Buyer’s Closing Costs
January 31, 2012 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Many buyers are aware that there are fees related to the purchase of a new home—a rough guide is 2.5% to 3% of the transaction value—but what are these fees, and are there ways to minimize them? First, a few clarifications. Both buyers and sellers have closing costs in a transaction. The sellers’ costs are [...]
Spring 2012 Market Preview
January 27, 2012 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
So far, 2012 is off to a busy start! I’ve already had many calls from both buyers and sellers who are asking about the market, so I am anticipating a busier spring than usual. Rates continue to stay at record lows—many days below 4 percent. The builders must be feeling more optimistic about the market too, with [...]
Thoughts on Open Houses
January 26, 2012 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
My clients know that I am a big fan of open houses—both for my buyer clients and also my listing clients. I hold my listings open at least once per month. I just don’t buy the line from agents that “Open houses don’t sell homes.” I’ve seen it happen, and I don’t want to deny [...]
Washington, DC Housing Market Stats for December 2011
January 24, 2012 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Welcome to our 300th post on this blog! Take a look at the video below to check out the latest numbers on the Washington, DC housing market. Enjoy!
North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update: January 2012
January 16, 2012 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon) Sign up for a market conditions report. See market data for all of Arlington. See more Buyer Resources. See last month’s post on Orange Line Condo prices. Ready to start your search? Sign up for a free first time home buyer class in Arlington (registration [...]
Washington, DC Housing Market Stats for November 2011
December 29, 2011 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Find out what’s happening in the DC real estate market…just watch the video below!
Buying and Selling During the Winter
December 26, 2011 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Happy Holidays! I’m often asked if winter is a bad time to be buying or selling. My answer is always the same: Though there are fewer properties on the market and therefore less to choose from, buyers will often have more negotiating leverage than they do in the spring, when sellers are confident and buyers [...]
Top Reasons that Sellers Decide to Move
December 23, 2011 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Ever wondered what prompts sellers to pack up and move? Watch the video below to find out!
North Arlington (Orange Line) Condo Update: December 2011
December 15, 2011 by wethmangroupadmin · Leave a Comment
Zip Codes 22201 and 22203 (includes Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon) Sign up for a market conditions report. See market data for all of Arlington. See more Buyer Resources. See last month’s post on Orange Line Condo prices. Ready to start your search? Sign up for a free first time home buyer class in Arlington (registration [...]
