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Top Interior Design Trends in 2022
Who remembers rose quartz accents and open-concept everything? With each new year, interior design trends change with the needs and (life)styles of homeowners. From the return of wallpaper to focal point walls, 2022 has some unique anticipated design trends you may want to consider incorporating into your home’s interior style. Below are some of the top interior design and decorating trends projected for this year.


5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Renovate
Considering a home renovation? It can be thrilling to upgrade your house with updated appliances, new fixtures, or perhaps even a new floor plan. In any case, renovations require budgeting, coordinating designers and contractors, and often a good chunk of planning. It's a big investment. And with 2022's supply chain issues, it could be unusually challenging. Here are the 5 key questions to ask yourself before launching a renovation project.


Our Forecast for the Virginia Housing Market in 2022
As we open 2022, housing experts, buyers, and sellers wonder where the real estate market will head this year. Let’s explore some predictions for our housing market here in Virginia:


Renovating Your Home in 2022: 5 Things to Know
As we kick off the new year, you may be hoping to boost your home's value before you put it on the market—or maybe you’re just ready for an upgrade! In 2022, a few key industry trends will shape the way we renovate our homes. Keep reading to learn how you can prepare for your home renovation projects this year.


End of 2021 Virginia Housing Market Recap
The past year has seen some unique trends in the Virginia housing market, with the first three quarters seeing steady growth and the last few months seeing a slow-down, or a return to “normal.” But that normal is still higher than where we were before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Let’s take a look at some of the key trends that have emerged in the Virginia real estate market over 2021.


Renting vs. Buying a Home: The Pros and Cons
In this competitive market, many prospective homebuyers are considering alternatives to buying—like renting. Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether to buy or rent your home.


How You Can Grow Your Real Estate Business in 2022
As we approach the new year, it’s the perfect time to think about ways you can grow your real estate business. Although it’s true that the market is always fluctuating, there are key tools you can use to bring in more clients and reach new levels of success. Here are our top three ways you can grow your real estate business in 2022.


How to Keep Up Your Curb Appeal This Winter
Missing your vibrant summer flowers and bright green lawn? When the colder winter months hit, many of us decorate our home interiors to look like a winter wonderland. Here are some ways you can spruce up your home’s curb appeal so it will look just as lively and inviting in the winter, too!


Virginia Housing Market Recap for Fall 2021
With winter fast-approaching, it’s time to see where the Virginia housing market stands at the tail end of what has been a memorable year!


How to Prep Your Home for Spring Selling
With market conditions stabilizing in Virginia, it’s predicted that selling patterns will remain relatively stable through the winter. As the weather gets colder and we celebrate the holidays with loved ones, there are still things you can do during this season to prepare for spring selling. After all, you don’t want to get stuck worrying about the prep all at once! Here are some ways to get ready to sell your home in the spring during the winter months.


A Look into Different Home Foundations
When it comes to your home, foundation issues can be some of the most problematic and expensive to repair. ...


5 Ways You Can Boost Your Home Value This Winter
If you’re preparing to sell your home in the spring, renovation projects can help you boost your home’s value this winter! Although certain projects like landscaping are best done in the warmer months, the holiday season is still a great time to check some of those home improvement projects off your to-do list. Keep reading to learn some home renovation project ideas to help boost your home value this winter.