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Seller Tips, Buyer Tips Sam Bard 10/9/26 Seller Tips, Buyer Tips Sam Bard 10/9/26

Property Tax Proration in Northern Virginia: Who Pays at Settlement?

Property tax proration in Northern Virginia: sellers pay taxes through settlement, buyers after. See Fairfax, Loudoun & PWC due dates and a worked example.

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Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/29/26 Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/29/26

Mortgage Rates Top 7.4%: What Northern Virginia Buyers & Sellers Should Do Now

Mortgage rates just spiked past 7.4%. Here's what it costs Northern Virginia buyers per month, whether to lock or wait, and how sellers should adjust now.

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Buyer Tips Sam Bard 9/29/26 Buyer Tips Sam Bard 9/29/26

Sewer Scope Inspection in Northern Virginia: Is It Worth It Before You Buy?

A sewer scope inspection in Northern Virginia costs about $125–$350 and can save you $3,000–$10,000+. Learn who pays for repairs and exactly when to order one.

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Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/16/26 Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/16/26

Discriminatory Covenants in Your Deed: What Virginia's New 2026 Law Requires

Found a discriminatory covenant in your Northern Virginia deed? Virginia's new HB 39 requires disclosure at settlement — here's how to remove it for good.

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Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/11/26 Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/11/26

Virginia's New ADU Law: What Fairfax, Arlington & Loudoun Homeowners Need to Know

Virginia's SB 531 makes ADUs legal by right in 2027, but Fairfax, Arlington & Alexandria keep their own rules today. Here's what NoVA owners should know.

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Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/8/26 Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 9/8/26

Non-Warrantable Condos in Northern Virginia: What the 2026 Financing Rule Change Means for Buyers

Fannie Mae's 2026 Full Review rule can make Northern Virginia condos non-warrantable. Here's what that means for financing in Reston, Fairfax & Arlington.

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Buyer Tips Sam Bard 8/14/26 Buyer Tips Sam Bard 8/14/26

Should You Waive the Appraisal Contingency in Northern Virginia?

In Northern Virginia's bidding wars, waiving the appraisal contingency can win the house — but it risks your earnest money. Here's how NoVA buyers decide.

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Seller Tips Sam Bard 7/30/26 Seller Tips Sam Bard 7/30/26

Selling a House With Tenants in Northern Virginia: What Landlords Must Know

Selling a tenant-occupied home in Northern Virginia? Here's how Virginia law, notice rules, and buyout costs affect your price, timeline, and options.

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Buyer Tips Sam Bard 7/24/26 Buyer Tips Sam Bard 7/24/26

Flood Zone Disclosure in Northern Virginia: What the Law Requires & What It Doesn't

Virginia's disclosure law puts flood zone research on buyers, not sellers. Here's what Northern Virginia buyers and sellers must know before closing.

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Buyer Tips Sam Bard 7/23/26 Buyer Tips Sam Bard 7/23/26

Military Installation Disclosure: What's New for Northern Virginia Home Sales

Virginia's new SB 577 law adds military installation proximity to buyer beware disclosures starting July 1, 2026. Here's what NoVA buyers and sellers must know.

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Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 7/17/26 Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 7/17/26

Delayed Closing in Northern Virginia: What Happens & Who Pays

Closing delayed in Northern Virginia? Here's what Virginia law says about per diem fees, earnest money deposits, and rate locks — and what to do right now.

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Buyer Tips Sam Bard 7/15/26 Buyer Tips Sam Bard 7/15/26

Homeowners Insurance in Northern Virginia: 2026 Rate Increases & What They Mean

Homeowners insurance in Northern Virginia jumped 15–25% in 2026. Here's how rising premiums, roof age, and CLUE reports affect NoVA buyers and sellers.

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Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 7/2/26 Buyer Tips, Seller Tips Sam Bard 7/2/26

Power of Attorney in Northern Virginia: How Deployed and PCSing Buyers & Sellers Close Without Being There

Deploying or PCSing before closing? A Virginia power of attorney lets your spouse sign for you on your Northern Virginia home closing. Here's how it works.

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Buyer Tips Sam Bard 6/17/26 Buyer Tips Sam Bard 6/17/26

Condo Resale Certificate in Virginia: What Buyers Have 3 Days to Decide & What's in the Package

Virginia condo buyers get 3 calendar days to void after receiving the Resale Certificate. Here's what's in the package and what to look for.

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