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January 1, 2021

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This winter there’s a good chance you will be spending a lot of time at home. So why not turn your

home into a haven? We’ve compiled a few simple tips to help you beat the winter blues!

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Melody Visser - Sell Buy NOVA Homes

3 hours ago

🧹 Hold onto your broomsticks, your OCTOBER Homeowner Checklist is HERE!This month's checklist is designed to keep your home from getting spooky and covered in cobwebs! 🕸️Don't miss the Fall infused fun things to check off too, like visiting a local pumpkin patch, giving your porch a Fall makeover, and refreshing a room for the season!🧦 CLEAN YOUR DRYER VENTS 🖌️ SEAL YOUR OUTDOOR SURFACES🌱 FEED AND SEED YOUR LAWN💦 POWER WASH OUTDOOR FURNITURE🧰 CAULK CRACKS AND GAPS ON EXTERIOR🛠️ REPLACE WORN WEATHER STRIPPING + THRESHOLDS🍎 VISIT A PUMPKIN PATCH OR APPLE ORCHARD 🎃 GIVE YOUR FRONT PORCH A FALL MAKEOVER💨 CHECK CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS🍁 GIVE ONE ROOM A FALL REFRESH🎁START PLANNING AND SAVING FOR HOLIDAY GIFTSWhat is your favorite thing to do in Fall? Tell me in the comments and maybe I can add it to next year's checklist!Don't forget! You can ask me for the entire 12 Month Homeowner Checklist Calendar to print and reference all year long!#homemaintenance #fallcleaning #homeownerchecklist #BuyingAHome #ashburnrealtor #ashburnva #AshburnVillage #loudouncounty #loudouncountyva #ashburnmoms #loudouncountymoms #loudoouncountyrealtor #HomeownerTips #homeownership #homeownergoals ... See MoreSee Less

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Melody Visser - Sell Buy NOVA Homes

2 days ago

I know it's Halloween time but, sorry, I don't have any kind of magic to help me tell the future!I may not be able to look ahead but I can look back at history & use that to help me predict what will likely happen with these rising interest rates.Side note: Sometimes navigating these articles about interests rates can give me flashbacks (hives) of my college econ class, but I'm gonna try to explain this as simply as possible.Inflation is high (I mean, have you been to the grocery store!?) And when inflation is high, interest rates are also high. The Federal Reserve has a goal to bring inflation back down. They want it to be around just a 2% increase each year instead of the upwards of 8.9% we've been seeing the last several months.Historically the direction of inflation leads the way & interest rates have followed suit. So when inflation is high, interest rates are high. But when inflation goes down, interest rates have gone down, too.If the Feds can bring inflation back down to 2%, it could lead to lower interest rates, making it much more affordable for you to buy a home.This is SUCH GOOD NEWS, right? Mostly! It's nice to know we are headed in the right direction and there's a good chance of lower interest rates again (although let's not forget that a 7% interest rate is not bad considering 20% interest rates have been a thing before).However, with lower rates comes...more buyers! Which means more housing competition. This doesn't scare me as I help buyers compete over other offers all the time, but this is why I'll tell you the same thing I tell my clients: if you CAN afford your payment at a higher rate, now is the time to buy. Get locked in to a house you love and simply refinance when rates drop again so you don't have to compete with as many offers as you will if you wait.Whew, that was a lot, wasn't it? The good thing is, you don't have to totally understand all of that. You just need an agent in your corner who does! If you have more questions, DM Me!#inflation #interestrates #buyingahome #hombuyer #ashburnrealtor #ashburnva #ashburnvillage #loudouncounty #loudouncountyva #ashburnmoms #loudouncountymoms #loudoouncountyrealtor ... See MoreSee Less

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Melody Visser - Sell Buy NOVA Homes is at Ashburn Virgina.

5 days ago

Photos In Winter? No Thank you!Last year we listed this home in January. You might be wondering why the yard looks so bright and green and not brown and sad? That's because we took the exterior photos in October!It's OK if your timeline puts you listing your home in the winter, you can still get your exterior photos done now. This way your home will show up on line with green grass and full trees!DM to get started!#LoudounCountyRealEstate #loudouncountyva #loudouncountyrealtor #AshburnVillage #ashburnvillagerealtor #ashburnrealtor #ashburnrealestate #sellbuynovahomes #ashburnvillageneighbors #ashburnliving #ashburnva #homebuyers #homebuyertips #BuyingAHome #ashburnva #leesburgva #sellingahome #sellertips ... See MoreSee Less

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Melody Visser - Sell Buy NOVA Homes

6 days ago

Read the caption IF YOU DARE 😱 because these seller mistakes are haunting potential buyers (and you probably haven't even noticed!)1. Red/Maroon/Orange Paint Colors - Did you know the color of your walls can impact your mood? Bold, warm colors in the red family can actually make potential buyers feel more irritable and less at ease. Neutral paint will never scare off buyers, so even if you've LOVED your crimson walls all these years, it's best to paint before listing!2. When Sellers "Ghost" Staging - From a report by National Association of Realtors: 82% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home. Skipping staging is a costly mistake! This doesn't mean you have to hire a designer and buy all new furniture...but take the advice of your agent and remember: this isn't personal! Agents just know what most buyers are looking for and they want you to make the most money on your home sale.3. Neglected Home Maintenance - While this time of year everyone loves visiting an abandoned house, no one wants their next home to look neglected! Don't leave the repairs for the buyers. Take care of them before you put your house on the market to avoid buyers subtracting those repairs from their offer price (and at a greater price than what it would cost you to just get it done)!Have you ever walked through a listing and found something that scared you away from putting in an offer? Share below!#ashburnva #ashburnvillage #loudouncounty #loudouncountyva #loudoun #loudounva #loudounlocal #leesburgva #leesburg #leesburgva #ashburnvirginia #homeownertips #sellbuynovahomes #leesburgvirginia #loudounmoms #ashburnrealtor #sellers #sellertips ... See MoreSee Less

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Melody Visser - Sell Buy NOVA Homes is at Potomac Green.

1 week ago

LISTED TODAY! Welcome to Potomac Green, an amenity-rich Del Webb 55+ community. This expansive home is the Wilson Model with a Loft, featuring a main-level office, guest room, primary suite, and two full bathrooms. Upstairs, you’ll discover a spacious loft area ideal for reading, crafting, and more, along with an additional bedroom and full bathroom. Ample storage options include attic storage and generous closet space. The kitchen has been tastefully renovated with modern white cabinets, a beautiful glass backsplash, quartz countertops, a brand-new fridge, and microwave. A frosted glass door pantry and large closet in the laundry room offer plenty of storage. The first floor boasts brand-new LVP flooring, while new carpet has been installed upstairs and in the primary bedroom. Enjoy meals in the dining room by the brand-new electric stone fireplace or unwind in the vaulted ceiling family room. The primary bedroom suite features a large walk-in designer closet, a separate tub, shower, linen closet, towel warmer, and updated cabinets. Step outside to savor your spacious backyard while sipping morning coffee on the stone patio.Features Include:👉🏻New Water Heater - 2023👉🏻New HVAC System- 2023👉🏻New Roof- 2020/2021👉🏻Renovated Kitchen – 2022👉🏻Whole-house vacuum system,👉🏻Irrigation system👉🏻Instant hot water dispenser👉🏻New Electric Stone Fireplace - 2023👉🏻New LVP Flooring👉🏻Plus just minutes from One Loudoun, Community Park, Dulles Airport, and more! ... See MoreSee Less

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