Low Appraisal in Northern Virginia: What Buyers Do Next
Your Northern Virginia home appraised below the contract price. Here's how the appraisal contingency works and exactly what buyers can do next.
Virginia's 3-Day Right of Rescission for Condo & HOA Buyers
Virginia gives condo and HOA buyers a 3-day right to cancel after receiving the resale certificate. Here's how the clock starts, and what to look for.
Do You Need a Land Survey When Buying a Home in Northern Virginia?
Virginia doesn't require a survey to buy a home. Here's when you need one anyway, what it costs in Fairfax and Loudoun, and who typically pays.
Earnest Money Deposit Disputes in Northern Virginia: Who Gets Paid & When
In Virginia, disputed earnest money stays in escrow until both parties agree or a court rules. Here's how NoVA buyers and sellers resolve EMD disputes.
Do You Need Your Own Agent to Buy New Construction in Northern Virginia?
Touring builder model homes in Northern Virginia? Learn why you need your own buyer's agent at the first visit, and why it costs you nothing out of pocket.
Radon Testing in Northern Virginia: What Buyers & Sellers Must Know
Radon testing is standard in Fairfax and Loudoun contracts. Here's how the contingency works, what mitigation costs, and what to do if levels test high.
Airport Noise Disclosure in Northern Virginia: What Sellers Near Dulles Must Know
Selling near Dulles? Virginia's 2025 law requires airport noise disclosure. Here's what Reston, Loudoun & Fairfax sellers and buyers must know before closing.
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.
Who Pays the Buyer's Agent Commission in Northern Virginia in 2026?
Since the 2024 NAR settlement, Virginia buyers sign a written agreement and negotiate their agent's fee directly. Here's who actually pays in NoVA.
Mold Disclosure in Northern Virginia: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know
Does a Virginia seller legally have to disclose mold before closing? Here's what Fairfax, Loudoun, Reston, and Vienna buyers and sellers must know now.
Data Centers in Northern Virginia: Do They Hurt Home Values?
Data centers near your Northern Virginia home don't lower resale value — GMU research shows the opposite. Here's what buyers and sellers should know.
Cash Offer vs. Financed Offer: What Northern Virginia Sellers Should Accept
Weighing a cash offer against a financed offer in Northern Virginia? Here's how to compare net proceeds, risk, and timeline before you accept either one.
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.
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.
New Construction or Resale in Northern Virginia: Which Should You Buy?
Comparing new construction and resale homes in Northern Virginia? See how 2026 builder incentives, HOA fees, and property taxes in Fairfax and Loudoun compare.
Do You Need a Jumbo Loan to Buy a Home in Northern Virginia?
Fairfax, Loudoun, and Arlington's 2026 conforming loan limit is $1,249,125. Here's when NoVA buyers need a jumbo loan, what it costs, and how to qualify.
Well and Septic Inspections in Northern Virginia: New Law & What It Means
Virginia's 2025 septic inspection law changed how NoVA well-and-septic sales work. Here's what Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William buyers and sellers must know.
The Seller Rent-Back in Northern Virginia: What the Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement Actually Says
If you need to stay in your home after settlement, Northern Virginia has a specific process for that — and it's not a lease. The NVAR post-settlement occupancy agreement governs the daily charge, the deposit, and what happens if you don't vacate on time. Here's what every seller and buyer needs to know before signing.
Radon Testing in Northern Virginia: What the Contingency Means for Buyers and Sellers
In Northern Virginia, radon contingencies are standard in Fairfax and Loudoun contracts. If levels exceed 4.0 pCi/L, you can negotiate remediation or walk away.
Selling an Inherited Home in Northern Virginia: Probate, Stepped-Up Basis, and What Heirs Must Know
Virginia heirs can't list an inherited home without Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. Here's the full process—probate, stepped-up basis, closing costs, and what to do first.