to happen, it can be overwhelming when your children learn their world will change, and there may be some upset. We’ve … Continued

How Steve Loffler @ Samson Properties Is Different From Other Home Buyers in DMV

May 14, 2022

By Steve Loffler

When you decide to sell your home, there is a great deal to consider. While most sellers automatically think of listing with a real estate agent, their next thought is listing on their own to save the high commissions, but selling a home is a challenging, time-consuming, and costly endeavor. Another option is to work … Continued