When it comes to your home, what do hanging a picture and building a two-story addition have in common? They both require a plan, and that plan needs to be executed. Believe it or not, determining the weight of the picture, deciding on the (right)...
In a Seller’s Market, the process of buying a home is a sprint with dizzying turn-around times at every phase of the buying process. In Northern Virginia, the low inventory of real estate, particularly single-family homes, means that buying is highly competitive, and buyers have...
Your roof is one of the largest single parts of your house, and it is the most exposed to the elements. Like everything, roofs age, and have a functional lifespan that depends on the materials. No matter the materials, your house is likely to outlast...
May is National Deck Safety Month, and a recent collapse in Malibu, California, highlights the importance of making sure your outdoor space is well maintained and ready for use. Did you know that, locally, significant repair or replacement of a deck is subject to code...
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has designated April as National Home Inspection Month. The April 2021 Real Estate Market is competitive with buyers often having to waive contingences. It is a good time to remember that a home inspection or a walk &...
While we always prefer a full home inspection, the incredibly hot seller’s market in Northern Virginia is prompting buyers to make offers that waive contingencies. This doesn’t mean that buyers need to go into one of the largest purchases of their lifetime blind. Instead, buyers...
Different seasons bring different wear and tear on a home. Winter can be the harshest of all, with cold weather being tough on the exterior of the home. When Biller & Associates conducts a home inspection of a Northern Virginia home, we have an eye...
As we draw to the end of a difficult year, Biller & Associates would like to offer some words of gratitude to its community. We have seen the pandemic present an enormous challenge to everyone, and it has brought out the best in so many...
In a fast-paced real estate market, the time from listings to sale can seem to go by in a flash. For agents on the buyer and seller side, the pace might make it harder to really assess the condition of the home until a potential...
The real estate market in Northern Virginia has been busy lately, and available units to meet buyer interest are in short supply. This is referred to as a “Seller’s Market.” Since multiple buyers likely will be making offers on the same home, the Seller has...
