If you’re looking to learn how to buy that perfect home in Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, or anywhere in Washington DC, the first thing you’ll have to do is establish your financial credit worthiness so that you can apply for a mortgage. Unless you’re paying with cash (which is great by the way because cash is king!) you’ll need to apply for a
Do you want a big back yard?
mortgage and establish what amount of money you’re willing to afford each month for a mortgage, and also, what amount of money you’re willing to spend on a new property. There are several mortgage professionals out there that I work with each day, and are part of my team of trusted advisors. Since I’ll be helping you maneuver the real estate dance, I usually recommend you interview a few of my financial “partners” and decide which you feel most comfortable working with. Or, if you prefer, you can select your own mortgage professional to work with.
Then you’ll need to decide what type of home you want. Do you want a large front yard, back yard for the dog? How about a garage…
Garages provide great storage
do you need a space for your vehicle? Your Vespa? Your bicycle? Perhaps you don’t own a car and want to be near public transportation? Depending on how much you can afford, you’ll be able to move in closer to the transportation hubs, nightlife and conveniences of urban-life. Or, you can most likely afford more space if you decide to move farther out from DC. You’ll also need to decide how many bathrooms you’d like, the number of bedrooms, what type of living space, and other amenities.
House for Sale
If you’re looking for a condo or townhouse, that makes your choices a bit easier because you have so many more options. Multi-family dwellings come with their own advantages and built in disadvantages…there’s no one right answer. Regardless, below is a full list of all properties that are available on the market as of today—please review them and if you have any questions, please contact me to arrange an exclusive showing.