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For the third month in a row, the market is competitive and the inventory is low. We understand this frustrating market. But working closely with our buyer clients, we’ve had success getting home buyers under contract. Success looks different for each buyer, however there are a few common mistakes to avoid when buying a home.

How do you evaluate a buyer’s agent? What factors should be considered when evaluating a real estate agent? The first step is knowing the different types of agents in real estate. Traditional real estate brokerages have buyer agents, listing agents, dual agents and designated agents. 

A Fall Checklist of Maintenance Tasks ‍Complete this checklist to prepare for the colder months of the year. As the weather cools down and winter approaches, it is important to think about your furnace and how it will function when you need it the most.

Listen Up, Home Buyers! Meet Chris Osaka the Chief Executive Officer for TOMU a high amenity modular dwelling manufacturer for leisure and hospitality. What are modular homes? Are they different from tiny houses and accessory dwelling units?

A contingency is a clause in a contract offer that allows a home buyer to void their offer if the terms of the contingency are not met satisfactorily. In other words, a contingency offers a layer of protection for the buyer.

Learn home buying strategies in a changing market. Lisa Velenovsky Hayashi & Victoria Ray Henderson with HomeBuyer Brokerage and Ramez Fahmy with Caliber Home Loans answer all your questions.

An earnest money deposit, or EMD is a sum of money that the buyer deposits into a non-interest-bearing account, typically with a title company. This deposit is usually anywhere between 1%-3% of the total sales price of the home and is made once a buyer's offer has been accepted by sellers. ‍

Who represents you when buying a home? Is it the agent from the open house? The buyer’s agent who is showing you properties? The dual agent who says they work for the seller but will also work for you?‍If you are not sure who represents you, you’re not alone. 

Homebuyer Brokerage is happy to present our "How to Buy a Home Guide". We believe this guide is a valuable reference for you as you navigate the sometimes intimidating waters of home ownership.

Jeffrey Dee is the President CEO of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland. Jeff has been with Habitat since 2013 in a variety of capacities and during his tenure achieved a 161% increase in funds raised for Habitat Metro Maryland.

What is a real estate agent? A real estate agent is someone who has passed a real estate examination and obtained a license to work in a state or jurisdiction.‍ In the Greater Washington D.C. area, many real estate agents are licensed in the District, Maryland and Virginia. This allows the real estate agent to work in each state and the District of Columbia. ‍A real estate agent becomes a Realtor by joining the National Association of Realtors. 

In June 2023, a National Association of Realtors survey showed 47.8% of home buyers in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia were first time home buyers. That compares to 26% in 2022. While this is welcome news, buyers still face limited housing inventory and multiple offers on a single home. Are there advantages in this market for buying a new construction home?