by PJ Burns | Aug 9, 2026 | Buyer, Home Care, Phase 4: Making an Offer
Ask five different buyers what a home warranty does and you’ll probably get five different answers. Some think it’s the same as homeowners insurance. Others think it covers everything from a cracked foundation to a broken doorbell. Neither is true, and that confusion...
by PJ Burns | Aug 2, 2026 | Buyer, Inspections, Phase 4: Making an Offer
Fall in love with a home outside Fredericksburg or Stafford and there’s a good chance it comes with a private well and septic system. City buyers often make one of two mistakes: they panic and walk away or they assume everything is fine and skip the homework. Neither...
by PJ Burns | May 24, 2026 | Buyer, Inspections, Phase 4: Making an Offer
What You Need To Know If you’re buying or selling a home built before 1978, lead-based paint is something you need to understand. Not because every older home is dangerous, but because there are real legal obligations involved and real consequences if the issue...
by PJ Burns | Apr 17, 2026 | Buyer, Inspections, Phase 4: Making an Offer
What Every Buyer or Seller Needs to Know If you are buying or selling a home with solar panels, you are dealing with more than just a feature on the roof. Solar can lower utility costs and attract buyers, but it also introduces additional layers to a real estate...
by PJ Burns | Dec 7, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Offers and Negotiation, Phase 4: Making an Offer
Seller concessions are one of the most misunderstood parts of a real estate transaction. Many buyers assume they’re a discount, a last-ditch request, or something that automatically weakens an offer. In reality, seller concessions are a negotiation lever, especially...
by PJ Burns | Nov 23, 2025 | Buyer, Inspections, Phase 4: Making an Offer
A home inspection is not required when buying a home, but in a buyer-beware state like Virginia, it is one of the most important steps in the homebuying process. For many buyers, the inspection is also the most stressful part of the transaction, largely because the...
