The Kathy O’Neal Team

We are having an Open House this Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 1 to 3 PM at 4504 Gaston St - Chantilly, VA 20151. This is a very well maintained and spacious home with lots of desirable features. Here is a quick tour - https://www.tourfactory.com/2981515 We hope you can come by!

Today we pause to honor and express deepest gratitude to all the fallen men and women whose lives were lost in service to their nation. We are also mindful of the many veterans who are struggling with problems coming from their combat service. Please know we think about you, care about you, pray about you, and support all efforts to stand with you. God bless all of our military...past, present and future!

ONE "MUST DO" HOME SALE PREP ITEM. This one is easily overlooked, but so critically important for home sellers to get their best selling price. - https://www.kathyoneal.com/give-your-curb-appeal-a-boost-before-you-sell/

More home supply ahead? The supply of homes remains limited but the Chantilly and local area market is dynamic. There is some indication...even if modest...that supply may be moving in the right direction. It is early but here is a brief article that gives us pause to consider that we will eventually have a better balance between supply and demand. - https://www.kathyoneal.com/more-homes-coming-to-market/

One question I often get, with many variations, has to do with rising home prices. People wonder where it is going and what kinds of annual rates of home price increases will the next few years bring. No one knows of course, but we do keep an eye on what the analysts are saying, especially with regard to what the historical data tell us. Here is a short discussion that you may find useful. - https://www.kathyoneal.com/chantilly-area-housing-market-now-vs-then/

Here are a few thoughts and some data on how to approach mortgage interest rates as a home buyer. Hope you find this helpful! - https://www.kathyoneal.com/how-to-approach-rising-mortgage-rates-as-a-buyer/

Here is a very big "Thank you!" to all of our veterans. This is one day to honor you, but we believe you - and all our active military men and women - deserve our gratitude every day of the year. Thank you for serving!

Not just today, but everyday we are thankful for all who have served and are now serving the rest of us. You are honored and appreciated. We enjoy the irreplaceable blessing of freedom because of your dedication and virtue. Thank you so much!

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