FHA Mortgage Insurance On the Rise Again!
This week, FHA announced that there will be an increase in MIP (mortgage insurance premiums). For case numbers obtained on or after April 1st, 2013, the monthly mortgage insurance will incre...
Nothing Says Spring Like a Visit to the Farmer’s Market!
It was a sure sign of Spring this weekend when we drove down Jamestown Road around the College of William and Mary and saw all of the white tents and crowds on Merchant’s Square!
Can VA Buyers Really Buy a Home for Just One Dollar?
Yes, you CAN buy a home for a dollar! Thanks to the Liz Moore & Associates $1 VA Move In program, qualified VA buyers in Hampton Roads, Virginia can make their homeownership dreams come ...
The Liz Moore 10 Step Pricing Methodology
In the last 12 months, nearly as many listings expired in the market as sold. For sellers who are serious about getting their homes sold, that presents a huge dilemma. Clearly, traditional m...
The Difference Between a Home Appraisal and a Home Assessment
Many consumers confuse a “home appraisal” with a “tax assessment.” Actually, there are a number of different kinds of value, and they are all quite different. Yet, it is important to underst...
FREE Staging Consultation Added to Menu of Seller Services!
Here we go – reinventing real estate…again! Liz Moore & Associates is delighted to announce a new partnership with Trez Robinson of Staged 2 Sell, the region’s premier professional stagi...
Should I Buy or Sell First?
Generally speaking, it makes sense to put your present home on the market first, then buy. That’s because it can be very frustrating to find your dream home, just to lose it because you can’...
The Pricing Puzzle - Pricing Your Home Right
When Different Agents Recommend Different Prices Never select your Realtor based on the list price they recommend. Although it may seem that a Realtor who suggests a higher list price will r...
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek
As far as Active Adult Communities in Williamsburg, the Settlement at Powhatan Creek is one of the most popular. The natural, relaxed setting has dedicated 70% of its 225 acres to green spac...
What is “Procuring Cause?”
One of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in real estate is “procuring cause.” Because agents are generally compensated solely on commission, the “procuring cause of the sale” means th...
Relocating to Fort Eustis or Langley AFB, Virginia?
PCSing to a new base can be overwhelming. That’s why we have a specialized Military Team to serve you; the Liz Moore Military Team is a team of experts who have years of experience helping m...
How Much Should I Offer?
That’s a question every buyer is asking right now. And the answer is, quite simply, it depends. At the heart of the issue is what the house is worth to you, and what the seller is willing to...
Every Home Has a Story…
At Liz Moore & Associates, it’s our job to tell that story! There is a big difference between a house and a home, and understanding that difference – and, more importantly, being able to...