The most common question consumers are asking about credit scores - How does a score get calculated? There are 5 main factors: 1. Payment History - equals about 35% of the overall score. Any late payments in the last 12 to 24 months have the biggest impact. A 30 day late today...
For many owners, employing a management company is not just a financial decision but an emotional one as well. Entrusting your home or investment property to others can be a difficult decision, especially to those moving out of the Washington, D.C. area. I have always been a firm believer the...
This being the Washington DC Metro Area our offices deal with a lot of military client’s many of whom are renting while on assignment in our area. However, what happens when a military tenant suddenly receives orders that they’re being reassigned? This is where the Service Members Civil Relief Act...
Looking for a great mobile real estate search app? Stop looking! Avery-Hess, Realtors is proud to announced the release of their Real Estate home search App utilizing GPS-based Multiple Listing Service (MLS) search technology to allow consumers and Agents to search the MLS in real time, giving them the most...
Spring is right around the corner and that means it's prime rental season in the Washington, D.C. area. From Arlington to Reston to Bethesda, landlords and Real Estate Agents are preparing for yet another busy season that will bring multiple applications and high rents. One of the questions landlords most frequently...
Worried about placing an application on a rental you would love to live in but feel your credit score will not suffice? Don't be afraid, most landlords are happy to work with applicants as long as they are upfront and can provide other references from current and previous landlords. We tell...
Let's face it - our nation is in a housing frenzy! Not a buying or selling frenzy per se, a remodeling frenzy! We have gone koo-koo over HGTV and its never ending supply of do-it-yourself shows. In the midst of that obsession comes a new addiction called Houzz. This website and...
Recently I was searching for property management companies in Arlington, Virginia and stumbled upon a site that claimed personalized management services for a flat fee – a very low flat fee - per month. Don’t get me wrong, I like a good bargain as much as the next person but...
While browsing rental advice websites, I stumbled across a gem. According to RentalCreditChecks.org, “64% of landlords are content to entrust their house to tenants depending on little more than a hunch.” That is an overwhelming number of landlords who base their opinion of a potential tenant on insufficient knowledge. Thankfully, with the...
In these times of economic turmoil, many who have the liquidity to do so have chosen to invest their money in buying property at foreclosure sales. While these properties may end up being a good investment over time, potential buyers need to understand that these properties often come with additional...