Happy Monday! Welcome to the new segment we have tor this blog -- Alphabet Soup! So in a day, I'll be posting a terminology from the real estate industry, from A to Z. Then we'll be discussing that word to give more insights as to what it's all about.Since this will be the first time we're doing this, we start with A.:A for AppraisalAppraisal means the independent value of your home. As a buyer, your lender of choice or the bank will send an independent person to evaluate and ensure that you are not overpaying for the home of your choice. As a home seller, you can also have an independent appraisal, but the bank doesn't have to honor it. For a smoother transaction, it'll always be better to talk to an expert realtor to see the value of your home and to know more about how to sell your h... 10/04/2021

Being in the real estate business means getting down to all of the information the clients need to see -- from the details in the contract, to the homes for sale, and of course, how the home looks like when presenting it to potential buyers. And what better way of showing things around to clients of what the home looks like than pictures. Today, I'm with the man behind those wonderful photos with our listings, Tyson, and he is also here to provide us with tips on how to make your home look more presentable.Less is MoreIf you're selling a home, it is important that potential buyers are able to imagine what it's like for them to see the home for themselves. However, seeing some unnecessary items around the house might not make it appealing to the buyers, let alone for the photographers to... 09/17/2021

So you're selling a home and you're wondering how much you want to sell your home. Due to the excitement of having a profit, you think about it everywhere you go -- from the bathroom, before going to bed, even while shopping for groceries. While picking up on the items in the chips section, and you noticed that the prices always end in 9 -- $2.99, $4.99, etc. Then you asked yourself -- should I sell my house the same way?First off -- this pricing thing that end in nines is a part of what is called "strategic pricing," specifically the "left digit effect" -- basically the principle is to make the prices look attractive to the buyers. In a study conducted by MIT and the University of Chicago, they found out that nine-ending prices give the illusion of the price being perceived as somethin... 09/15/2021

If you're considering to move to a certain place, say, Loudoun County in Northern Virginia, it is important to do your research and see what you'd expect to get out of the area that you'll be living in. Being a Loudoun County resident for over 20 years, I can definitely call this my home. I can describe how good the Loudoun County is all day, but you probably know that already if you're reading my blog. However, this time, here are 5 reasons why you shouldn't move to Loudoun County in Northern Virginia.Jet NoiseThe Loudoun County is home to the Dulles Airport, which means there are a lot of planes and jets flying around the vicinity. The noise may sometimes make you wish that the airplanes from the night sky are like shooting stars to make a wish for the noise to stop. These things are ... 09/08/2021

Real estate is one of the best forms of investment, and houses are always in demand. You can buy a home and sell it right away, or keep it long term and sell it for later. It of course starts in buying the property, and there are a lot of things to consider when buying a home. However, just like any other investment or basically anything that you spend your money on, there are myths that people still believe in that are not true and just might put you to jeopardy.Last time, I provided the myths that you should avoid as a home seller. So today, here are five myths that, in my opinion, you should be cautious about.  1. Spring is the best time to buy a homeJust like my home sellers that usually fall for this myth, they say that spring is the only season when the housing market is good. Ove... 08/27/2021

In selling a home, or basically anything, it is in our mindset that we all want to get the most out of the sale and maximize the bottom line. While everyone wants to get the maximum amount of profit in selling their property, it is not as easy as it sounds. That is, well, until now. Here are two tips that can help you maximize your take-home in a property sale. 1. Spend Some to Make More"But Ritu," I hear you ask, "the goal is to make more money, right? How come that we are spending on something even before we get the cash? Wouldn't that make my profit much less than what it currently is?"Before you go with an all-out panic mode, you have to keep in mind that selling a home is not just for you, but for the people buying the home as well. It's not about your personal preference of what t... 07/30/2021

This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Pleasant Valley Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 16 properties have sold in Pleasant Valley ranging from a 4-bed, 2-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $350,000 to a 4-bed, 2-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $525,000.Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Real Estate Market ActivityThese market activity gauges show the market trends for the previous month as compared to the 5-year average of the current month. In December 2 homes sold in Pleasant Valley. The average sold price was $484,500 and the average days on market was 44 days.  Sell Your Hom... 04/08/2020

This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Poplar Tree Estates neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Poplar Tree Estates Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 10 properties have sold in Poplar Tree Estates ranging from a 4-bed, 2-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $570,000 to a 5-bed, 4-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $800,000.Poplar Tree Estates Neighborhood Real Estate Market ActivityThese market activity gauges show the market trends for the previous month as compared to the 5-year average of the current month. In December 1 homes sold in Poplar Tree Estates. The average sold price was $754,000 and the average days on market was 5 d... 04/08/2020

This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Winding Brook neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Winding Brook Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 12 properties have sold in Winding Brook ranging from a 2-bed, 1-bath Condo for $216,000 to a 3-bed, 2-bath, and 1-half bath Townhome for $345,000.Winding Brook Neighborhood Real Estate Market ActivityThese market activity gauges show the market trends for the previous month as compared to the 5-year average of the current month. In December 1 homes sold in Winding Brook. The average sold price was $231,100 and the average days on market was 6 days.  Sell Your Home in 72 Hours for Thousands Mor... 04/06/2020

This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Walney Village neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Walney Village Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 3 properties have sold in Walney Village ranging from a 3-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Townhome for $440,000 to a 3-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Townhome for $450,000.Walney Village Neighborhood Real Estate Market ActivityThese market activity gauges show the market trends for the previous month as compared to the 5-year average of the current month. In December 1 homes sold in Walney Village. The average sold price was $450,000 and the average days on market was 5 days.  Sell Your Home in 72... 02/15/2020

This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Waverly Crossing neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Waverly Crossing Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 8 properties have sold in Waverly Crossing ranging from a 4-bed, 2-bath Detached for $565,000 to a 5-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $712,000.Waverly Crossing Neighborhood Real Estate Market ActivityThese market activity gauges show the market trends for the previous month as compared to the 5-year average of the current month. In December 1 homes sold in Waverly Crossing. The average sold price was $700,000 and the average days on market was 6 days.  Sell Your Home in 72 Hours ... 02/15/2020

This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Brookfield neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Brookfield Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 19 properties have sold in Brookfield ranging from a 4-bed, 2-bath Detached for $392,000 to a 4-bed, 2-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $620,000.Brookfield Neighborhood Real Estate Market ActivityThese market activity gauges show the market trends for the previous month as compared to the 5-year average of the current month. In December 4 homes sold in Brookfield. The average sold price was $461,875 and the average days on market was 11 days.  Sell Your Home in 72 Hours for Thousands More Than Trad... 01/28/2020

Walney Village Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - December 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Walney Village neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Walney Village Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 3 properties have sold in Walney Village ranging from a 3-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Townhome for $440,000 to a 3-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Townhome for $450,000.ATTENTION Walney Village Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Walney Village real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered today. Find out how you can... 01/07/2020

Armfield Farms Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Armfield Farms neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Armfield Farms Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 12 properties have sold in Armfield Farms ranging from a 5-bed, 3-bath Detached for $476,000 to a 4-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $725,000.ATTENTION Armfield Farms Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Armfield Farms real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered today. Find out how you can Sell Your Home ... 12/13/2019

Brookfield Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Brookfield neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Brookfield Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 20 properties have sold in Brookfield ranging from a 3-bed, 1-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $343,000 to a 4-bed, 2-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $620,000.ATTENTION Brookfield Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Brookfield real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered today. Find out how you can Sell Your Home for Top... 12/09/2019

Brookleigh Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Brookleigh neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Brookleigh Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 10 properties have sold in Brookleigh ranging from a 2-bed, 1-bath Townhome for $200,550 to a 4-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Townhome for $365,000.ATTENTION Brookleigh Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Brookleigh real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered today. Find out how you can Sell Your Home for Top Dollar, in 7 Day... 12/08/2019

Centreville Road Prop Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Centreville Road Prop neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Centreville Road Prop Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, only 1 property has sold in Centreville Road Prop. It was a 4-bed, 4-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $781,000.ATTENTION Centreville Road Prop Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Centreville Road Prop real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered today. Find out how you can Sell Your Home for... 12/05/2019

Chantilly Green Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Chantilly Green neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Chantilly Green Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 4 properties have sold in Chantilly Green ranging from a 4-bed, 4-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $750,000 to a 4-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $765,000.ATTENTION Chantilly Green Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Chantilly Green real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered today. Find out how y... 12/05/2019

Estates At Leeton Manor Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Estates At Leeton Manor neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Estates At Leeton Manor Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 3 properties have sold in Estates At Leeton Manor ranging from a 4-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $675,000 to a 5-bed, 3-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $791,000.ATTENTION Estates At Leeton Manor Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Estates At Leeton Manor real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get a... 12/05/2019

Maple Hill Estates Homes For Sale | Chantilly, VA - November 2019This is a snapshot of recent sales in the Maple Hill Estates neighborhood of Chantilly, VA. Real estate market data and analysis is provided by Peggy Yee, Realtor. Click here to sign up for my free monthly real estate market update.Highest and Lowest Sold Maple Hill Estates Home ValuesIn the past 6 months, 3 properties have sold in Maple Hill Estates ranging from a 4-bed, 4-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $937,000 to a 5-bed, 4-bath, and 1-half bath Detached for $1,008,700.ATTENTION Maple Hill Estates Home Owners - Sell Your Home The Easy Way!Get the inside secrets from the best Maple Hill Estates real estate agent Peggy Yee on the exact strategies she uses to sell homes for top dollar. Get all your questions answered t... 12/05/2019