Fairfax Homes for Sale by David Burrows

Many first time homebuyers have contacted me through the years and asked this important question: "What kinds of things should I know and even be doing before going on the journey of shopping for a house?" Notice, the question is about what happens before beginning the actual shopping process. Here are some thoughts and questions to ...

While managing a Real Estate office in another state, I led Sales Meetings every Tuesday morning at 9am sharp! We (50+ Agents and I) had breakfast, chatted a while and then talked about the nuts and bolts of Real Estate and working successfully with our clients. One subject often surfaced as being a bit more popular than others. The topic: "I ...

While driving back from showing some properties last Saturday afternoon, I found myself pondering this question. When does the negotiating process in a Real Estate transaction really begin?  Most sellers will respond, "At the moment an offer has been presented to me!" Personally, I believe it begins before that and in fact, it ...

I saw this wonderful article a while back that would definitely be worth your time to read if you are currently in the process or are going to be in the process of selling your house. This interesting writing will act as a guide, in reference to specific things you can do to expedite the sale of your home. Elizabeth Weintraub is a gifted ...

While managing a Real Estate office in Michigan I had a handful of people phone or contact me in reference to one issue in particular after moving into their house. The issue usually evolved from what has been a clear and obvious misunderstanding; sometimes from not even knowing a particular rule existed in the Association (HOA) where they now ...

Home Buyers Beware: Failing to read the fine print is truly NOT better! In fact, failing to read anything you are signing whether it is for a car, 2nd Mortgage or the First Mortgage, can lead you to financial ruin. Just ask the thousands and thousands and thousands (or should we say millions) of people who have or are losing their home thru ...

I have some friends who live in another state that recently purchased a house. During the home inspection process a fairly large water leak was discovered over the garage. In all probability the leak was the result of a frozen pipe that had burst! Drywall was damaged and the water had been turned off by the owner. My friends asked the seller to ...

One question that I often hear as a Real Estate Agent is, "What should I do to prepare for buying a house?" In response I say things like, "You can begin by going to my website, www.burrowsproperties.com where you will find all kinds of information such as articles, blogs, the ability to do a home search; even find information about ...

The stories I have heard from home sellers in reference to costly mistakes they've made throughout the selling process have been truly amazing. I've had some tell me their errors in judgment have cost them time and most important, money coupled with huge disappointment.  Below is a list, certainly not complete because other ...

While I am not a Mortgage Loan Officer and for sure do not work for a Mortgage Company, at the same time I know a potentially good deal when I see one. As a Realtor and a Veteran, I know that for years Veterans were told a VA Loan was not the best deal out there and as a result many of our Military and Veterans used other means to finance their ...