Vicky Robertson Northern Virginia Homes

06/09/2019

Time to get out of the office and enjoy the summer season! Here are the best places to take a walk in the woods in NOVA:

https://www.northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-features/2019/06/06/experience-the-best-of-nature-on-these-5-northern-virginia-hikes/

06/09/2019

Every summer the National Wildlife Federation honors outdoor exploration with its Great American Campout event. This year it falls on June 22nd, and some campgrounds in the region are getting in on the festivities! Here’s where you can help celebrate the great outdoors this month:

https://www.northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-features/2019/06/07/4-campsites-in-nova-celebrating-this-summers-great-american-campout/

06/09/2019

Interest Rate for 30-Year Mortgage Back in 3% Territory

When 81% of buyers indicate they’d be more likely to buy a home if smart-home products were already installed it might be time to consider adding some into your home! Smart home tech is helping kitchens become safer and more convenient, here are the best tools and appliances that can help take your cooking space to the next level.

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/05/31/interest-rate-for-30-year-mortgage-back-in-3-territory

For the first time since January 2018, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 4% this week.

06/03/2019

Mortgage rates fell below 4% this week to the lowest level since January 2018, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

“While economic data points to continued strength, financial sentiment is weakening with the spread between the 10-year and the 3-month Treasury bill narrowing as fears of the impact of the trade war with China grow,” Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater said. “Lower rates should, however, give a boost to the housing market, which has been on the upswing with both existing and new home sales picking up recently.”

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49179-freddie-mac-declining-mortgage-rates-are-a-glimmer-of-hope-in-a-rebounding-market

05/30/2019

An FHA loan can allow you to qualify for a mortgage with more lenient credit requirements and as little as 3.5% down, with a cap on closing costs. If you’re thinking about buying a home with an FHA mortgage here’s how you can find the best lender for the job…

https://www.bankrate.com/mortgage/find-best-fha-lender/

05/30/2019

How to Organize Your Home in 30 Days | Decluttering Tips

It’s a great idea to do a deep-clean and reorganization of your home about every time the seasons change. Check out this method that promises to help you organize your whole home in a month — while doing less than one hour a day of cleaning!

https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/storage-ideas-hacks/how-to-organize-your-home/

05/27/2019

I hope that your Memorial Day is one of relaxation and reflection on those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. Thank you troops! 🇺🇸

05/22/2019

A snapshot of the housing market, based on last month’s data!

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WASHINGTON (May 21, 2019) – Existing-home sales saw a minor decline in April, continuing March’s drop in sales, according to the National Association of Realtors. Two of the four major U.S. regions saw a slight dip in sales, while the West saw growth and the Midwest essentially bore no changes last month.
Total existing-home sales, completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 0.4% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.19 million in April. Total sales are down 4.4% from a year ago (5.43 million in April 2018). #NAREHS #NARResearch

05/20/2019

An FHA loan can allow you to qualify for a mortgage with more lenient credit requirements and as little as 3.5% down, with a cap on closing costs. If you’re thinking about buying a home with an FHA mortgage here’s how you can find the best lender for the job…

https://www.bankrate.com/mortgage/find-best-fha-lender/

05/16/2019

High-Efficiency Washer and Dryer: How Much Will You Save?

How much could you save by buying a high-efficiency washer and dryer?

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/high-efficiency-washer-dryer-how-much-savings/?fbclid=IwAR1WpgE_W0HwTEwQBzBzppO6-nCsRI0tWTCbw2B36XRJrnYiKEkyLBQ9prw

Having a high-efficiency washer and dryer is lauded as a way to save money, but here's exactly how much cash they'll save you, and how.

05/16/2019

6 Things Professional Burglars Don’t Want You to Know

Did you know that a burglary occurs every 20 seconds in the U.S.? Here’s some tips to help you keep your home and family protected, even without installing a top-notch security system:

http://blog.rismedia.com/2017/6-things-professional-burglars-dont-want-you-to-know/?fbclid=IwAR3ks96Uz8lAD85dAui4KxzRJRGKuvTDEI0hpQszRbJuqlX4JirH2sB2RJ8

Even though a burglary occurs every 20 seconds in the U.S., you can still protect yourself without installing top-dollar security features.

05/12/2019

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐💕

05/10/2019

There’s so much to do this month in the area, here’s just a few highlights: The Who is playing at Jiffy Lube Live, Dog Day Celebration at Breaux Vineyards, the Manassas Viking Festival, the Heritage India Festival, the annual Herndon Festival….and more!

https://www.northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-features/2019/04/26/50-things-to-do-in-may/

05/08/2019

12 Mother’s Day brunches happening in Northern Virginia

Better make your reservations for Mother’s Day brunch now! Here are some of the best spots with brunch specials for mom in NOVA…

https://www.northernvirginiamag.com/family/family-features/2019/04/26/12-mothers-day-brunches-happening-in-northern-virginia/

Treat your mom to a delicious meal to show your appreciation for her on Mother’s Day (May 12).

05/08/2019

Another one sold — just call me The Fortnightly Expert!

05/06/2019

What’s the Average Cost of Common Home Repairs?

Wondering how much that home repair will cost you? Here’s a list of some of the most common home repairs and what they'll set you back, on average:

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/04/08/what-s-the-average-cost-of-common-home-repairs

Homeowners believe their improvements pay off. Find out which projects are costing them the most to do.

05/04/2019

If you’re a home buyer my expert services are FREE to you, so why wouldn’t you give me a call?! 😄 Let’s find that perfect 🏡 together.

04/30/2019

House Flipping Is Trending Again

House flipping is trending again! If you think it sounds like a fun way to get involved in real estate investing here's what to know about the process, before we jump right into looking at investment properties (and give me a call when you're ready to start that process!)...

https://pos.li/2bulj5

More consumers are flipping homes again, but investors are acting differently than they did during the housing boom.

04/30/2019

How to Prep a Yard for Spring Buying: 5 Tips

Curb appeal makes a world of difference! Here are 5 ways to prepare your yard for the spring home-buying season:

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As the spring selling season kicks into high gear, real estate and staging professionals can help their clients enhance their listings by creating an outdoor...

04/24/2019

Think that buying a home will over-stretch your budget? It might not! There are a lot of different factors to consider but as you can see mortgages are not taking up as great a percentage of monthly income as they used to — and rent has just kept increasing! Call me today and we can discuss your options and if buying would be a good move for you right now!

04/22/2019

Happy Earth Day! In honor of our planet take a tour of these 7 smart, energy-efficient homes that help homeowners increase their energy efficiency, sustainability, and health.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/tour-7-energy-efficient-homes-in-honor-of-earth-day-stsetivw-vs~120045759

04/18/2019

So get yourself a Realtor who appreciates how important YOUR everything is!

04/16/2019

Don't just take someone's word for it — when you're going to hire a Realtor check out our online reviews first!

See my reviews here: http://vrobertsonhomes.com/testimonials

04/16/2019

10 Features That Can Help a Home Sell Faster

The top 10 most desirable features that will help your home sell faster and for a greater profit! Which would you pay more to have in your next home?

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/03/19/10-features-that-can-help-a-home-sell-faster

“Any time a buyer can walk into a house and see it already has the features they want, that’s a huge bonus for the seller,” says designer Anna Maria Mannarino.

04/11/2019

Fraud alert! Be careful out there — there's another fake bank trying to scam people. Click the first link to read more about this First National Bank fraud and click the second for helpful tips on how to protect your finances during the home buying process!

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/04/05/feds-warn-of-fake-bank

https://www.firsttechfed.com/Articles/Mortgage/protecting-your-finances

04/09/2019

Under contract, with multiple offers put down!

04/07/2019

It’s getting easier for the growing self-employed population to become approved for a mortgage…slowly but surely! However, if you are self-employed get ready for a lot of additional paperwork! Here’s what to expect:

https://wtop.com/business-finance/2019/03/applying-for-a-mortgage-shop-the-rate-and-prepare-for-paperwork-if-youre-self-employed/

04/05/2019

Sellers — do you know who the target market for your home is? Because you should be staging it differently depending on who you're trying to attract! Here's some tips…

https://goo.gl/fNgnn1

04/03/2019

Full review below, from my 1017 Tyler St. listing. Thank you so much Laura! I'm so glad I could help you out and make the process of selling from out of state go as smoothly as possible!
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"My referral came from a friend who had used Vicki Robertson a number of times buying and selling houses in Herndon and was very happy each time and I'm sure that reflected Vicki's knowledge of the local housing market, and how hard she works to maximize every item involved in the selling of a house from getting it ready for market to contract negotiations, etc. I was in Ohio and after meeting Vicki thought "my house will be in good hands." And it was, as Vicki Robertson took care of all the details for me keeping me informed so I could make decisions. She is amazing."

04/02/2019

I’m not sure I could be more delighted by a recommendation.

See more: https://www.realsatisfied.com/Vicky-Robertson

04/02/2019

Existing-home sales surged last month, posting their largest month-over-month gain since December 2015!

“A powerful combination of lower mortgage rates, more inventory, rising income, and higher consumer confidence is driving the sales rebound,” says Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist.

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/03/22/happy-spring-home-sales-post-strong-rebound

04/02/2019

There are more single people (and single women in particular!) buying homes now than ever before! Here are some home buying tips that they in particular should keep in mind:

https://pos.li/2bgjjt

03/28/2019

The features that are at the top of home buyers' lists…and other features that are not so much. How do you feel about the list, do you agree with the majority of home buyers?

03/27/2019

Thank you Mary, you were wonderful to work with as well! 😄

03/25/2019

Explaining the Difference between FHA, Conventional & VA loans

Are you sure that you know all the facts when it comes to different types of mortgages? Here's what you should know about FHA, Conventional & VA loans...

https://pos.li/2bgji7

There are many different mortgage products out there to help you buy your dream home. We'll help cut through the clutter and explain the difference between V...

03/23/2019

815 Branch Dr. #405 Herndon VA - OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW Sunday, March 24 from 2-4pm!
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2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,255 sq. ft., asking $349,900
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Sunny open floor plan condo with huge silestone breakfast bar and upscale kitchen. Large master suite with master bath having separate shower and tub. Fortnightly is located in downtown historic Herndon. It is a short walk to all the restaurants and stores in a growing downtown. The W&OD walking/bicycling path is next door. The Herndon Community center offers an indoor swimming pool and covered tennis courts during the winter as well as well as many classes.

03/22/2019

Home Staging Tips for Real Estate Photography

Home staging is so critical in order to help potential buyers see your home as a place full of life and possibilities. 4 out of 5 buyer's agents say that home staging helps them imagine themselves living in the home! Here are some staging tips that will help your home's photographer show it off in it's best light as well:

https://pos.li/2bgjl0

 photo by hikesterson via iStock It’s human nature to make snap...

03/20/2019

The National Association of Realtors has some neat tools on their website, like this home equity gains calculator. Take a look at how equity in our region compares to the US average!
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Wealth Gains from Homeownership across Metro Areas in 2018: Use this data visualization to explore the typical increase in housing wealth across metro areas as of 2018 if you purchased a home 5, 10, 15, 30 years ago. Read the full article on #TheEconomistsOutlookBlog #NARResearch

03/18/2019

This week mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in over a year! While unfortunately brought on by last week's disappointing employment report this is great news for spring homebuyers — make your moves quickly before rates rise again!

https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/17/mortgage-rates-lower/

03/16/2019

4 Things NOT to Do When Putting Your Home on the Market

4 big things that you definitely should NOT do when you list your home on the market:

http://goo.gl/7LQTfb

So you've put your home on the market. Congratulations! As you start checking things off your to-do list, it's also important to pay mind of what NOT to do.

03/14/2019

Here's what homeowners must remember at tax time this year

Here's some things that homeowners need to remember this year as we start heading into tax season, some rules have changed!…

https://goo.gl/qyWkwD

If you own a home, a lot of things are different this year due to new tax rules.

03/14/2019

What a shame! This is why it's so important to keep up with maintenance, and we're heading into spring which is the perfect time to get that done. Start making your plans for spring cleaning/maintenance jobs now!

03/11/2019

Millennials Prove Their Buying Force Has Arrived

Young adults are now taking on more mortgages than any other generation. Millennials represent 42 percent of all new-home loans, higher than both the baby boomers and Generation X! Young buyers can sometimes need a bit of extra help making their way through the mortgage and home shopping process — luckily I’m a good guide! If you know of any first-time homebuyers who need a good Realtor, send them my way!

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2019/02/21/millennials-prove-their-buying-force-has-arrived

Young adults are now taking on more mortgages than any other generation and are upping their purchase power in some surprising locations.

03/09/2019

Don't forget about my OPEN HOUSE tomorrow from 12-3pm!

815 Branch Dr., Unit #405, Herndon VA 20170
I'll be raffling off a $25 gift card for those who stop by!

Top floor unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. $349,900. Walk to downtown Herndon! Lots of parking space, plus one space underground! For more info call me at 703-867-0271.

03/07/2019

1039 Warwick Ct. in Sterling is under contract! Plus Scott, my client for the Reston midtown sale, had such nice things to say about working together. Thank you Scott, it was such a pleasure to work with and ‘advocate’ for you!