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Tax Considerations When Buying and Selling Real Estate

Purchasing real estate—whether for your home or other personal use or as an investment—comes with many complex tax implications. From property taxes…
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F&M Bank Executive Vice President Takes the Helm as President of Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Timberville, VA -  F&M Bank Executive Vice President Takes the Helm as President of Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association -…
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Considering a 2-1 Buydown? Try an ARM Instead

  With the cost of homes up 10% since last year in Shenandoah County, and interest rates continuing to rise, many buyers are exploring options…
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Financing Modular and Manufactured Homes in VA

Driving through the countryside of Shenandoah Valley, you’ve probably passed many manufactured and modular homes without realizing that these homes were…
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Guide to VHDA Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying a home in Virginia is an exciting process that you have probably been looking forward to for years. If you are a first-time homebuyer, the process…
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Understanding and Navigating a Volatile Housing Market

Understanding and Navigating a Volatile Housing Market in Virginia

The current economic climate is a challenge for everyone, especially if you’ve been thinking about buying a new home. Housing market volatility in Virginia…
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Six Keys to More Successful Investing

A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful, and all investing…
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The Virginia Homebuyer’s Guide to New Construction

Are you having trouble finding a home for sale that checks all your boxes? If your timeline and budget are not terribly strict, then opting for new construction…
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Guide to Navigating a Competitive Housing Market in the Shenandoah Valley

Guide to Navigating a Competitive Housing Market in the Shenandoah Valley

While Virginia’s housing market has cooled a bit recently, market conditions are still strong with relatively low inventory and rising prices. A hot…
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