Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
Chris Colgan
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How Can Waiting to Buy in Northern Virginia Cost You?
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
01/20/15 • -1 min
Northern Virginia is an ideal location with an excellent variety of homes that are situated within a vibrant real estate market. If you to want to look over all the properties currently listed within the area, go here to perform a full home search, or if you're interested in seeing how much your property is worth, click here for a free home value report. For any other questions regarding your property's value or the market conditions of Northern Virginia, do not hesitate to call Chris at (703) 485-1435.
Hello, and welcome back to the blog! Today, we want to discuss the 3 reasons you should buy before the spring season hits! Let's get right to it:
Get a Second Opinion on Your Zestimate
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
06/24/16 • -1 min
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People have been asking me more and more questions about their Zillow Zestimate and what it means. They want to know what I think about it. Well, there was a recently article posted on inman.com that is quite telling. The article pointed out that when the Zillow CEO went to sell his home recently, it sold for 40% less than the home’s Zestimate. If the CEO’s value is off by that much, how much might yours be off by?
A Zestimate is an algorithm Zillow uses that is mainly based on tax records and past sales. It’s not very accurate, because they don’t know anything about your home’s upgrades, what your neighborhood is like, and the demand for homes in your area. There are a lot of different micro-markets in Northern Virginia. You need your valuation to be as accurate as possible....
How Can You Get a Big Return When Flipping Homes in Northern Virginia?
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
03/13/15 • -1 min
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There are a lot of reality shows on TV about buying properties and flipping them for a return. Although these shows often make it look a whole lot easier than it is, there are some great opportunities to make money flipping homes here in Northern Virginia. To help you, I want to share the four keys to flipping properties:- Knowing where to find good deals: Great deals aren't ...
5 Signs You’re About to Buy a Home You Can’t Afford
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
06/13/18 • -1 min
If you’ve noticed any of the five following signs occurring throughout your home search process, it might be an indication that you won’t be able to afford that home.
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During the home buying process, there are five signs to watch out for that indicate you’re about to purchase a home you won’t be able to afford.
1. The lender tries to get you to agree to creative financing terms. This could mean getting you into a balloon mortgage or adding a second mortgage—both are red flags.
2. You agree to a down payment assistance program without a true down payment saved up. This is a big mistake I’ve seen people make. Now, if you’re using a VA loan, that’s really good because you’re basically getting free money to borrow for no down payment. But often, down payment assistance programs can be a bad sign.
3. Due to an unfortunate incident, your savings have been diminished. In the event of a catastrophe like extreme car/home damage or loss of a job, you probably won’t be able to afford home payments in addition to getting those issues taken care of.
4. Financing your down payment by borrowing from your 401(k), retirement account, Roth IRA, etc. These are signs you shouldn’t be purchasing a home yet.
5. You don’t have a good feeling about buying a new home. If you’re out looking for houses, you want to have a good feeling when you walk in. Make sure you’re buying the right house for you—don’t take advice from other people.
If you have any questions about affording a home or buying one in general, you can give us a call or send an email. We’d love to help you out.
1. The lender tries to get you to agree to creative financing terms. This could mean getting you into a balloon mortgage or adding a second mortgage—both are red flags.
2. You agree to a down payment assistance program without a true down payment saved up. This is a big mistake I’ve seen people make. Now, if you’re using a VA loan, that’s really good because you’re basically getting free money to borrow for no down payment. But often, down payment assistance programs can be a bad sign.
3. Due to an unfortunate incident, your savings have been diminished. In the event of a catastrophe like extreme car/home damage or loss of a job, you probably won’t be able to afford home payments in addition to getting those issues taken care of.
In the event of a catastrophe like extreme car/home damage or loss of a job, you probably won’t be able to afford home payments in addition to getting those issues taken care of.
4. Financing your down payment by borrowing from your 401(k), retirement account, Roth IRA, etc. These are signs you shouldn’t be purchasing a home yet.
5. You don’t have a good feeling about buying a new home. If you’re out looking for houses, you want to have a good feeling when you walk in. Make sure you’re buying the right house for you—don’t take advice from other people.
If you have any questions about affording a home or buying one in general, you can give us a call or send an email. We’d love to help you out.
3 Ways to Help You Buy a House With No Money Down
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
07/18/16 • -1 min
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There are three different programs that exist to help you buy a house with no money down.
The first is a USDA loan. This is mainly for rural areas, and if you happen to live in one, you can have the Agriculture Department give you a loan for your down payment so you don’t have to come up with any money. What we also typically do is ask the seller during negotiations to pay all your closing costs, so aside from a few i...
What Influences Your Buying Power in Northern Virginia?
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
03/30/16 • -1 min
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Today, I’ll focus on four specific things that help determine your buying power in Northern Virginia.
- Your credit score: As one of the most important factors in the buying process, I recommend checking your credit score. Oftentimes, these services offer advice on how to improve your score.
- Your down payment: You should know how much your initial down payment will be. A lender looks at this. Different types of loans don’t even require one, so it’s better to familiarize yourself with the requirements.
Thank You For an Amazing Year
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
12/28/17 • -1 min
Happy holidays! If you know anyone who is looking to sell their home or would like to join our awesome team, we’ve got a couple opportunities for you.
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I hope you had an amazing 2017 and that you hit all your goals for 2018. I just wanted to take some time to talk about the great year we’ve had, let you know about a couple opportunities we have available to you, and give you our sincerest gratitude for your support this year.
We have a brand-new inside salesperson in training today, and I’m really excited about the year we’ve had in 2017. Last month alone, we set over 100 buyer appointments for our agents, meaning we had 700 people register on our website. If you know anyone who is thinking about selling their home, we might have a buyer for them right now. We’d love to help them out.
If you know anyone who is thinking about selling their home, we might have a buyer for them right now.
I recently had an amazing trip to Seattle. I was invited by Zillow to come check out their headquarters. I got to see their operation, learn some of the great things they’re doing, and also learn about recruiting new people. We’re always looking for talented agents, admins, ISAs, cold callers, and more. If you or anyone you know is looking for a great team to join, please contact us.
Finally, I want to thank each and every one of you for working with us in 2017 and for the referrals you sent us. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.
I hope that you have a merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and that you crush all of your 2018 goals. Feel free to shoot me a message; I’d love to take you out to Starbucks, catch up, and see how things are going. Happy Holidays!
The 9 Silly Things Sabotaging Your Home Sale
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
07/19/18 • -1 min
Avoid making these nine silly mistakes when you sell and your home will look amazing.
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1. Visible cords. Mounted flat screen televisions sometimes have cords hanging behind them. When the television is flushed and you cannot see the cords, your home will show much better.
2. Unkempt yards. Always have your yard properly maintained.
3. A dingy front door. Since it is the first thing that potential buyers see when they walk up, make sure that your front door is clean and freshly painted.
4. Pets. You may want to send your animals to stay with someone, or at least crate them, while you are showing your home. Either way, you must keep them away and address potential odors they may have left in your home.
5. Cobwebs. Knock out all the old cobwebs and clean any filters. This shows that you are properly maintaining your home.
6. Furniture arrangement. Use your furniture the right way and stage it properly. We are really good at helping with this.
7. Junk drawers. When you are showing your house, a lot of people will be looking into your drawers and cabinets. Make sure that they are clean and tidy.
8. Closets. Clean and organize your closets and having nothing on the floors. This makes them look big, which is important because people care a lot about closet space.
9. Countertops. Remove the clutter from your countertops to make it fresh and open. This makes a kitchen seem a lot bigger.
If you have any additional questions about this or are interested in buying or selling, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Today I have a list of nine silly things that can sabotage your home sale. Are you doing any of these?
1. Visible cords. Mounted flat screen televisions sometimes have cords hanging behind them. When the television is flushed and you cannot see the cords, your home will show much better.
2. Unkempt yards. Always have your yard properly maintained.
3. A dingy front door. Since it is the first thing that potential buyers see when they walk up, make sure that your front door is clean and freshly painted.
4. Pets. You may want to send your animals to stay with someone, or at least crate them, while you are showing your home. Either way, you must keep them away and address potential odors they may have left in your home.
5. Cobwebs. Knock out all the old cobwebs and clean any filters. This shows that you are properly maintaining your home.
Since it is the first thing that potential buyers see when they walk up, make sure that your door is clean and freshly painted.
6. Furniture arrangement. Use your furniture the right way and stage it properly. We are really good at helping with this.
7. Junk drawers. When you are showing your house, a lot of people will be looking into your drawers and cabinets. Make sure that they are clean and tidy.
8. Closets. Clean and organize your closets and having nothing on the floors. This makes them look big, which is important because people care a lot about closet space.
9. Countertops. Remove the clutter from your countertops to make it fresh and open. This makes a kitchen seem a lot bigger.
If you have any additional questions about this or are interested in buying or selling, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
4 Factors That Add the Most Value to Your Home
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
04/10/17 • -1 min
If you plan on selling your home in the near future, here are the four biggest factors that can add value to it.
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If you plan on selling your home in the next couple years, what can you do to build equity in it? There are four factors that contribute the most when it comes to adding value to your home.
The first factor is the condition of your kitchen and bathrooms. If these two areas are outdated, most buyers nowadays won’t want to put in the work to update them. They want to see newer kitchens and bathrooms. I just recently remodeled my kitchen, and I think it added some great value to my house.
The second factor is whether you can add square footage to the home. Coming from an appraisal standpoint, adding square footage is one of the best things you can do. That’s what appraisers look at the most.
Pay attention to these four factors when it comes to adding value to your home.
The third factor is curb appeal. What’s the outside of the home look like? Are you getting the exterior power-washed? Does the landscaping looking good?
The final factor is the overall condition of the house. Are there a lot of dings in the drywall? Does the paint show well? Does the staging look good? I recommend having a handyman pay a visit a couple times a year to perform the random knickknack tasks that you either don’t want to do or don’t have time to do and make sure the condition of the home stays in good shape.
If you have any questions about this topic, use the question box at the top of this blog to shoot me a message. I’d be happy to help!
Should You Wait Until Next Spring to List Your Home?
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast
11/02/16 • -1 min
Should you put your home on the market this fall or wait until spring? There are five reasons why fall is actually a great time to sell your home.
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Should you sell your home now or wait until next spring?
There are a few points I want to share with you about that, but I briefly want to mention this great book I am reading by John Maxwell called Leadership Promises for Every Day, which is about how to be a great leader.
Now, should you wait until spring to sell? I would say no. There are a few reasons why fall is actually a great time to sell your home:
1. You will face less competition now than you will in the spring. Since everyone waits for spring to list their property, there is low housing inventory during the winter. Typically in Northern Virginia, we don’t get very harsh winters, so listing your home now is actually a great way to get ahead of all the competition that will come on the market in the spring.
2. Interest rates may rise soon. The Fed has been talking about raising interest rates in the coming months. They will meet again sometime before the end of the year to discuss just that. Now is a good time to get your home on the market because rates are so low for buyers. Any time interest rates go up, buyers’ purchasing power decreases, which ultimately limits the number of people who can afford to purchase your home.
Homes actually sell faster in the fall and winter than they do in the spring.
3. You will capture the job transfer market by listing in the fall. People who are getting transferred need to buy a home before January 1st. In order to capture that market, you need to list now.
4. Statistics show that homes actually sell faster in the winter than they do in the spring.
5. There are more serious buyers in the fall and winter. There are a lot of buyers out there during the spring, but many of them are just looking around and exploring the market. People who look at properties during the winter are very serious about purchasing a home. Think of it this way: they want to buy a home before the holidays just as much as you want to sell your home before the holidays.
As you can see, there are many reasons why fall is actually a good reason to put your home on the market. If you have any questions about preparing your home for the market, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!
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How many episodes does Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast have?
Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Property, Estate, Housing, Home, Virginia, Real, Podcasts, Selling, Education, Chris, Market and Tips.
What is the most popular episode on Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast?
The episode title '5 Signs You’re About to Buy a Home You Can’t Afford' is the most popular.
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Episodes of Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast are typically released every 36 days, 4 hours.
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The first episode of Northern Virginia Real Estate Podcast was released on Dec 30, 2014.
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