For most homeowners, comprehensive home insurance coverage is crucial for financial security—but massive rate increases can turn a once-affordable home into a financial burden. They can also pose a serious challenge for sellers. A home insurance policy is typically required to get a mortgage, and, in some hard-hit regions, we’re seeing sales fall through or homes sit on the market because insurance policies are unattainable or too expensive.

But don’t panic! While these broader trends may be out of your control, there’s still plenty you can do to save. Here are our top six strategies to slash insurance premiums while maintaining the protection you need.

Renovating versus moving: it's a dilemma many homeowners face when they feel the need for change in their living space. Each option comes with its own set of pros and cons, and weighing these factors is crucial in making the right decision for you and your family. Let's delve deeper into the considerations when it comes to renovating versus moving.

In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, staying abreast of the latest trends and shifts is essential for both buyers and sellers. As we continue into 2024, the landscape of the housing market reflects a dynamic interplay of factors, from fluctuating mortgage rates to evolving demographic patterns. Despite the challenges posed by low inventory and high mortgage rates in recent times, the desire to be closer to family emerges as a compelling motivator driving residential relocations.

This month, Ann Wilson Homes celebrates the remarkable milestone of 20 years in business! In the fast-paced world of real estate, where trends shift and markets evolve quickly, finding a realtor who has not just survived - but thrived - in the industry for two decades is a rarity. As we mark this exciting milestone, we are grateful for each of our clients' trust in us to help them buy or sell their home and/or to take great care of their family and friends when they send us a referral. Our wonderful clients have made our longevity in the real estate world a pleasure!

It's finally fall and the holidays are fast approaching! Looking for safe, family-friendly fall activities this October? Look no further! These outdoor pumpkin patches, fall markets and festivals around Northern Virginia are sure to make the whole family happy!

Join us for our annual Shredding For Hunger | Free Community Drive-In Shredding event on Saturday, October 14th from 10am-1pm. We will be raising donations for Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) to help combat hunger in Arlington. Simply drive up with your documents to be shredded, pop your trunk & we'll do the rest! Non-perishable food or monetary donations requested for AFAC.

Aging in place means staying in your own home as you get older instead of moving to assisted living, a nursing home or other type of long-term care facility. It's an appealing choice for seniors who want to maintain their current lifestyle and level of independence. Some seniors can age in place alone, while others may need some support, such as a visiting aide or live-in caregiver.

In this month’s blog, I am sharing with you some positive news about the real estate market. When it comes to understanding how the real estate market is performing, it's important to have well-researched information from legitimate sources. Here are some facts and expert projections to bear in mind on the real state of the current real estate market.

We are thrilled to announce we have again won multiple real estate industry awards from some of our favorite local and national publications including Washingtonian Best Real Estate Team, Arlington Magazine Top Producer, Real Trend's America's Best Real Estate Professionals, Virginia Living Top Real Estate All-Stars & Northern Virginia Magazine Top Producing Real Estate Team. What a year! We are, as always, grateful for our wonderful clients and the continued support of our business!

We have some exciting news to share with you. This time, we’re the ones making the move! We’re proud to announce we’ve joined the Arlington office of Century 21 New Millennium. While this won’t change much for you as our client, we feel this move will help us better serve you throughout any real estate transactions and beyond.

If you're looking for where to catch some fireworks this 4th of July, look no further! Here are some of our favorite spots to see firework displays around Northern Virginia. We hope you and your families have a fun, safe holiday!

For many people, buying their first home is a time of many different emotions. Exhilaration, pride and anxiety are just some of the feelings that the soon-to-be homeowner may have as they take on this major lifechanging event.

For new buyers, there is often one other emotion they may feel if their real estate agent has not prepared them ahead of time – sticker shock. Besides a mortgage, down payment and commissions, there are many other costs that are required as well as unexpected costs that may arise.

Moving can be stressful at any age but can be even more difficult as a senior. A lot of our clients are looking for more space for their growing families or perhaps their ‘forever home’, but many clients we help each year are doing the opposite. Making the decision to downsize your family home can be a really hard decision, whether you are moving in with family, into an assisted living community, or just into a smaller home it can be a big change that comes with a lot of emotion.

State of the 2023 Real Estate Market