HomeBuyer Brokerage

10/16/2026

We can't promise you beautiful waterfalls in the backyard but we can help you find a home close to hiking & biking trails! Browse for homes close to the great outdoors 🍃
https://www.homebuyerbrokerage.com/browse

10/14/2026

Buying a home is one of the most exciting things you'll ever do, and knowing what you'll pay for and when makes the process less stressful. Before touring your first property, learn the true cost of buying a home.

Buying a home involves multiple expenses beyond the purchase price. Preparing for inspections, lender fees, settlement costs, and potential buyer brokerage commissions will ensure a smooth and informed home-buying process.

10/11/2026

☔️Rainy days are great days to tour houses☔️

10/08/2026

You don’t need a 20% down payment to buy a home🏡

10/07/2026

Most home buyers don't realize that the agent helping them may also be representing the seller. That's called dual agency, and it's why I've built my brokerage around one rule: we only work for the buyer. Ever. https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Buy-a-Home-Audiobook/B0GVZDJ9BY
My audiobook, How To Buy A Home: Make Your Dream a Reality, is now on Audible, and I narrate it myself. It covers how to prepare, what to watch for, and how to make sure the person across the table from you is actually on your side.
Cover illustration by Jennifer Smart

10/06/2026

Flood insurance: do you need it, or is it just an upsell?

On this episode of Listen Up Home Buyers!, we break down what every buyer should know before closing. Should you buy flood insurance? Do you actually need it? Is it required for your home purchase? The answers may surprise you, and they could save you thousands. Don't wait until you're at the closing table to find out.

What is flood insurance? What is the FEMA flood insurance program? How do I know if I need flood insurance? Jeff Jackson the Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate, leads flood insurance operations for the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA. He is the guest on thi...

10/01/2026

Interest rates went up today. They’re now at their highest point in three years, but don’t panic get educated! Talk to lenders see if you qualify for grants or programs that could help offset the cost of the interest rate hike reach out with any questions.

10/01/2026

The best home buying accessory isn't a cool pair of shoes. It's an exclusive buyer agent who is committed to your best interests. Learn what our clients know, exceptional service from your buyer agent is right here. Also, good walking shoes are a must for house tours. https://www.homebuyerbrokerage.com/for-buyers

09/30/2026

Some of my favorite messages come months after closing.
"The house feels like home now." or "My sister is thinking of buying." That's the real review. https://www.homebuyerbrokerage.com/reviews
But if you'd like to hear from a few people who've been through it, check the link above to our website.
Buying a home should feel supported, not stressful. That's what we're here for.

09/29/2026

Did you know there are real estate agents who only work for home buyers? Learn more about us!

HomeBuyer Brokerage represents home buyers only, never sellers, across Washington D.C., Maryland & Virginia. Exclusive buyer agents, loyal to you alone.