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Real Estate Redfin Estimate vs Zillow Zestimate, why online home values can miss the mark

Redfin Estimate vs Zillow Zestimate, why online home values can miss the mark

Andy Kim • November 23, 2025

If you have ever pulled up your home on Zillow and Redfin and thought, “Wait, that cannot be right,” you are not alone. I get calls about ...

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Real Estate How to remove PMI when your home value has gone up

How to remove PMI when your home value has gone up

Andy Kim • November 21, 2025

I received a phone call from my past client who purchased her first house back in year 2021. He asked me if she can remove her PMI on her loan. She so...

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Real Estate [Realtors ONLY] When a Buyer Gets Cold Feet: The Real Estate Agent’s Role as a Trusted Guide

[Realtors ONLY] When a Buyer Gets Cold Feet: The Real Estate Agent’s Role as a Trusted Guide

Andy Kim • November 19, 2025

Every real estate agent has faced that moment when a buyer, even after securing a great deal, starts second-guessing their decision. It’s a nat...

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Real Estate How Long Does It Really Take to Sell a House Right Now? Fairfax County, VA

How Long Does It Really Take to Sell a House Right Now? Fairfax County, VA

Andy Kim • November 14, 2025

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Fairfax County real estate market, you’ve probably noticed that homes are still selling—but ...

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Real Estate Fairfax County Property Tax Relief for Seniors Moving to Northern Virginia

Fairfax County Property Tax Relief for Seniors Moving to Northern Virginia

Andy Kim • November 13, 2025

I received a call from a prospective buyer in New Jersey who is thinking about retiring in Fairfax County, Virginia. As he began researching homes in ...

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Real Estate Did the October 2025 FOMC Meeting Impact Mortgage Rates?

Did the October 2025 FOMC Meeting Impact Mortgage Rates?

Andy Kim • October 30, 2025

Mortgage rates in the Washington DC metro area have been a key topic for homebuyers and sellers this fall. With economic uncertainty, elevated inflati...

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Real Estate Fairfax County Real Estate Market Update - September 2025 Homes Priced $500,000–$1,000,000

Fairfax County Real Estate Market Update - September 2025 Homes Priced $500,000–$1,000,000

Andy Kim • October 28, 2025

When I sit down with buyers and sellers in Fairfax County, I always start with one number: supply. Supply tells you who has the leverage in a negotiat...

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Real Estate The Truth About What Realtors Really Do: Hidden Challenges Behind Every Home Sale in Northern Virginia

The Truth About What Realtors Really Do: Hidden Challenges Behind Every Home Sale in Northern Virginia

Andy Kim • October 25, 2025

When most people think of a realtor, they picture someone unlocking doors, smiling through showings, and filling out a few forms. But in reality, the ...

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Real Estate The Smartest Home Upgrades That Add Value Before Selling

The Smartest Home Upgrades That Add Value Before Selling

Andy Kim • October 3, 2025

When preparing to sell a home, one of the first questions many homeowners ask is: “Which improvements will actually increase my home’s v...

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