We serve the communities in the upper Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia's panhandle, including Frederick County, Clarke County, Warren County, Shenadoah County, Jefferson County, Berkeley County, Morgan County, and Hampshire County.
You can schedule a viewing by calling our office at (540)667-1130 or by contacting us through the property listing page.
We list residential homes, commercial properties, land, and investment properties.
The time to sell varies based on market conditions, pricing, and property condition. On average, homes in our area sell within 30-60 days.
The process starts with a free property evaluation. We'll discuss your goals, market conditions, and create a customized marketing plan for your property.
Next, your property will be listed and marketed by our firm and listed on multiple marketplaces to attract buyers.
Potential buyers will view the property and an offers to purchase will be created by buyer, which will be reviewed with you.
Once an agreement is made between you and a buyer, the contract and transaction will close in a period of time, to be agreed upon.
Markets continue to change. Many homeowners are reluctant to sell right now, especially if they have to repurchase. Prices remain high and interest rates are up. With that knowledge, available inventory remains on the low side, so Buyers have less available properties to consider. This does create a great opportunity to list and sell.
Finding the right buyer for your property is our mission. We will market your property to ensure the best possible combination of price and timing is met. The time to sell varies based on market conditions, pricing, and property condition.
The buying process typically includes getting pre-approved for financing, viewing properties, making an offer, home inspection, and closing.
While not required for viewing, pre-approval helps you understand your budget and shows sellers you're a serious buyer
The 50 year mortgage has not been approved yet, it's only speculation. The extra 20 years would reduce your monthly mortgage to the lowest point possible, and give some buyers a chance to purchase a home that they might not otherwise be able to afford, but you are paying out far more in finance charges over what you would pay on a 30 years mortgage.
You would also build equity ever so slowly that making a move later on would be quite challenging, whether it is to move up to a larger home, or trade off to something smaller. It is estimated that borrowers would not begin building meaningful equity until the final decade of the mortgage. You might be shocked to learn that the 50 year loan may come with a higher interest rate, and that the savings on your monthly payment may only average a few hundred dollars per month.
Mortgage charts are readily available, online Check it out, or ask me to respond to your suggested scenario.
The general consensus may be that we don’t like the Community instilling rules or regulations. Popular in today’s world, AirBnBs are welcomed and can create a return on investment, but many Communities are against allowing, especially in gated communities. They do point to the clause, No Business activities or Commercial Businesses allowed, and they are successful in keeping that option closed. Other unpopular requirements may be size of the home, other outdoor structures.
HOWEVER, under an HOA, typically the community itself offers desirable amenities (pool, lake, recreational activities) and, the road system is well maintained. Non-maintained roads and lack of community appearance often create problems from your lender when the Appraiser makes a negative note.
There are pluses and minuses, with regards to an HOA. It does become a personal preference.