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Real Estate Did the October 2025 FOMC Meeting Impact Mortgage Rates?

Did the October 2025 FOMC Meeting Impact Mortgage Rates?

Andy Kim • October 30, 2025

Mortgage rates in the Washington DC metro area have been a key topic for homebuyers and sellers this fall. With economic uncertainty, elevated inflati...

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Real Estate Fairfax County Real Estate Market Update - September 2025 Homes Priced $500,000–$1,000,000

Fairfax County Real Estate Market Update - September 2025 Homes Priced $500,000–$1,000,000

Andy Kim • October 28, 2025

When I sit down with buyers and sellers in Fairfax County, I always start with one number: supply. Supply tells you who has the leverage in a negotiat...

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Real Estate The Truth About What Realtors Really Do: Hidden Challenges Behind Every Home Sale in Northern Virginia

The Truth About What Realtors Really Do: Hidden Challenges Behind Every Home Sale in Northern Virginia

Andy Kim • October 25, 2025

When most people think of a realtor, they picture someone unlocking doors, smiling through showings, and filling out a few forms. But in reality, the ...

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Real Estate The Smartest Home Upgrades That Add Value Before Selling

The Smartest Home Upgrades That Add Value Before Selling

Andy Kim • October 3, 2025

When preparing to sell a home, one of the first questions many homeowners ask is: “Which improvements will actually increase my home’s v...

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Real Estate How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Real Estate Market

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Real Estate Market

Andy Kim • October 2, 2025

When headlines announce a government shutdown, most people think about federal workers, national parks, or delayed government services. But for home b...

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Real Estate Should You Buy a House Near Power Lines? What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know

Should You Buy a House Near Power Lines? What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know

Andy Kim • September 15, 2025

[Is It Okay to Buy a House Near High-Voltage Transmission Towers?] When you’re searching for a new home, location is everything. Most buyers...

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Real Estate Flood Insurance: What Every Homebuyer Should Know Before Closing the Deal

Flood Insurance: What Every Homebuyer Should Know Before Closing the Deal

Andy Kim • August 4, 2025

When it rains, it pours—and these days, it’s been pouring a lot. With severe weather events happening more frequently across the country...

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Real Estate Understanding Property Taxes in Fairfax County, Virginia

Understanding Property Taxes in Fairfax County, Virginia

Andy Kim • July 15, 2025

Thinking about buying a home in Fairfax County? It’s an exciting time! But as you plan your budget, don’t overlook one key expense: prop...

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Real Estate Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Trends – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Now 2025

Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Trends – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Now 2025

Andy Kim • June 29, 2025

The Northern Virginia real estate market continues to stand out in 2025, defying broader national slowdowns and showcasing a unique mix of rising home...

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